Coronavirus free services

swingking · 20-03-2020 6:27pm #1

For the coronavirus pandemic I have heard of companies creating free access to their resources.

For instance.

Free audio books for kids on audible

https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Does anyone know of other resources?

sok2005 · 20-03-2020 7:20pm

CJ Fallon are allowing all to access to their library of school books in light of Covid-19 outbreak.

Go to my.cjfallon.ie, click Student Resources, filter title and make sure online book is selected.

sok2005 · 20-03-2020 7:23pm

Twinkl are offering a one month free premium membership. They have an abundance of resources to keep kids busy during this time.

Step 1: Go to www.twinkl.ie/offer

Step 2: Enter the code CVDTWINKLHELPS

Electric Nitwit · 20-03-2020 7:28pm

From the film forum...

Space Dog wrote: »

Not sure if this should be in Bargain Alerts, but horror film streaming service Shudder is offering a 30-day free trial (it's normally only 7 days), promo code is SHUTIN:

https://www.slashfilm.com/streaming-services-discounts-coronavirus-quarantine/

TallGlass2 · 20-03-2020 7:52pm

sok2005 wrote: »

CJ Fallon are allowing all to access to their library of school books in light of Covid-19 outbreak.

Go to my.cjfallon.ie, click Student Resources, filter title and make sure online book is selected.

EDCO seem to be doing similar.

MAJJ · 20-03-2020 8:33pm

Thanks a lot folks , really helpful

rmongey · 20-03-2020 8:52pm

www.folensonline.ie

Register as Teacher, enter details and use Roll Number: Sec20

thenightman · 20-03-2020 9:05pm

Scribd, the reading subscription service with access to over 1 million ebooks newspapers and magazines has offered completely free access for a month. You don't have to put in credit card info even.

https://www.scribd.com/readfree?campaign=SkimbitLtd&ad_group=33330X911647Xd71be3655d12ce9a1a78c57a60702683&keyword=660149026&source=hp_affiliate&medium=affiliate

Buttros · 20-03-2020 9:22pm

https://www.nflgamepass.com/en

For any NFL fans. Game pass has been made free. Access to all their archives. Excellent collection of documentaries

lucalux · 20-03-2020 10:22pm

DownDog yoga and fitness apps free until 1st April, in the app stores

Due to the current outbreak, many people are avoiding gathering in large groups, including at yoga studios and other fitness spaces. We believe that stressful times like these are precisely when people need wellness practices the most, and we are committed to doing our part to help out.

So that anyone who wants to practice at home can do so, we are making all of our apps - Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout - completely free until April 1st.

In response to the many school closures taking place, we are also offering free access until July 1st for all students and teachers (K-12 and college). To access the free school membership, please register your school's domain by visiting downdogapp.com/schools.

We hope that everyone will stay healthy and safe in these uncertain times.

With love,
The Down Dog Team

https://www.downdogapp.com/

Monkeynut · 20-03-2020 11:36pm

Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities.

And it really works!

Children love the games, songs, golden eggs and other rewards which, along with feeling proud of their reading, really motivate children to keep exploring and learning.

It's easy to start your free 30 days’ access:
1. Log into your family dashboard here
2. Click on 'My Account' in the top menu and select 'Redeem Promo Code'
3. Enter the code EDM900UK in the box and click 'Redeem'
4. Select your child.

Wayne Jarvis · 21-03-2020 9:22am

These are nerdy ones!
The Guggenheim Museum just released more than 200 books about modern art. You can read them online or download them in PDF or ePub formats, free
of charge at the Internet Archive.

https://archive.org/details/guggenheimmuseum

Learn about and design your own theme park
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box?CMP=ILC-DPFY19Q4wo0808190814190031F

Gerard93 · 21-03-2020 9:26am

Thanks for all the Links !

jkbah · 22-03-2020 9:35am

"HomeSchoolPiano is giving free access to anyone who is interested in learning the piano at home.

There is no charge for this free membership and you will be given full access to HomeSchoolPiano Level 1 which takes most students 6 months to a year to complete."
https://homeschoolpiano.com/give-back/

jkbah · 22-03-2020 9:36am

You can get 3 months free Fender play guitar lessons at the moment. Limited to the first 100000 web signups so get on there quick !
https://try.fender.com/play/playthrough/

xckjoo · 22-03-2020 1:28pm

jkbah wrote: »

You can get 3 months free Fender play guitar lessons at the moment. Limited to the first 100000 web signups so get on there quick !
https://try.fender.com/play/playthrough/

Tried this but keeps just bringing me to a page that asks for a code to redeem. Are they all gone or is it just some browser issue?

uck51js9zml2yt · 22-03-2020 1:58pm

xckjoo wrote: »

Tried this but keeps just bringing me to a page that asks for a code to redeem. Are they all gone or is it just some browser issue?

I got the same

finno · 22-03-2020 2:06pm

xckjoo wrote: »

Tried this but keeps just bringing me to a page that asks for a code to redeem. Are they all gone or is it just some browser issue?

just worked for me, When i clicked the link for the page there was a code at the top of the page

Pique · 22-03-2020 2:23pm

EdPlus have a free sub at the mo.

https://edplus.app/how-to-get-a-free-subscription/

Veldt · 22-03-2020 2:44pm

librariesireland.ie have made many of their services available for free during coronavirus.

You can join the library online and get eBooks, audiobooks, online magazines and newspapers or even take language and other courses for free straight away.

All the information is available at the following link

https://www.librariesireland.ie/news/online-services-during-coronavirus

Veldt · 22-03-2020 2:55pm

Headspace app - Weathering The Storm

For the next few months there will be a free section in the app called Weathering the storm available to everyone.

It includes meditation, sleep, and movement exercises.

https://www.headspace.com/covid-19

Veldt · 22-03-2020 3:06pm

Free online piano lessons with HomeSchoolPiano until September

There is no charge for this free membership and you will be given full access to HomeSchoolPiano Level 1 which takes most students 6 months to a year to complete.

https://homeschoolpiano.com/give-back/

muffler · 22-03-2020 4:15pm

There's a huge amount of free and trial things for kids and adults here courtesy of HUKD

Upforthematch · 22-03-2020 4:29pm

Free boxsets and extra content uploaded to the RTE Player

-Frasier
-ER
-Pure Mule

And my favourite, Bachelors Walk - the best RTE series!

jkbah · 22-03-2020 4:53pm

xckjoo wrote: »

Tried this but keeps just bringing me to a page that asks for a code to redeem. Are they all gone or is it just some browser issue?

You need to have pop up blocker disabled to get code. Try that maybe. Otherwise I'm stumped

Pique · 22-03-2020 5:18pm

http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses

sean29 · 22-03-2020 6:10pm

The NBA On Demand. Free for 30 Days
On demand access to all NBA League Pass content, with no credit card required.

https://watch.nba.com/packages

Seve OB · 22-03-2020 6:10pm

xckjoo wrote: »

Tried this but keeps just bringing me to a page that asks for a code to redeem. Are they all gone or is it just some browser issue?

Worked for me.
When you click the link it gives banner across the top with the code

mickzer · 22-03-2020 8:08pm

xckjoo wrote: »

Tried this but keeps just bringing me to a page that asks for a code to redeem. Are they all gone or is it just some browser issue?

I just tried it there and got a code:LR2DP083525
Feel free to use it.

RedXIV · 23-03-2020 12:00am

Unity's Premium learning portal is now free for 3 months, https://learn.unity.com/

Just set up a profile and go for it. Haven't used it myself before but got very good reviews from a friend of mine

redman · 23-03-2020 12:22am

RBDigital app for all the free magazines you want thanks to the Irish library service (touched on earlier but not specifically called out)

It is awesome, save a fortune in weekly and monthly mags

Wayne Jarvis · 23-03-2020 9:53am

30 days free access to the archive of the Berlin Phliharmonic with the code BERLINPHIL
You have to register to get it and have to sign up by March 31st to avail of the offer.
https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/en/titelgeschichten/20192020/digital-concert-hall/

Muahahaha · 23-03-2020 1:27pm

Monkeynut wrote: »

1. Log into your family dashboard here
2. Click on 'My Account' in the top menu and select 'Redeem Promo Code'
3. Enter the code EDM900UK in the box and click 'Redeem'
4. Select your child.

Sounds like some sort of dubious adoption service :pac:

Hermy · 23-03-2020 1:29pm

Upforthematch wrote: »

And my favourite, Bachelors Walk - the best RTE series!

Agreed - but I hope the original music is intact.

_Whimsical_ · 23-03-2020 3:04pm

Veldt wrote: »

librariesireland.ie have made many of their services available for free during coronavirus.

You can join the library online and get eBooks, audiobooks, online magazines and newspapers or even take language and other courses for free straight away.

All the information is available at the following link

https://www.librariesireland.ie/news/online-services-during-coronavirus

Anyone successfully done this?
I get "Sorry, cannot locate your record" when I try.

SuperS54 · 23-03-2020 3:28pm

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Anyone successfully done this?
I get "Sorry, cannot locate your record" when I try.

Worked fine for me. Did you create an account first?

_Whimsical_ · 23-03-2020 4:18pm

SuperS54 wrote: »

Worked fine for me. Did you create an account first?

Got it working, thank you

maudgonner · 23-03-2020 5:45pm

Free access for 3 months to language courses on Rosetta Stone (via HUKD):

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/rosetta-stone-online-language-courses-for-3-months-for-free-24-languages-free-at-rosetta-stone-3426288

edison · 23-03-2020 6:40pm

nowtv.com/ie/wfh
3 months of NowTV kids for free, first 10,000 customers, expires March 29th

Seve OB · 23-03-2020 6:48pm

edison wrote: »

nowtv.com/ie/wfh
3 months of NowTV kids for free, first 10,000 customers, expires March 29th

cheers
this might be a daft question, i don't have a smart tv but can i get an app for;
fire stick
playstation 3
iPad

flazio · 23-03-2020 6:58pm

Seve OB wrote: »

cheers
this might be a daft question, i don't have a smart tv but can i get an app for;
fire stick
playstation 3
iPad

Ipad almost certainly. There's an android app. PS3, well, there's a PS4 app so I'd imagine one was set up for the older console.

Seve OB · 23-03-2020 7:04pm

flazio wrote: »

Ipad almost certainly. There's an android app. PS3, well, there's a PS4 app so I'd imagine one was set up for the older console.

thanks
got it up on the iPad, will keep them quiet for a while

if i cancel now does anybody know if it knocks off straight away or will it stay active till the trial period runs out?

i don't want to forget to cancel and end up being charged!

Kenjataimu · 23-03-2020 8:57pm

Amazon have unlocked batches of kids shows for all Amazon customers.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/storefront/?merchId=freeforall

Disclaimer: I have a UK prime account rather than an Irish one, so if anyone wants to check that for me.

Amazon's Audible also have some free kids audio books

https://stories.audible.com/discovery

craggy2 · 23-03-2020 9:42pm

3 month kids pass free on now TV. U must cancel. After the 3 months or pay 7e per month https://www.spin1038.com/movies-and-tv/now-tv-announce-theyre-giving-away-free-3-month-kids-passes-remainder-march-987453?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=web

Wayne Jarvis · 23-03-2020 10:05pm

Seve OB wrote: »

thanks
got it up on the iPad, will keep them quiet for a while

if i cancel now does anybody know if it knocks off straight away or will it stay active till the trial period runs out?

i don't want to forget to cancel and end up being charged!

Once you're signed up you can cancel immediately so you don't get charged, you'll still have it for the three months. They will probably email you a week or two before the three months is up offering you a reduced deal to stay.

Wayne Jarvis · 23-03-2020 10:10pm

Independent music magazine The Wire have opened there archives for one week, no need to sign up or register. Every single issue is available to read here https://ocean.exacteditions.com/magazines/493/issues/

Citesandmemory is a website all about sound and they have listed many free things for musicians, audiophiles and music fans to do online. There are some very interesting looking things here for nerds like meself. https://citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sound-resources/

byte · 23-03-2020 11:13pm

xckjoo wrote: »

Tried this but keeps just bringing me to a page that asks for a code to redeem. Are they all gone or is it just some browser issue?

I had the same problem, but also went ahead and registered which was a mistake! Because, then when you go back to the initial page and click Get Code, it just brings you to the page to enter code and Zip/Postcode.

I got around it by, when on the initial page, right click the link to get code, and open in an incognito window. You'll get the code to copy there

Seve OB · 24-03-2020 2:31am

flazio wrote: »

Ipad almost certainly. There's an android app. PS3, well, there's a PS4 app so I'd imagine one was set up for the older console.

iPad sorted.
fire stick not a runner
ps3 not a runner

Seve OB · 24-03-2020 2:32am

Guy Person wrote: »

Once you're signed up you can cancel immediately so you don't get charged, you'll still have it for the three months. They will probably email you a week or two before the three months is up offering you a reduced deal to stay.

went through cancellation and it told me at the end i would be cut off on 23 april
think you might need to wait till after 23 may to cancel to get the full 3 months value

luketitz · 24-03-2020 12:33pm

Amazon today canceled the subscription of books and audio stories for children and students of all ages as long as schools are closed, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.

All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet using the following link https://stories.audible.com/start-listen.

evolveDD · 24-03-2020 7:14pm

luketitz wrote: »

Amazon today canceled the subscription of books and audio stories for children and students of all ages as long as schools are closed, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.

All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet using the following link https://stories.audible.com/start-listen.

that's a cool share. any idea on how long it'll last? thanks!

Coronavirus free services

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