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Welcome! The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) provides coaching, training and resources for students to become more effective life-long learners. We run workshops on study, language and communication skills. Consultations, print and on-line resources are provided to help students implement effective learning strategies.

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	EFL/ESL Listening These sites are designed especially for non-native speakers of English. They may have graded activities, transcripts, exercises and answers.

		BBC World Service "Learning English" http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/multimedia Choose "Learning English" for activities about news, work, sports, and music. Also, try "Quiznet" for short quizzes and "Learn It" for mini language lessons.
		Conversation Package at http://www.ilc.cuhk.edu.hk/english/conversationpackage2/
		Eavesdropping at English,baby! http://www.englishbaby.com/lessons/eaves/eaves.php Listen in on a conversation.
		Everyday English in Conversation http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/conversation.html Try a variety of "everyday" conversation topics with scripts.
		Randall's Cyber Listening Lab at http://www.esl-lab.com/index.htm This webpage has both short and long listening exercises.
		Story of the Week" from Learning Resources http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/week.html This site has a featured CNN story with a "Story" version, "Abridged Story" version, and a "Story Outline." You also have the option to hear or view the news story. When you finish reading, do the vocabulary and comprehension exercises. Note that the "Story Archives" link goes to more articles.
		Voice of America http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/daily_radio.cfm Choose "NewsNow" for live broadcasts. Try the "Special English" section and click on the "Feature scripts."

	Radio/TV These are radio or TV stations which offer online broadcast.

		BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/index.shtml This site provides information on frequency and programme schedule for learning English through BBC radio programmes.
		BBC World Service http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/index.shtml Click on an audio icon. Or, go to the "Live Webcast" for 24 hour live radio.
		CBC.CA http://cbc.ca/radio Try the "live" radio and the program archives at Canada's national public radio website.
		CNN http://edition.cnn.com/video/ This site offers free viewing of news videos on the international edition of the cnn.com site.
		Radio Australia http://www.abc.net.au/ra/ Try the "live" and on demand programs.
		RTHK on Internet http://www.rthk.org.hk/ Try the Live Radio.
		Voice of America http://www.voa.gov/ Choose "NewsNow" for live broadcasts. Try the "Special English" section and click on the "Feature scripts."

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