DLI Learning Center Briefing

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Hours of Operation Monday–Thursday: 0700 to 2030

(Scheduled classes only from 0730 to 1430)

Friday: 0700 to 1830(Scheduled classes only from 0730 to 1230)

Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

DLI Learning Center

Family members may use the Learning Center if you are with them.

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Learning Center Resources

Speaking

Pronunciation

Listening

Reading

Writing

Grammar

Vocabulary

Idioms and Slang

Academic Research

Internet Research

Computer Skills

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Materials are available to help you with:

Learning Center Resources

Popular Learning Center Software

English Discoveries

Pronunciation Power

North American Idioms

TOEFL Practice

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English Discoveries

Highly interactive, multimedia CD-rom

Basic, intermediate, advanced, and executive levels

Combines listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary practice

Listening activities include radio and TV segments

Practice tests to evaluate progress

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Pronunciation Power

Teaches proper pronunciation of all 52 American English sounds

Videos show proper tongue and lip positions for each sound

Includes audio exercisesand drills

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North American Idioms

Practice with idioms and phrasal verbs in real-life situations

Interesting, interactive activities

Video dialogs offer cultural insights and listening practice

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TOEFL Practice Tests

– Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test– Super Success for TOEFL

Advanced listening, reading, grammar, and writing practice

Exercises and practice tests

Answer keys explaining correct and incorrect answers

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Other Software Programs

Grammar Mastery(printable rules, 3 grammar skill levels and exercises)

World’s Greatest Speeches(reading, listening, and vocabulary practice for advanced students of English)

How Your Body Works(reading, listening, and vocabulary practice for health care professionals)

COMM1 Radio Simulator(radio communication training for pilots; both IFR and VFR versions are available)

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Computer Skills Resources

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Typing / keyboarding skills

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Materials to help you with:

SET Course Materials

Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI)

Supports some Specialized English modules

Reinforces key language objectives presented in the classroom

Ask Learning Center staff or academic instructors for additional information

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Learning Center Staff

Learning Center has qualified English language instructors and computer technicians

See a staff member if you have questions or encounter software issues

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Learning Center Policies

Turn off or silence cell phone before entering

Sign in each time at the front desk

Access personal e-mail at lunch from 1130-1330 or after class (20-minute time limit per student)

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Learning Center Policies

When using resources, turn in your student ID card in exchange for the material. Materials cannot be taken from the Learning Center.

External storage devices such as flash drives and CDs may not be used on Learning Center computers.

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