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
Conversation,
Book 1 and 2
reading and conversational exercises with grammar focus
Fluent American English
(video)
comparison of conversational styles across cultures, exercises to
practice American English conversational style
Functions of American
English
common functions/notions
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, <ed> and
<s> endings, intonation
Building Pronunciation
Power (CAN 8 software)
vowels, consonants, stress, rhythm, intonation
Ellis (CD-ROM)
exercises focusing on listening comprehension, functional/notional
skills, conversation practice, and pronunciation
Improving Spoken English
stress, rhythm, intonation, vowels
Intensive Consonant
Pronunciation Practice
consonants
Jazz Chants
rhythmic chants to practice pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation For
Success (video)
lip movement, tongue position, jaw movement, consonants,
vowels, word stress, sentence stress, emphasis, thought groups,
intonation, linking
Sound Advantage
syllables, vowels, consonants, linking, consonant replacements,
reductions*, rhythm, stress, intonation, <ed> and <s> 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
I, II, III (CD-ROM)
exercises on listening comprehension and grammar
Grammar Through
Stories
stories that illustrate grammar points
Grammarchants
rhythmic chants to practice pronunciation and grammar
Exercises in English
Conversation,
Book 1 and 2
reading and conversational exercises with grammar focus
Vocabulary Development
Catching On to American
Idioms
using idioms in conversation
101 American English
Idioms
idioms (introduced with visuals)
101 American English
Proverbs
proverbs (introduced with visuals)
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
(video)
public speaking techniques
Listening/Lecture Comprehension
Accelerated English
I, II, III (CD-ROM)
exercises on listening comprehension and grammar
Ellis (CD-ROM)
exercises focusing on listening comprehension, functional/notional
skills, conversation practice, and pronunciation
Improving Aural
Comprehension
exercises to improve general listening 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
English Series
business communication skills focusing on finance, marketing,
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.