Physical Resources and Borrowing
In the Language Lab, a large selection of self-study materials, for approximately 50 languages, can be found. For languages taught at the University of Fribourg (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Romansh, Russian, Swiss German), as well as Arabic and Chinese, there is a particularly extensive and up-to-date collection.
Consultation and borrowing
All materials can be consulted in both Language Lab rooms. The permanent resources can also be borrowed at the circulation desk in room Moléson (2.16), with the exception of games, which are foreseen for use on-site or in language classes. Borrowing requires creating a special user account for the Language Lab.
Permanent resources in the catalogue of the Language Lab
The catalogue of the Language Lab includes self-study books, preparation materials for language certificates, dictionaries, easy readings, comic books and language-learning games. By means of the catalogue you are able to search specifically for appropriate resources.
Recent acquisitions
Printed newspapers and magazines
The Language Lab offers a selection of newspapers and magazines. Keep up with the latest news and stay informed every day. You can also practise and improve your language skills in a targeted way with the language-learning magazines published by ZEIT SPRACHEN.
Newspapers and magazines cannot be borrowed. Feel free to visit the Language Lab and explore the different publications in our cozy reading corner.
pressreader, a digital platform, also provides access to thousands of digital newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries and in nearly 60 languages.
Catalogue of the Cantonal and University Library (BCU/KUB)
In the BCU/KUB catalogue, you can search for different learning methods, e.g. for learning additional languages, expanding your existing learning methods, or finding resources that have already been borrowed from the Language Lab.
You will also find a wide selction of regional and international newspapers and magazines at the Café La Parenthèse.