Student Learning Center (SLC)
The SLC is in room 209 which is full of computers, people and CESL staff. If you want to practice English, it is a great spot. Talk with friends, play board games and check out the wonderful English programs on the computers. They are completely free and will help you improve in many ways.
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The SLC has computer programs that you cannot use if you are at home. They are only available in the computer lab at CESL and the SLC. Check out the programs available! Here is a list of what you can use:
EIC2 & EIC3 - English In Common: This is a textbook that you can access completely on the computer. Since it is a whole book, there are many exercises for listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Inside Reading 4 Like the EIC book, this is a fully computer accessible book; however, this textbook focuses on reading. There are passages with comprehension questions and new vocabulary. The level is advanced so you may not want to use this unless you are a higher level.
Idioms This program helps you learn English idioms. We all know that idioms can be very hard to remember and even harder to understand. Use this program is you want to improve your advanced English skills.
Longman iBT This program is a practice TOEFL exam. It has every section including the written and oral sections. The written section and the oral section are not graded but they still allow you to practice and think about what you might say. It also includes a timer for all of the sections. This is a great resource for those who are planning to take the TOEFL.
Longman iBT Prep 2.0 This is just like the other TOEFL prep program but it includes different questions. This way, you can practice two different TOEFL tests at the same computer!
NGL Picture Dictionary This beautiful picture dictionary includes definitions for many words that you can choose from on the left of the screen. National Geographic (NGL) is know for its beautiful pictures. So not only will you learn more vocabulary but you will see beautiful photos as well!
Lecture Ready 2 Like the EIC book, this is a fully computer accessible book, but his book focuses on Oral Communications. It is full of great prompts and practice to improve your speaking and listening skills.
Pathways 1 Like EIC and Lecture Ready, this is a textbook that is completely computer accessible. Also, this is a National Geographic Learning book. It includes pictures, listening activities, comprehension activities, videos and so much more. Play around with it and see what you can find! FOR LEVELS 2 and 3
Pathways 2 Like EIC and Lecture Ready, this is a textbook that is completely computer accessible. Also, this is a National Geographic Learning book. It includes pictures, listening activities, comprehension activities, videos and so much more. Play around with it and see what you can find! FOR LEVELS 4 and 5
Pathways 3 Like EIC and Lecture Ready, this is a textbook that is completely computer accessible. Also, this is a National Geographic Learning book. It includes pictures, listening activities, comprehension activities, videos and so much more. Play around with it and see what you can find! FOR LEVELS 5, 6 and 7
Pathways Foundations Like EIC and Lecture Ready, this is a textbook that is completely computer accessible. Also, this is a National Geographic Learning book. It includes pictures, listening activities, comprehension activities, videos and so much more. Play around with it and see what you can find!
Pronunciation Power 2 This program helps you with your pronunciation. There are many sounds you can practice. For each sound, there are many words that you say out loud and the computer will tell you how well you pronounced the sound. Make sure you have headphones that also have a microphone or you will not be able to use this program. This can also be helpful for TOEFL test taking skills for the spoken section.
Spelling Fusion Is spelling hard for you? Don't worry, it's hard for most people; however, by using this program you can improve! They have spelling quizzes for all different subjects: animals, numbers, school, and many more. Using this program will really improve your spelling.
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