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.

10/09/2026

🎉GET YOUR $10 BUNDLE AT ABBEY’S

🎂To celebrate Abbey’s Language Book Centre’s 50th birthday, we’re offering a birthday bundle available for one day only - Thursday 18 September.

đź“šEach $10 bundle includes:

A Language Book Centre tote (RRP $9.95)
A $5 voucher to use in-store
A token for 10% off any in-store purchase
A slice of cake (while it lasts...)

🗓️Drop by on Thursday 18 September to get your bundle.

04/09/2026

🌏 And so the story continues...

📚Abbey’s Language Book Centre’s mission is not just to connect language learners with resources to support them, but to open doors to new worlds, and to inspire a love of languages and learning. You never know - in the process, you might just fall in love with the world.

đź“ŤVisit us at 131 York Street in Sydney, give us a call or go to abbeys.com.au to discover our range.

🎟️WIN 1 OF 4 TICKETS TO THE ST. Ali ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL 📚To enter: Sign up to our mailing list by emailing language@ab...
03/09/2026

🎟️WIN 1 OF 4 TICKETS TO THE ST. Ali ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL

đź“šTo enter:
Sign up to our mailing list by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “Italian Film Festival”.

Please note our staff will also add you to our rewards program, so that next time you shop with us you can start earning points!

Competition closes 10/09/2026 at 11:59pm

🇮🇹The 2026 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival, is the largest festival of Italian cinema in the world. Showcasing an incredible selection of new Italian cinema celebrating the country’s language, stories, and culture, the festival includes works from contemporary Italian auteurs, documentaries, comedies, a retrospective focus on iconic Italian actor Anna Magnani, two very special guests and the premiere of a new Australian Italian co production. The festival is screening nationally at Palace Cinemas, Palace Nova, Luna Cinemasand Cinema Nova from 16 September.

📚Abbey’s Bookshop is Sydney’s premier destination for foreign language books and language learning resources. We stock an extensive range of textbooks, dictionaries, grammar guides, DVDs, ESL aids, and teacing aids, as well as flashcards and trivia playing cards.

đź“ŤGet lost in the stacks at 131 York St, just across from the QVB in Sydney, or online at abbeys.com.au

📚Abbey’s Language Book Centre is celebrating 50 years! Take a walk down memory lane with some memories and words our lov...
02/09/2026

📚Abbey’s Language Book Centre is celebrating 50 years! Take a walk down memory lane with some memories and words our lovely customers have shared.

🌏Today we are Australia’s largest language bookshop with a wide range of fiction and non-fiction in a foreign language, textbooks, grammar guides, dictionaries, DVDs and other language learning resources.

🎉Here’s to another 50 years! Find us at 131 York Street in Sydney’s CBD, or online at abbeys.com.au

27/08/2026

🎉Abbey’s Language Book Centre is celebrating 50 years as your premier destination for language learning resources and foreign language books. We are a community hub in the heart of Sydney and are life-long language learners.

📚Today, Abbey’s Language Book Centre is home to over 100 languages. Swedish to Spanish, Mandarin to Malay. We’ve helped students, travelers, professionals and dreamers find the books that opened doors to new worlds.

đź“ŤVisit us online at abbeys.com.au or come and speak to our booksellers in-store. They are language learners too!

👇🏼Know someone learning a language? Tag them in the comments.

Stay tuned for part 2!

21/08/2026

📀Bet you didn’t know we have DVD’s!

🎬Find Hollywood blockbusters, niche indie, and foreign films in-store, or ask our friendly staff to order them in for you (Celaeste puts her Dance Mom persona down to interact with customers. Directors however....)

📍Abbey’s Language Centre is located at 131 York Street in the heart of Sydney CBD. We are your purveyors of foreign language fiction, non-fiction, childrens books, language learning resources, textbooks, ESL aids, including everything you need to get your grammar and vocab up to scratch. And of course, DVDs.

📚Our staff can help match you with books that would be suitable for your learning level, whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned speaker looking for the next challenge.

DVD’s mentioned:

Ponyo
Kangaroos: Faces in the mob
The Holdovers
Mickey 17
Pan’s Labyrinth
The Phoenician Scheme

What is your favourite film? Let us know in the comments!

20/08/2026

🇫🇷Chat in French over some craft! Causer en français en travaillant avec vos mains!

🗓️Monday 31 August, 2026
⏰5pm till 7pm
đź“ŤRegister at the link in bio
đź’µ$7 registration fee covers tea & biscuits
🧶BYO craft
🗣️All French proficiency levels welcome

Are you a crafter looking for a group with a difference? Are you a French learner looking for speaking practice but feel awkward just…talking? Come and join us for few hours of crafting, tea and biscuits. All levels are welcome but space is limited, so book your spot now. You bring the craft and we provide the tea and biscuits!

Aimez-vous travailler avec vos mains? Souhaitez-vous pratiquer votre langue maternelle ou acquise, mais ça gêne un peu de causer sans but? Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée de travaux manuels, du thé et de biscuits. Les francophones de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus, mais les places sont limitées…alors reservez-en une tout de suite. Vous apportez vos travaux et nous fournissons le thé et les biscuits!

14/08/2026

⏰ This is How You Learn Spanish in 15 minutes

No apps, no distractions, just - flashcards.

Use them over breakfast, if you’re a language teacher give them to your class, they’re perfect for kids, they’re perfect for beginners. 🔥

Shop now at abbeys.com.au or in-store.

🇪🇸 Sabías que se puede empezar a aprender un idioma en menos de 15 minutos?
Sin applicaciones, sin distracciones, con flashcards!
Ăšsalas mientras desayunas.
Eres un profe? Muéstraselas a tu clase.
Son más que perfectas para estudiantes - hasta un niño las podría usar.
CĂłmprenlas en lĂ­nea en abbeys.com.au, o vengan a ver a nuestro equipo de rockstar en persona al Centro de Libros de Lenguas Extranjeras.

📍Abbey’s Language Centre is Australia’s largest language bookseller, and a cosy nook in the heart of Sydney CBD. Discover a range of foreign language fiction and non-fiction, children’s books, language learning resources, dvds, and ESL learning aids. Visit us at 131 York St or at abbeys.com.au

19/07/2026

🇪🇸 We’re celebrating the World Cup 2026 winner with 15% off all Spanish items at Abbey’s Language Book Centre.

⏰ Runs until the 26 July 2026 (inclusive).
In-store items only.

đź“Ť Shop in-store at 131 York St, Sydney, or online at abbeys.com.au

At Abbey’s Language Book Centre we are celebrating our 50th year as Sydney’s premier destination for foreign language books, dvds, and language learning resources.

Visit us in-store for personalised book recommendations and follow for more sales, promotions, and giveaway!

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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