Introducing Multi-media & Language Learning Resources Mr. Andrew LIU (Circulation Librarian) Tel:

Learning Outcomes On completion of this session, students should be able to: access the MLLC website look for different types of AV materials check and register for the speaking and writing programmes offered by CEAL operate different pieces of AV equipment 2

Lee Hak Kan Multimedia & Language Learning Centre 3

MLLC Website 4

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We Offer (1) Multimedia ◦ Local TV programmes ◦ Lecture and seminars ◦ Lingnan on YouTube ◦ New Movies Alerts 6

We Offer (2) Language Learning ◦ Language Learning Online ◦ Self-Access Materials ◦ IELTS netlanguages 7

We Connect To Self-Access Language Programmes ◦ Speaking Assistance Programme (SAP) ◦ Writing Assistance Programme (WAP) 8

Local TV Programmes 9

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Local TV Programmes 11

Question 1 Can I watch a local TV programme? 12

Lectures and Seminars 13

Lectures and Seminars 14

Lingnan on YouTube 15

Lingnan on YouTube 16

New AV Materials 17

New AV Materials 18

Display of New AV Materials 19

Question 2 For recently released movies, I can only watch them in library? 20

Language Learning Online 21

Language Learning Online 22

Self-Access Materials 23 New arrival language learning materials Graded reader Linguaphone materials at MLLC Additional languages magazine French materials Japanese materials Spanish materials

Graded Readers 24

IELTS 25

IELTS 26

Question 3 Please name a few types of language learning materials? 27

Speaking Assistance Programme SAP workshops ◦ are held regularly on many different topics. These topics may be related to immediate academic needs such as improving pronunciation and reading skills, or the workshops may be of general interest such as travelling in the USA, talking about media or understanding current idioms and slang. SAP drop-in hours ◦ Students are encouraged to book specific appointments to ensure there are places available for the Speaking Assistance Programme and scheduled workshops, however there are drop in hours available where no appointments are necessary. All SAP activities are available for drop- in if the class quota is not filled. 28

Writing Assistance Programme Run by CEAL Visiting English tutors 20 minutes per session at LBY205 Open to undergraduate students Will assist students with various types of writing such as letters, reports, essays, etc. You can receive assistance at all stages of your writing, from brainstorming to final draft Register at Moodle 29

Newspapers (Microfilm) 30 The following newspapers are also available in microfilm in the MLLC: ◦ Hong Kong Economic Journal 信報 (1986- ) ◦ Ming Pao 明報 (1959- ) ◦ Sing Tao Daily 星島日報 (1938- ) ◦ Sing Tao Wan Pao 星島晚報 ( ) ◦ South China Morning Post 南華早報 ( , )  also available in electronic format via Academic Universe (1992- ), Factiva (1984- ) and CD-ROM ( )

Microfilm 31

Microfilm Reader 32

Microfilm Images 33

Question 4 Some newspapers can go back to the early 20 th century? 34

AV Loan Quota 35

Detail Loan Rules 36

Question 5 The loan period of AV materials is generally shorter than regular books? 37

MLLC Tour 38

Feedback Are you confident to: watch a local TV programme from the library website? look for a recently released movie title? make registration for WAP? use a microfilm reader? 39

Thank you! Q&A 40