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Hours of Operation  Monday–Thursday: 0700 to 2030 (Scheduled classes only from 0730 to 1430)  Friday: 0700 to 1830 (Scheduled classes only from 0730 to 1230)  Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED DLI Learning Center Family members may use the Learning Center if you are with them. Listen againNextPrevious

Learning Center Resources  Speaking  Pronunciation  Listening  Reading  Writing  Grammar  Vocabulary  Idioms and Slang  Academic Research  Internet Research  Computer Skills Listen againNextPrevious Materials are available to help you with:

Learning Center Resources Popular Learning Center Software  English Discoveries  Pronunciation Power  North American Idioms  TOEFL Practice Listen againNextPrevious

English Discoveries  Highly interactive, multimedia CD-rom  Basic, intermediate, advanced, and executive levels  Combines listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary practice  Listening activities include radio and TV segments  Practice tests to evaluate progress Listen againNextPrevious

Pronunciation Power  Teaches proper pronunciation of all 52 American English sounds  Videos show proper tongue and lip positions for each sound  Includes audio exercises and drills Listen againNextPrevious

North American Idioms  Practice with idioms and phrasal verbs in real-life situations  Interesting, interactive activities  Video dialogs offer cultural insights and listening practice Listen againNextPrevious

TOEFL Practice Tests – Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test – Super Success for TOEFL  Advanced listening, reading, grammar, and writing practice  Exercises and practice tests  Answer keys explaining correct and incorrect answers Listen againNextPrevious

Other Software Programs  Grammar Mastery (printable rules, 3 grammar skill levels and exercises)  World’s Greatest Speeches (reading, listening, and vocabulary practice for advanced students of English)  How Your Body Works (reading, listening, and vocabulary practice for health care professionals)  COMM1 Radio Simulator (radio communication training for pilots; both IFR and VFR versions are available) Listen againNextPrevious

Computer Skills Resources  Microsoft Word  Microsoft PowerPoint  Typing / keyboarding skills Listen againNextPrevious Materials to help you with:

SET Course Materials Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI)  Supports some Specialized English modules  Reinforces key language objectives presented in the classroom  Ask Learning Center staff or academic instructors for additional information Listen againNextPrevious

Learning Center Staff  Learning Center has qualified English language instructors and computer technicians  See a staff member if you have questions or encounter software issues Listen againNextPrevious

Learning Center Policies  Turn off or silence cell phone before entering  Sign in each time at the front desk  Access personal at lunch from or after class (20-minute time limit per student) Listen againNextPrevious

Learning Center Policies  When using resources, turn in your student ID card in exchange for the material. Materials cannot be taken from the Learning Center.  External storage devices such as flash drives and CDs may not be used on Learning Center computers. Listen againNextPrevious

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