New ESL Easy Read ebook: Australian History
A Lady’s Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 is an engaging and fascinating book, and was a best-seller in its day. Ellen Clacy was only 21 when she and her brother travelled from England to the goldfields of Victoria, to seek their fortunes – and this is the story of their travels, complete with tales of being … Continue reading
The Language Centre is going online
Again, you’ll know this if you’re on their mailing list, but the Language Centre premises in Leederville have been sold. This means that from 23 June, The Language Centre will no longer have a physical presence, but will be entirely online (or by phone/email) – still with the same level of experienced support from Annie Folk, however. It’s a tough time … Continue reading
FLB Bookery on the move
If you’re on their mailing list, you’ll know this, but the city showroom of FLB Bookery moved to the original Bookery premises at 9-11 Victoria Street, Fitzroy, at the end of last year. All the best to them there! (It was fun to finally meet Jacob Miceli at the NEAS conference, too.)
Thoughts from an ESL Bookseller: Annie Folk
Annie Folk has run the Language Centre Bookshop in Perth since 1982. I had the chance to chat to her what got her started and what keeps her going. [QUICK ALERT: If you’re simply wanting to contact Annie, her phone number is 0407 386 453. This is not her site – click on the link above to reach her.] So … Continue reading
The Book Next Door
English language learning materials for adult and young adult learners living in Australia.
