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English as a Second Language
Here find some examples of multimedia resources available at the LLC for independent learning:
Books and Periodicals
- A large collection of dictionaries for general English,
New Zealand English, and for specific academic subjects....
- A wide range of books for improving Reading, Vocabulary (academic, business, etc), Spelling, and Grammar reference and practice books at all levels ...
- Writing books for emails, academic essays, business reports,
letters, about graphs...
- Encyclopedias including the 2008 New Zealand Official Yearbook and The Bateman New Zealand Encyclopedia (6th Edition)
- Magazines on living in New Zealand
Audio and Video
- Prepare for academic study by listening to lectures and practising note-taking with Study Skills in English (2nd Edition),
 Intermediate Listening Comprehension...
- Recommended self-study material: listening (including New Zealand accents), vocabulary, dictations, pronunciation...
- Movies on DVD including
The Bourne Identity, Legally Blonde, Whale Rider ... some with movie guides to help you
- DVD documentaries Supersize Me, Maori Culture... and TV programmes on the environment, nuclear issues, NZ culture....
- Audio readers Staying Together, The Thorn Birds, The Fruitcake Special & Other Stories, The Interpreter...
- Test practice materials for IELTS and TOEFL
- BBC World satellite
 television screens live in the centre. Click here for programme schedules.
Computer Resources
 LLC computer software for English- Develop all your language skills with Issues in English and Issues in English 2 (great programs for all levels)...
- Focus on academic skills with Study Skills Success, EASE:
 Listening to Lectures and Seminar Skills (with authentic video clips)
- Improve your pronunciation and fluency with Connected Speech, and English Pronunciation in Use
- Focus on Grammar and English Grammar in Use are ideal for intensive practice
- Consult reference software Macmillan English Dictionary and Oxford Business Dictionary (vocabulary and writing), Encarta 2007 Encyclopedia (research)...
Please note that some computer resources are restricted to English Proficiency
Students.
Useful External Links
- Practise
English online
includes language links with interactive exercises, eg. for grammar, pronunciation,
listening, vocabulary, writing, and preparation for IELTS
- Discussion
Forums
discuss topics that interest you with English learners all over the
world
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Current issues
read New Zealand and international newspapers/magazines, listen to the radio live, or even watch the
news online
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Reference
online dictionaries and encyclopedias
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English Proficiency
Programme
Name: EPP
& PREPP Programmes
Office: Level
2 von Zedlitz Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington
Phone: +64
4 463 5255
Email: lals@vuw.ac.nz
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Wu Jing Hui
As a learner, I like to go to the LLC because there's materials
useful for my study, especially listening. I like to practise dictations
and listening exercises.
I want to study Tourism at Victoria University but I think it will
be difficult to understand the lectures.
I have class [English Proficiency Programme] in the mornings so
I study hard at the LLC in the afternoons.
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