Abbey's Language Book Centre

Abbey's Language Book Centre Foreign Language Books & ESL. Students, teachers, travellers and migrants are welcomed to Australia's

We have language learning and teaching resources for over 100 languages so if you love languages come and say hi to our multilingual team! Whether you're looking for foreign films, learning a language or just need that latest Italian fiction we are here to help.

05/05/2026

She is us, we are her. 😅✨

Visit us at 131 York St for Australia’s largest range of foreign language books under one roof. Find learning resources as well as fiction and non-fiction books and ESL aids. Shop online at abbeys.com.au 🌏

29/04/2026

Esperanto is a language that was constructed in 1887 to foster peace and communication - something the world could use more of right now! ✌🏼🕊️

Shop Esperanto titles at Abbey’s Language Centre or online at abbeys.com.au 🌏

Do you think Esperanto is a relevant language to learn in 2026?

17/04/2026

Abbey’s Language Book Centre is turning 50 this year!

That’s 50 years as Sydney’s leading spot for language-learning and foreign-language fiction!

Follow us or drop by the store this year for offers, competitions and more. 📚💫💗

How many years have you been visiting LBC?

WIN FREE MOVIE DOUBLE PASSES!A PRIVATE LIFE • IN CINEMAS MAY 14 • Thanks to Transmission Films, we have 5 double passes ...
12/04/2026

WIN FREE MOVIE DOUBLE PASSES!
A PRIVATE LIFE • IN CINEMAS MAY 14 • Thanks to Transmission Films, we have 5 double passes to give away to A PRIVATE LIFE, a film directed by Rebecca Zlotowski and starring Jodie Foster, opening nationally in cinemas on May 14.
 
A Private Life is a frisky, feminine, film noir about psychoanalysis and many other things…
 
Renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner (Jodie Foster in a kinetic performance) is deeply troubled by the sudden death of one of her patients. Convinced that it was murder, she decides to investigate.
 
VIEW THE TRAILER FROM OUR WEBSITE PROMOTIONS PAGE.
 
HOW TO ENTER - FREE to enter!
 
LIKE our post, FOLLOW US and EMAIL your NAME and the title of a book from our CRIME ALLEY page (see the link below) to us by end of Thursday 16 April: [email protected]
Use A PRIVATE LIFE COMPETITION in your email subject line.
(PLEASE NOTE: This competition is only available to residents of Australia)

See the collection at abbeys.com.au

Abbey’s Language Book Centre at 131 York Street, Sydney or abbeys.com.au is an Aladdin’s cave for readers, famous for its range of fiction and nonfiction language books.

  

11/04/2026

IT'S COMING! AND IT'S GOING TO BE HUGE!

Global Book Crawl 2026 is upon us.

Put on your comfy walking shoes and join the Global Book Crawl 2026 in Sydney between Monday 20 - Sunday 26 April.

Plus, your chance to win the ultimate book lover’s prize – WIN a $750 voucher to spend on books.

Visit the Language Book Centre at abbeys.com.au for all the information.

abbeys.com.au

Abbey's Language Book Centre at 131 York Street, Sydney or abbeys.com.au is an Aladdin’s cave for readers, famous for its range of language books in fiction and non-fiction.

bookcrawl.australia

31/03/2026

The French guessing game continues. 🇫🇷

What do you think - are the French titles better than the English ones? Vote in the poll below 👇

24/03/2026

French book and film titles are.... interesting. 🇫🇷

Do you prefer watching films dubbed or with subtitles? Vote in the poll.

13/03/2026

Avez-vous terminé Alchemised et cherchez-vous votre prochain roman formidable de “dark romance”? 🇫🇷

Finished Alchemised and looking for your next great, dark romance?

The story of Asher and Ella by theblurredgirl, which has already captivated over 7 million readers on Wattpad is now available at Abbey’s Language Book Centre in its original language.

Tap to shop Captive by Sarah Rivens

13/03/2026

Avez-vous terminé Alchemised et cherchez-vous votre prochain roman formidable de “dark romance”?

🇫🇷

Finished Alchemised and looking for your next great, dark romance?

The story of Asher and Ella by theblurredgirl, which has already captivated over 7 million readers on Wattpad

Captive by Sarah Rivens is now available at the low price of $25.00 at Abbey’s Language Book Centre or online

11/03/2026

Language practice is language practice, honey. 🎓💅

Find German language fiction and non-fiction as well as dictionaries, teaching aids and merchandise like phrase cards and grammar wheels all at abbeys.com.au or in-store at 131 York Street, Sydney, across from the QVB.

Address

131 York Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+61292671397

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