| CAT. |
SOFTWARE |
DESCRIPTIONS |
CALL NO. / MODE |
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| Business |
English for Business |
Develops communication skills in authentic situations. Includes video. |
HD9397 G7 E5 1996 |
| Business Writing |
For advanced level students who need to write business letters, emails and reports. The program is in ten units, each of which can be completed in under an hour. |
Online
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| Movielearn: The Apprentice |
The popular TV programme uses American English with language help, tips and guidelines |
HF5386 A733 2005 |
| Grammar |
Focus on Grammar |
Practical and useful exercises which also explain grammar points. |
PE1128 M3547 1996 |
| Pronunciation |
Pronunciation and Speech Tutor |
Specially for Chinese speakers to improve pronunciation using IPA framework |
Run on Computers 101 - 106 |
| Sky Pronunciation Express |
An introduction to the basic sounds of English with video of mouth shapes for each sound. |
Run on Computers 101 - 106 |
| Test Preparation |
Road to IELTS |
Covers all 4 skills tests, useful tips, with practice exercises and language examples. |
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| Barron’s TOEFL iBT 2007 |
Preparation material for TOEFL iBT with 7 practice tests. Exercises include the internet interface. |
PE1128 S545 2006 |
| Barron’s GRE 2008 |
Exercises and model test in the Computer Adaptive Model. |
LB2367.4 C73 2008 |
| Vocabulary |
Word Hacker |
Contains word lists (GRE, TOEFL etc) with meanings, and pronunciation help |
Run On Computers 101 - 106 |
| Oral/ Listening |
Small Talk 1-3 |
Develops listening and speaking skills in conversational English. Listen, record and check key-phrases. |
PE1112.7 S54 1994 |
| Connected Speech |
Overview of the features of natural British English plus vocabulary development and pronunciation feedback |
Run on Computers 101 - 106 |
| Telephoning in English |
General English improvement using listening, grammar, vocabulary and speaking exercises. |
PE1128.3 T456 |
| Reading |
Power Reading |
Reading activities to increase your reading speed and level of comprehension. |
Run on Computers 102,105,106 |
| Read Up – Speed Up |
Practice reading English texts in a variety of formats: change the speed of reading time and test comprehension |
Run on Computers 101 - 106 |
| Reactions! |
A brand new integrated skills course with a focus on reading. Reactions! includes 50 units, and tackles reading and vocabulary subskills, with each unit leading on to speaking and project work. Effective, and lots of fun! |
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| General Skills |
Issues in English |
Practise listening, writing and reading skills and be exposed to a range of native English accents. |
PE1112.3 K38 1998 |
| Voicebooks |
Listening and reading practice, along with a focus on grammar and vocabulary. |
PE1112.7 V633 2003 |
| Study Skills Success |
General English self-learning course. Also useful language development for the IELTS test. |
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