Computer Assisted Learning

English

Computer Assisted Learning in LC 105 - Software

No computer experience necessary. No appointment necessary. Just come in and our staff will load the software and show you how to use it to improve your English skills.

GENERAL INTEREST

AMERICAN HERITAGE TALKING DICTIONARY & CULTURAL THESAURUS --a dictionary that provides definitions and also pronounces words

COMPTON'S INTERACTIVE ENCYCLOPEDIA -- includes articles, maps, videos

LONGMAN'S INTERACTIVE DICTIONARY -- definitions, grammar explanations & exercises, videos, authentic pronunciations

THE NEWBURY HOUSE DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN ENGLISH - activity guide, simple and relevant sample sentences, business and computer terms, cultural and grammatical information. 40,000 words pronounced. 2000 color photos and drawings

GRAMMAR

AZAR INTERACTIVE --a multimedia grammar experience. Includes three levels + charts

ELLIS -- English language learning and instruction system, includes pronunciation, vocabulary forms, culture, communication skills, structure & lessons on a variety of useful topics

ENGLISH TUTOR--practice with grammar & sentence structure

PRONUNCIATION AND ESL

AMERICAN ACCENTS--includes vowel and consonant exercises complete with tongue and jaw positions. Allows students to listen, record and compare their speech to proper sounds.

DYNAMIC ENGLISH--four level introductory course emphasizes listening, vocabulary and basic grammar structure. Features numerous support exercises.

ELLIS -- English language learning and instruction system, includes pronunciation, vocabulary forms, culture, communication skills, structure & lessons on a variety of useful topics

ENGLISH DISCOVERIES--multi-media program offering students a chance to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills

ENGLISH TUTOR--dialogues (speak and record)

PRONUNCIATION IN AMERICAN ENGLISH--program offering students a chance to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

QUICK ENGLISH--interactive, video based multi-media includes vignette, text of dialogue, in-depth grammar, cultural highlights, and vocabulary

ROSETTA STONE--basic lessons in listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence structure

SPEECHWORKS--accent reduction; practice building listening skills; language specific

READING COMPREHENSION

ADD READING SKILLS--automatically increases or decreases the level of difficulty depending on the student's response to comprehension questions

THE BEST LITERATURE WORKBOOK EVER--a collection of British and American literature with discussion, questions, and activities to improve comprehension

SPELLING

SPELL IT!--spelling skills game

VOCABULARY

WORD ATTACK 3--a vocabulary building game

WRITING

WRITER'S RESOURCES--intended for all levels of developing writers. Covers basic grammar skills, the construction of sentences, paragraphs, and essays and traditional rhetorical patterns

WRITING STYLE DEMONS--helps students recognize and correct common problems

TYPING

MAVIS BEACON TEACHES TYPING--diagnostics, lessons, games and evaluations. Get your typing/keyboarding skills up to speed.

Resources: The materials listed on this page will provide English as a second language students with practice in English pronunciation. Consider any of the following materials located in LC105. Additionally, be sure to check the software on the computers in LC105, such as software aimed at English pronunciation improvement.