Ways to Study Vocabulary &emdash;get the handout from the file cabinet: Read this first. Write down one or more things you will do the next time you study vocabulary.
504 Absolutely Essential Words (audio tape, book): List or record on tape the words you studied and some sentences.
All Clear: Idioms in Context (Macintosh software): Write the idioms you studied in some sentences.
American Slang (book from check-out counter): Write the slang you studied in some sentences.
Attitudes Through Idioms (book): Do a few exercises and record your score.
Barnell-Loft Specific Skills Series (book series): Do a few exercises and record your score.
Checklists for Vocabulary Study (book): Do a few exercises and record your score.
ESL Emporium (worldwide Web site): Open Netscape. Open the location http://nbvm.company.com/emporium.html, and try a vocabulary quiz in "The Quiz Center"; or in "Dave's ESL Cafe" try a quiz in "ESL Quiz Center."
Gaining Word Power (book): Do a few exercises and record your score.
Handbook of Commonly Used American Idioms (book from check-out counter): Write the idioms you studied and some sentences using them.
Longman Dictionary (worldwide Web site): Open Netscape. Under "File" click on "Open Location." Type this address: www.awl-elt.com/dictionaries Try a vocabulary exercise. Record your score.
MacLex (advanced levels) (Macintosh software): Study the words and take a quiz.
Meaning by All Means (book): Do a few exercises and record your score.
Newbury House Dictionary &Activity Guide (book from check-out counter): Do a few exercises and record your score.
NewReader (Macintosh software) -- get a handout for instructions: Read an article, then do an exercise where you delete all the vowels, all the consonants, or half the word. Print the Notes with your score. You need to print before you Quit the program.
Personal Dictionary (Macintosh software&emdash;get a copy on your own disk) -- read the information on the disk: Write down new words with the date, part of speech, definition, and a sample sentence. Review them from time to time.
Phraze Craze Idiom Files (Macintosh software): Find the meaning of and write down idioms you didn't know.
Reading Faster and Understanding More (book): Use the vocabulary in context section. Do some exercises and record your score.
Using the Internet for Reading and Vocabulary (handout): List the words you studied and write some sentences using them.
VersaText (Macintosh software + get extra disks at the checkout desk): Do a few exercises and record your score.
Vidioms (video and workbook): Write the idioms you studied and some sentences using them.
Vocabulary Words from Listening, Reading (handout)s: Write down two strategies you will try.
Word Attack 3 (advanced levels)(Macintosh software)(+handout): Study the words; take a quiz/play a game. Write sentences practicing new words.
Words for Students of English (advanced volumes) (book): Do a few exercises and record your score.
Hand-outs from the file cabinet
Comprehension Check of Listening and Reading Materials -- get the handout from the file cabinet.: Read this first!
Barnell-Loft Essential Skills Series (book series) - advanced levels : Do a few exercises and record your score.
Barnell-Loft Specific Skills Series (book series) - advanced levels -- see the handout for more information.: Do a few exercises and record your score.
Encarta (CD-ROM encyclopedia): Look up a topic of interest and write two new things you learned.
Gapmaster (Macintosh software): Write down the number of blanks you filled in without looking at the answers.
Grolier Encyclopedia (CD-ROM): Look up a topic of interest and write two new things you learned.
Look in the Reading section of the Learning Center for advanced books: Do exercises or write a short description of what happened in the story.
NewReader (Macintosh software)-- get a handout for instructions: After reading an article, do exercises like a cloze and a paragraph jumble exercise and print the Notes. You need to print before you Quit the program.
Read the magazines in the Reading Room: Write a short description of what you read. Follow the guidelines in the Comprehension Check of Listening and Reading Materials handout.
Reading Faster and Understanding More 2 (book): Do a few exercises and record your score.
Reading Skills for Adults (the green book): Do a few exercises and record your score.
Storyboard (Macintosh software): Try this with a partner. Read the story first, then try to re-create it. Write down the number of blanks you couldn't get by the end of the class.
Using the Internet for Reading and Vocabulary (handout): List the words you studied and sentences.
U.S. History on CD-ROM (CD-ROM) -- get a hand-out: Look up a topic of interest and write two new things you learned.
VersaText (Macintosh software + get extra disks at the checkout desk): Read an article and do some exercises.
World Atlas (CD-ROM): Look up a country and read about it. Write down a short description of what you read.
Novels in the Reading Room: Read and write a summary of and response to what you read.
Hand-outs from the file cabinet
NewReader (Macintosh software)
--Read the handout about how to use this program.: Do a timed reading and a paced reading and print the Notes. You need to print before you Quit the program.
Reading Faster and Understanding More 2 (book): Do a few exercises and record your score.
Timed Readings 5-10 (book series): Check your reading speed and comprehension.
Versatext: Do a timed reading and a paced reading and the exercises that follow. Write down your reading speed.
Hand-outs from the file cabinet
Bedford Basics - A Workbook for Writers (book from check-out counter): Do some exercises and show them to the instructor (no answer key).
CONC (Macintosh software)-- get a hand-out for instructions: Build a word concordance - see how certain words are used in written English.
Constructing the Paragraph (Macintosh software): Write down at least two suggestions you will follow in your next paper.
Conventions in the Mechanics of Writing (audio tape, book): Do some exercises or write down at least two suggestions you will follow in your next paper.
Conferencing with the instructor : Revise your paper, following the instructor's suggestions.
Conferencing with the writing assistant: Revise your paper, following the assistant's suggestions.
A Pocket Style Manual (book from check-out counter: This is a reference book for writing and grammar.
Prentice-Hall Handbook for Writers (book from check-out counter): This is a reference book for writing and grammar.
St. Martin's Handbook (book from check-out counter : This is a reference book for writing and grammar.
St. Martin's Workbook (book from check-out counter : Do some exercises and show them to the instructor (no answer key).
More reference books on shelf in Reading Room and from check-out counter: These are reference books for writing, research papers and grammar.
Hand-outs from the file cabinet
Bedford Basics - A Workbook for Writers (book from check-out counter): Do some exercises and show them to the instructor (no answer key).
CONC (Macintosh software)-- get a hand-out for instructions: Build a word concordance - see how certain grammar points are used in real texts.
ESL Emporium (worldwide web site): Open Netscape. Open the location http://nbvm.company.com/emporium.html Try a grammar quiz in "The Quiz Center"; or in "Dave's ESL Cafe" try a quiz in "ESL Quiz Center."
Focus On Grammar - Intermediate or Advanced Level (CD-ROM): Focus on a grammar troublespot and do some exercises and record your score.
Fundamentals of English Grammar (book and answer key from check-out counter) (Note - may be too easy.): Do some exercises and record your score.
Gapmaster (software for the Mac) (Note - may be too easy.): Use the grammar files. Record how many blanks you got without looking at the answers first.
Grammar Mastery C1-6 (software for the Apple II): Do some exercises and record your score.
Grammar Troublespots (book from check-out counter): Find grammar troublespots in one of your compositions and follow editing advice in book.
Grammarwork 4 (book): Do some exercises and record your score.
How English Works (book): Focus on a grammar troublespot and do some exercises and record your score.
A Pocket Style Manual (book from check-out counter: This is a reference book for writing and grammar.
Preparation for Writing: Grammar (book from check-out counter): Do some exercises and record your score.
Sentence Construction (book): Do some exercises and show them to the instructor (no answer key).
St. Martin's Handbook (book from check-out counter : This is a reference book for writing and grammar.
St. Martin's Workbook (book from check-out counter : Do some exercises and show them to the instructor (no answer key).
TOEFL practice materials for SWE section of the TOEFL - see list of TOEFL practice materials: Do some exercises; record your score. Write down your weak area(s) for more practice.
Understanding and Using English Grammar (book and answer key from check-out counter): Do some exercises and record your score.
Understanding and Using English Grammar Workbook A and B (book): Do some exercises and record your score.
Comprehension Check of Listening and Reading Materials -- get the handout from the cabinet: Read this first!
ABC Notebook: Making the News (video): Fill in a video worksheet.
Advanced Listening Comprehension (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
American Culture in Modern Contexts I,II,III (videotape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Better Listening Skills (video): Do some exercises; record your score.
Bridge to College Success (video, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Building Fluency in English: Conversation Management (cassette, book): Do some of the exercises, preferably with a partner.
Business Watch (video, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Comprehending Academic Lectures (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Contemporary Topics: Advanced Listening Comprehension (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
The Decade of Destruction (4 videos): Fill in a video worksheet for each video you watch.
English on Campus (video, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Focus series: Focus on Health, Focus on Business, Focus on Innovators (video, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Functioning in Business (CD-ROM):
Gorilla (a National Geographic documentary) (video): Fill in a video worksheet.
HyperACE Advanced (Macintosh software): Do some exercises; record your score.
Improving Aural Comprehension (audio tape, workbook): Do several exercises and record your score. Focus on the areas you're weak in and will need for your major field.
It's Academic (video, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Listening & Learning Lectures (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score. Focus on a lecture in your major field.
Listening In & Speaking Out: Advanced (audio tape, book): Do some exercises in the workbook; record your score.
Raise the Issues (audio tape, book, workbook): Do some exercises; record your score.
Return of the Salmon (video, pamphlet): Fill in a video worksheet.
Scientific American Frontiers (several topics - see list) (videos, some with handouts): Fill in a video worksheet; do some exercises in handouts and record your score.
Selected Topics: High-Intermediate Listening Comprehension (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Time: The Ten Most Important People of the 20th Century (video, handout): Do some exercises; record your score.
Understanding Academic Lectures (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Watch Your Language 1-15 (videotape, handouts): Do the exercises in the handouts.
Whaddya Say (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
**Participate in a conversation circle with the Conversant.: Write a summary of what the group discussed.
Meet with the Pronunciation Assistant for a diagnosis of your pronunciation and suggested practice: If pronunciation is your goal, do this first!
Accent Lab (Windows): Record your pronunciation of various sounds and compare them to the model.
American Accent Program (Macintosh and Windows CD-ROM): Record your pronunciation of various sounds and compare them to the model.
Articulation Practice (Macintosh software): Do some exercises; record your score.
Breaking the Accent Barrier (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
**Building Fluency in English (audio tape, book): Write down one strategy you will try today or tomorrow.
**Clear Speech (audio tape, book): Write down one strategy you will try today or tomorrow.
Ellis Master Pronunciation (Windows CD-ROM, Pronunciation Station):
Fluency Practice (Mac in video room and on some computers. Check list) Get the handout from the file cabinet: Read the handout from the file cabinet and follow the directions.
Foreign Students Guide to Pronunciation (audio tape, hand-out):
Improve Your English Pronunciation (audio tape, book): Practice making the sounds you hear. Write down the sounds you tried.
**Improving Spoken English (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
**Listening In and Speaking Out (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Learn to Speak English (CD-ROM):
Perfect English Pronunciation (videos): Practice making the sounds you hear. Write down the sounds you tried.
Pronounce It Right (video or laser disk, workbook)): Look at models, review as necessary and practice.
Pronouncing American English: Sounds, Stress (audio tape, book): Practice making the sounds you hear. Write down the sounds you tried.
**Public Speaking (audio tape, book): Write down one strategy you will try today or tomorrow.
Sines Pronunciation Tapes 1-16 (audio tape): Practice making the sounds you hear. Write down the sounds you tried.
Speech Works (Macintosh CD-ROM, Pronunciation Station):
**Sound Advice: A Basis for Listening (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; record your score.
Sounds of English (cassette, w/handout): Follow the instructions on the handout; write down what you worked on.
**Speak Up (audio tape, book): Discuss the ideas with a speaking group and write down what the group agreed and disagreed about.
**Talking with Americans (audio tape, book): Write down a strategy you will try. Discuss the ideas with a speaking group.
TEAM (CD-ROM):
Vowel Drills (Macintosh software) -- get the handout from the file cabinet: Do the exercises, writing your answers on a sheet of paper. Click KEY. Check your answers. Record your score.
Whaddya Say (audio tape, book): Do the exercises and write down one or two phrases to listen for today and tomorrow.
Watch videos like American Culture in Modern Contexts pertaining to conversation skills.: Discuss the video with a speaking group.
Pronunciation hand-outs from the file cabinet
Beat the TOEFL (newer paper TOEFL) (video, handout): Do the exercises on the handout or write down two things from the video that you are going to try.
Breaking the TOEFL Barrier: 30 Steps ... (the older paper TOEFL format) (audio tape, book): Do some exercises and write down two strategies you will try.
Building Skills for the TOEFL (older) (audio tape, book, handout): Do some exercises and write down a strategy you will try.
The Complete Guide to TOEFL (Audio CD): Do some exercises; record your score. Write down your weak area(s) for more practice.
ETS: Listening to the TOEFL, Reading for the TOEFL, Understanding the TOEFL (audio tape, handout): Do some exercises and write down a strategy you will try.
ETS: TOEFL Practice Tests (vol. 2) (newer) (audio tape, book): After you take a test, decide which area you will need to do more work on and do some exercises in that area.
Heinemann TOEFL Practice Tests (newer) (audio tape, book): After you take a test, decide which area you will need to do more work on and do some exercises in that area.
Heinle & Heinle TOEFL Preparation (CD-ROM) : Do some exercises; record your score. Write down your weak area(s) for more practice.
Heinle & Heinle TOEFL Test Preparation Software (newer) (Macintosh software): Do some exercises; record your score. Write down your weak area(s) for more practice.
Heinle & Heinle TOEFL Test Assistant (new): Listening (audio tape, book); Grammar (book); Reading (book); Vocabulary (book): Do some exercises and write down a strategy you will try. After you take a test, decide which area you will need to do more work on and do some exercises in that area.
Longman's Preparation Course for the TOEFL (new): Skills and Strategies (audio tape, book); Practice Tests (audio tape, book): Do some exercises and write down a strategy you will try. After you take a test, decide which area you will need to do more work on and do some exercises in that area.
Newbury House TOEFL Preparation Kit (older) (audio tape, book): Do the exercises and write down two strategies you will try.
Practice Tests for the TOEFL (older) (audio tape, book): After you take a test, decide which area you will need to do more work on and do some exercises in that area.
Prentice-Hall Practice Tests for the TOEFL (older) (audio tape, book): After you take a test, decide which area you will need to do more work on and do some exercises in that area.
TOEFL Mentor (newer) (CD-ROM): Do some exercises; record your score. Analyze your errors and practice weak areas.
TOEFL Practice - Clause Structure (Macintosh software): Study examples. Do some exercises; record your score. Write practice sentences with different kinds of clauses.
TOEFL Sampler - An Introduction to Taking the TOEFL Test on Computer (new computer form) (Windows CD-ROM): Do the exercises on how to take the new computerized TOEFL; do the sample test questions and check your answers.
Use some of the material that is listed in the listening, grammar, and reading categories.
Spelling Study Guide &emdash;get the handout from the file cabinet: Read this first; write down the strategies you will use.
English Sounds and Spelling (audio tape, book) (might be too easy): Do some exercises and record your score. Write down two strategies to try.
Intermediate Phonics (audio tape, book): Do some exercises. Write down two strategies to try.
Mastering Word Skills-Spelling (book): Do some exercises. Add new words to the Personal Dictionary (get a copy on your disk from the lab assistant).
Spell It Plus (Macintosh software&emdash;get the disk from the lab assistant) -- get the handout in the file cabinet: Do some exercises. Add new words to the Personal Dictionary (get a copy on your disk from the lab assistant).
Spelling Made Easy (book): Do some exercises. Write down two strategies to try.
Type! (software for the Mac) (handout) : Record what you worked on and your score.
Typing Instructor (software for the Mac) (handout): Record what you worked on and your score.
American Culture in Modern Contexts II: (American Patterns of Writing for ESL Writers; Effective Study Skills for ESL Learners; More Efficient Reading (video, book): Do some exercises; write down techniques and strategies you will try.
American Scenes Series: Hitting the Books (video, book): Do some exercises; write down techniques and strategies you will try.
Bridge to College Success (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; write down techniques you will try.
Comprehending Academic Lectures (audio tape, book): Do some exercises; write down techniques you will try.
How to use Pine (handout): Read the handout and try the activities. Send an email question to one of your teachers
Word&emdash;Word-processing (handout): Read the handout; try the activities and print the result.
Inputting, editing, and printing out your compositions: Ask me or the lab assistant to help you if you need help.
Sending email to me about a composition you are writing.: Copy and paste your composition into an email message, then type in the questions you have. Email this to your writing teacher; send a copy of your message to me, too.
Locating a book in the Valley Library http://oasis.orst.edu: Open Netscape. Open the web site. Get the handout; try to find books using OASIS and write down titles and call numbers.
OSU Libraries Research Databases (WorldWide Web site)http://osu.orst.edu/dept/library/iac.htm: Open Netscape. Open the web site. Open the "Information Access(IAC)" Database. Find an article on a subject for your research paper/oral presentation
Newstracker (WorldWide Web Site) http://nt.excite.com: Open Netscape. Open the web site. Find an article on a subject for your research paper/oral presentation.
MetaCrawler web search engine at http://www.metacrawler.com/: Open Netscape. Open the web site. Look up information on a topic that interests you. (See also "Using the Internet for Doing Research on a Particular Topic" handout.)
Handouts from the file cabinet: Get handouts from the "Internet" file and try some activities.
Arco's GMAT (book): Do some exercises and write down a strategy you will try. After you take a test, decide which area you will need to do more work on and do some exercises in that area.
Barron's Computer Study Program for the GMAT (Macintosh software): Same as above
Cracking the GMAT (book): Same as above
Cracking the GRE (Macintosh software): Same as above
--especially for learners of English: All of these offer great chances to read. Sometimes you can write, and sometimes you can even take a quiz and learn the answers. See Handouts for extra help; try "Dictionary and Vocabulary Work on the Internet" for example.
Dave's ESL Cafe at http://www.eslcafe.com: Use the Main Menu to choose something to work on. For Reading and Vocabulary, see handout.
ESL Emporium at http://nbvm.company.com/emporium.html: A good general page with links to many other pages specially for ESL students.
Learning English on Line from University of Kansas at http://www.aec.ukans.edu/LEO/index.html: Try out a couple of the activities and write down what you learned.
Learning English on the Web from University of Illinois at http://www.lang.uiuc.edu/r-li5/esl/: Use the main menu to choose a couple of different things to do.
Resources for English Language and Culture from Ohio University at http://www.tcom.ohiou.edu/OU_Language/english/index.html: Many, many ways to go here. As always, be sure to scroll down the page to see more!