Speech/Esl Lab Materials
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ESL LAB MATERIALS
The following is a list of language lab materials available in the Speech/ESL lab (Room 8-165, VC). Most materials are audiomaterials accessible through the CAN 8 computer system. These materials are accompanied by books available in the language lab. If the program is on CD-ROM or video, it is noted below. Most CD-ROM and videos are not accompanied by books.
Conversation management
Ellis (CD-ROM) exercises focusing on listening comprehension, functional/notional skills, conversation practice, and pronunciation
Exercises in English reading and conversational exercises with grammar focus Conversation, Book 1 and 2
Fluent American English comparison of conversational styles across cultures, exercises to (video) practice American English conversational style
Functions of American common functions/notions English
Putting It Together conversation management
Small Talk rhythmic chants to practice pronunciation and common conversational phrases
Pronunciation
Accurate English phonetic alphabet, vowels, stress, rhythm, consonants, endings, intonation
Building Pronunciation vowels, consonants, stress, rhythm, intonation Power (CAN 8 software)
Ellis (CD-ROM) exercises focusing on listening comprehension, functional/notional skills, conversation practice, and pronunciation
Improving Spoken English stress, rhythm, intonation, vowels
Intensive Consonant consonants Pronunciation Practice Jazz Chants rhythmic chants to practice pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation For lip movement, tongue position, jaw movement, consonants, Success (video) vowels, word stress, sentence stress, emphasis, thought groups, intonation, linking
Sound Advantage syllables, vowels, consonants, linking, consonant replacements, reductions*, rhythm, stress, intonation, endings, consonant clusters, contractions*
*= Reductions and contractions are conversational short versions of words and phrases; e.g., gonna for going to (reduction) and I’m for I am (contraction).
Speaking Clearly voice and diction for nonnative and native speakers, including phonetic alphabet, consonants, vowels, dialects, voice production, vocal expressiveness
Grammatical Accuracy
Accelerated English exercises on listening comprehension and grammar I, II, III (CD-ROM)
Grammar Through stories that illustrate grammar points Stories
Grammarchants rhythmic chants to practice pronunciation and grammar
Exercises in English reading and conversational exercises with grammar focus Conversation, Book 1 and 2
Vocabulary Development
Catching On to American using idioms in conversation Idioms
101 American English idioms (introduced with visuals) Idioms
101 American English proverbs (introduced with visuals) Proverbs Vocal Expressiveness
Small Talk rhythmic chants to practice pronunciation and common conversational phrases
Grammarchants rhythmic chants to practice pronunciation and grammar
Jazz Chants rhythmic chants to practice pronunciation and grammar
Leading and Participating in Discussions
Ellis (CD-ROM) exercises focusing on listening comprehension, functional/notional skills, conversation practice, and pronunciation
Public Speaking
Between One and Many public speaking techniques (video)
Listening/Lecture Comprehension
Accelerated English exercises on listening comprehension and grammar I, II, III (CD-ROM)
Ellis (CD-ROM) exercises focusing on listening comprehension, functional/notional skills, conversation practice, and pronunciation
Improving Aural exercises to improve general listening comprehension Comprehension
Selected Topics exercises on how to listen to lectures effectively (intermediate)
Contemporary Topics exercises on how to listen to lectures effectively (advanced) Business-Related Communication Skills
Biz Talk 1 business slang and jargon
Business Management business communication skills focusing on finance, marketing, English Series personnel, production and operations
Let’s Talk Business listening practice on various topics (include business protocol, management, stock market, business and environment, and global economics)
For more information and to set up a tour, visit the lab in Room 8-165 or call (646) 312-3746.