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Academic listening: lectures, notetaking IELTS materials Dictations Board games Language buddy 0|P ag e activities
Table of Contents: Dictations Academic Listening IELTS Practise Test Materials Board Games and Activities Language Buddy Activities iPad Applications
Level of Material You should always consider the level you want to practise when selecting resources. In this catalogue, all resources listed have an indication of the level and also a different colour assigned to them depending on the level. Here is a list of levels, and how they are indicated:
Pre Intermediate Lower
Intermediate
Intermediate Upper
Intermediate
Advanced
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Dictations Elementary Dictation Practise Activities: Gap fill dictations. Topics: academic vocabulary and words from the First, Second and Third Thousand Word Lists. Recreation and Leisure – The Pacific – Crime and Punishment. Materials: Folder with word gap exercises and transcripts, audio CD. Available on the Schools drive: Computer > Schools > LLC > English Second Language > Other Material > Elementary Dictations.
ELIN.LAN.8642
Pre Intermediate
Theme Related Dictations Theme related dictations are available online, or as CDs with accompanying folders. See: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/llc/llc_resources/theme_ dictations/index.html
ELIN.LAN.5800 Pre Intermediate
All Levels Upper
No. 1:
Ways of Learning a Language Good Language Learners Festivals
No. 2:
The Treaty of Waitangi Endangered Species Cultural Differences
No.3:
New Zealand Culture Earthquakes Conservation of the Environment
No.4:
Ancient Civilisations The Pacific Economic Systems
No. 5:
Nuclear Issues World Population Growth
Intermediate Upper Intermediate Advanced
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Dictations Short Dictations (PREPP) Activities: Spoken passages with gaps to complete a dictation. Topics: Food and drink in Asia and New Zealand, A cake eating custom in France, Daisy the perfect teacher/student, Unusual customs, Objects in space, Tea drinking, Predicting the weather, Coffee, Sleep, People and their feelings, Jewels. Materials: Folder with word gap exercises and transcripts, audio CD.
ELIN.LAN.2306
Pre Intermediate
Theme Related Listening Are you looking for theme-related listening materials? You can find these as mp3 files on the ‘Schools’ drive on Victoria University PCs:
Computer > Schools > LLC > English Second Language Listening material for EPP Study Themed Booklets (mp3 Files) Digital Videos of EPP Guest Lectures Restricted Course software programs [in the software folders]
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Academic Listening Learn to Listen, Listen to Learn 1 Activities: Provides guidelines and strategies for listening, notetaking techniques, lectures, academic activities and testing. Topics: A variety of topics and exercises. Materials: Book with Audio CDs.
ELIN.LAN.17710.B/1
Upper Intermediate
Learn to Listen, Listen to Learn 2 Activities: Provides guidelines and strategies for listening, notetaking techniques, lectures, academic activities and testing. Topics: A variety of topics and exercises. Materials: Book with Audio CDs.
ELIN.LAN.17705.B/1 Advanced
Academic Listening Strategies: A Guide to Understanding Lectures Activities: Practising strategies for understanding lectures, such as preparing, listening effectively, recognising missed information, compensating for missed information. Topics: Four full length authentic lectures. Materials: Book and 3 DVD discs with lecture videos.
ELIN.LAN.17095
Upper Intermediate
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Academic Listening Lectures: Learn Listening and Note-taking skills Activities: Practice exercises for preparing for lectures, recognising lecture structures and key points, understanding lecturer’s accents Topics: Philanthro-capitalism, tsunamis, innovation, history of universities, learner of autonomy. Materials: glossary, answer key, full lecture transcripts, audio CD.
ELIN.LAN.16540
Upper Intermediate
Contemporary Topics 1 – Academic Listening and Note-taking skills Activities: Note-taking, note-review, listening strategies, academic research and listening tasks e.g. presentations Topics: psychology, linguistics, public health, business, art history, technology, media studies, biology, astronomy, philosophy economics. Materials: Student book, teacher pack, audio CDs and DVD with lecture recording.
ELIN.LAN.16035
Advanced
Contemporary Topics 2 - Academic Listening and Note-taking skills Activities: Note-taking, note-review, listening strategies, academic research and listening tasks e.g. presentations Topics: Sociology, linguistics, psychology, culinary arts, education, history, business, architecture, public health, media studies, public administration. Materials: Student book, teacher pack, audio CDs and DVD with lecture recording.
ELIN.LAN.16040
Upper Intermediate
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Academic Listening Contemporary Topics 3 – Academic Listening and Learn to Listen, Listen to Learn 1 Note-taking skills. Activities: Note-taking, note-review, listening strategies, academic research and listening tasks e.g. presentations Topics: Communication studies, child psychology, sociology, business, cognitive psychology, anthropology, astronomy, political science, linguistics, economics, biology, sociology Materials: Student book, teacher pack, audio CDs and DVD with lecture recording.
ELIN.LAN.16045
Advanced
Lecture Ready 1 – Strategies for Academic Listening and Speaking. Activities: Practice strategies for listening, note-taking, academic discussion and presentation. Topics: Psychology, business, media studies, science and humanities. Materials: Student book, audio and visual material, tests and answer keys available on ‘Schools Drive’
ELIN.LAN.15985
Lower Intermediate
Lecture Ready 2 – Strategies for Academic Listening and Speaking. Activities: Note-taking, note-review, listening strategies, academic research and listening tasks e.g. presentations Topics: marketing, sociology, science, media studies, linguistics. Materials: Student book, audio and visual material, tests and answer keys available on ‘Schools Drive’
ELIN.LAN.15990
Intermediate
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Academic Listening Lecture Ready 3 – Strategies for Academic Listening and Speaking. Activities: Practice strategies for listening, note-taking, academic discussion and presentation. Topics: psychology, business, media studies, science, humanities. Materials: Student book, audio and visual material, tests and answer keys available on ‘Schools Drive’
ELIN.LAN.16045
Upper Intermediate
English for Academic Study: Listening Activities: topic- based exercises focussing on academic skills e.g. listening to lectures, key points and distinguishing these from examples, note taking, abbreviations and symbols, etc. Topics: Language skills in a lecture situation e.g. word and sentence stress, weak forms of function words, common expressions in lectures etc. Materials: lectures from a number of disciplines to prepare students for the academic environment.
ELIN.LAN.13866
Upper Intermediate
Practice EPP Lecture Test: Equality and Diversity in the Workplace. Activities: This series resembles the Practice Listening D Test in final EPP exams. Topics: various [Mixed accents] Materials: audio CD and folder containing the practice test paper and answer key. This material is also available on the ‘Schools Drive’
ELIN.LAN.13306
Advanced
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Academic Listening Listening Preparation for EPP Lecture test Activities: Academic listening practice and preparation for the EPP Lecture Test. Topics: various [Mixed accents] Materials: 7 units, each has an audio recording, plus a folder with exercises, answers, transcript, etc. This material is also available on the ‘Schools Drive’.
ELIN.LAN.13295
Blue folders
Upper Intermediate
Folder No. 1: Immigration: Bound for the US A brief history of immigration to the United States
Blue Folder No. 2: It’s in the DNA The discovery of DNA, genetic research and it’s applications Blue Folder No. 4: How Governments prepare for Natural Disasters Natural hazards and things governments can do to prepare for them. Blue Folder No. 5: Which Way Will it Go? Managing land as a resource.
Blue Folder No. 6: India Rising A report on the remarkable changes in Indian economy and society over the last 10-20 years. Blue Folder No. 7: Interview About the World of the World Bank An interview with a senior staff member of the World Bank about the role the organisation plays in funding development in lower income countries Blue Folder No. 8: Interview About AJ and her Remarkable Ability to Remember A neurobiologists presents some theories as to why some people remember what has happened to them to an extraordinary level of detail
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Academic Listening Study Listening (2nd Edition) Activities: There are post-listening tasks and ‘trouble-shooting’ activities dealing with the problems of understanding natural speech, accents, etc. Topics: This series is excellent preparation for international students before undertaking university courses in English. It focuses on listening to lectures and note-taking. [British English] Materials: book and audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.10092
Upper Intermediate
Study Skills in English (2nd Edition) Activities: Practise the skills essential for university study reading, note-taking, research techniques, writing skills, discussions, using computer-based resources, and managing your studies, etc. [British English] Materials: Book and audio CD
ELIN.LAN.9835
Upper Intermediate
Intermediate Listening Comprehension Activities: Listen to talks and lectures about various subjects and complete comprehension and note-taking activities. Topics: Ideal for university preparation. [American English] Materials: Each audio CD has a folder with exercises, audio scripts and answers for the chapter topics.
ELIN.LAN.9823
Intermediate
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IELTS Test Practice Materials Cambridge English: The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. Activities: Understand features and format of exam, practice writing strategies, and practice tests. Topics: Presents a comprehensive range of topics. Materials: Book with Audio CD
ELIN.LAN.17800
Upper Intermediate
Cambridge IELTS 10 Activities: Four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra General Training Reading and Writing modules. Topics: All skills Materials: Listening tests on audio CDs, transcripts, answer keys
ELIN.LAN.17800.B&D All Levels
Collins Reading for IELTS Activities: Identify writer’s views, complete summaries, adapted exercises, exam tips for preparation. For students trying to achieve band score of 6 or higher. Topics: Reading Materials: Book with practice answers
ELIN.LAN.17625.B
Upper Intermediate
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IELTS Test Practice Material Collins Speaking for IELTS Activities: Interviews and practice exercises, pronunciation exercises, exam tips, topic-based vocabulary, sample answers, practice test. For students trying to achieve band score of 6 or higher. Topics: Speaking Materials: Book with audio CD and model answers
ELIN.LAN.17090.B
Upper Intermediate
Collins Writing for IELTS Activities: Key stages of writing process, exam tips, topic-based vocabulary, model essays, and practice test. For students trying to achieve band score of 6 or higher. Topics: Writing Materials: Book with audio CD and model answers
ELIN.LAN.17765.B
Upper Intermediate
Collins Grammar for IELTS Activities: Focus on grammar, useful tips and practice exam sections. For students trying to achieve band score of 6 or higher. Topics: Grammar Materials: Book with audio CD
ELIN.LAN.17700.B&F Upper Intermediate
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IELTS Test Practice Material
Collins Vocabulary for IELTS Activities: Focus on vocabulary, useful tips and practice exam sections. For students trying to achieve band score of 6 or higher. Topics: Vocabulary Materials: Book with audio CD
ELIN.LAN.17650.B&F Upper Intermediate Collins Listening for IELTS Activities: Focus on listening, exam tips, practice tests, vocabulary based work. For students trying to achieve band score of 6 or higher. Topics: Listening Materials: Book with audio CD and answer keys.
ELIN.LAN.17760.B&F Upper Intermediate
Collins Practice Tests for IELTS Activities: General training reading and writing, practice test papers. For students trying to achieve band score 6 or higher. Topics: All Skills Materials: Book with answer keys and sample answers, Audio CDs and Transcripts.
ELIN.LAN.17620.B&F Upper Intermediate
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IELTS Test Practice Material IELTS Trainer Activities: Exam tips and step by step guide for IELTS exams, full guided practice tests as well as other practice tests. Topics: All Skills Materials: Book with answer keys and sample answers, Audio CDs and Transcripts.
ELIN.LAN.17630.B&F/1-3
Upper Intermediate
IELTS Preparation and Practice Listening & Speaking Activities: Walk through of IELTS practice tests, strategies for answering questions, practice listening tests, structure of speaking tests, practice speaking tests. Topics: Listening and Speaking Materials: Book with answer keys and sample answers, Audio CD.
ELIN.LAN.17345.B
All Levels
IELTS Preparation and Practice Reading & Writing (Academic) Activities: Focussed practice of the different test question types (e.g. multiple choice, short answer) as well as complete practice tests in reading and writing Topics: All Skills Materials: Book with answer keys and sample answers
ELIN.LAN.17150
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material Pat’s Ten-Day Step-by-Step Guide to the IELTS Writing Test Activities: A ten day course to prepare for the writing section of IELTS for Chinese students - with questions, answer key, glossary, and sample answers Topics: media, tourism, globalisation, crime, government, environment, animals & plants Materials: Book
ELIN.LAN.16500.B
Intermediate
Common Mistakes at IELTS Advanced and How to Avoid Them Activities: Highlights common mistakes students make and explains how to avoid them, Includes IELTS-style exercise to familiarise students with the format of the test, monitors progress with regular tests. Topics: All Skills Materials: Book with Answer Key
ELIN.LAN.15975.B
Advanced
Common Mistakes at IELTS Intermediate and How to Avoid Them Activities: Highlights common mistakes students make and explains how to avoid them, Includes IELTS-style exercise to familiarise students with the format of the test, monitors progress with regular tests. Topics: All Skills Materials: Book and Answer Key
ELIN.LAN.15980.B
Intermediate
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IELTS Test Practice Material Cambridge IELTS 9 Activities: four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra General Training Reading and Writing modules. Topics: All skills Materials: Book and listening tests on audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.15855.B
All Levels
Focusing on IELTS - Academic Practice Activities: Tests for students as they prepare for the IELTS Academic Module exam. Topics: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Materials: Tests with key + Audio CD Pack, second edition
ELIN.LAN.15035.B/1
All Levels
Focusing on IELTS General Training Practice Activities: Tests for students as they prepare for the IELTS Academic Module exam. Topics: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Materials: Tests with key + Audio CD Pack, second edition
ELIN.LAN.15035.B/2
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material Focusing on IELTS Listening and Speaking Skills Activities: Practical, in-depth strategies for developing listening and speaking skills in preparation for the IELTS examination. Topics: Listening and speaking Materials: Book with key + Audio CD Pack, second edition
ELIN.LAN.15035.B/3
All Levels
Focusing on IELTS Reading and Writing Skills Activities: Practical, in-depth strategies for developing reading and writing skills in preparation for the IELTS examination. Topics: Reading and Writing Materials: Book with answer keys
ELIN.LAN.15035.B/4
All Levels
Cambridge IELTS 8 (2011) Activities: Four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra General Training Reading and Writing modules. There are answers, explanations, and transcripts. Topics: All Skills Materials: Listening tests on audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.14225
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material Official IELTS Practice Materials 2 (2010) Activities: Test materials, with information on how to mark practice tests, how to interpret IELTS scores, and how Writing and Speaking modules are assessed Topics: Tests, scores, assessment Materials: Book Note: The English Language Institute on Level 2, Von Zedlitz Building, is an examination centre for the IELTS Test and sells this series at a cost of about $50.
ELIN.LAN.14199
All Levels
Official IELTS Practice Materials (2009) Activities: Examination questions, answer keys, sample answers given by candidates showing the scores received and comments from examiners with regular tests. Topics: Listening test, and Speaking test, Academic and General Training modules for the Reading and Writing tests. Most content is new, but some is repeated from the previous specimen series (9356). Materials: Audio CD contains the Listening test, and three sample candidate Speaking tests.
ELIN.LAN.13091
All Levels
Cambridge IELTS 7 (2009) Activities: Four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra General Training Reading and Writing modules There are answers, explanations, and transcripts. Topics: All Skills Materials: Listening tests on audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.13077
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material Focus on Skills for IELTS Foundation Activities: Guided practice for building all skills for IELTS Topics: Useful tips on how to improve, ideas to help with areas of special difficulty, and information on the exam; also provides extra support with grammar and vocabulary practice, and helps you assess your Writing and Speaking. Materials: A book and 2 CDs with answers, audioscripts, and examples of examiners' assessments.
ELIN.LAN.12976
All Levels
Focus on Academic Skills for IELTS Activities: Guided practice for skill development for all parts of the IELTS test Topics: 10 modules, Language Review sections focussing on key academic language, and Self Check Progress tests. Materials: Book with detailed answer key and transcripts, 2 audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.12871
All Levels
Achieve IELTS Practice test Book Activities: Four complete practice tests, tips on how to prepare for the IELTS exam and personal test assessment sheets to assist further study; there are also transcripts and answers. Topics: All skills; Reading and Writing tests are for the Academic modules. Materials: Book and two audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.12264
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material New Insight into IELTS (3rd Edition) Activities: Comprehensive preparation and practice for IELTS organised in sections for the different parts of the test, and has a systematic approach so that students can gradually build their skills, language and test-taking techniques Topics: All skills for both Academic and General Training candidates Materials: Student Book including answers and audio transcripts plus one audio CD with recordings for Listening and Speaking.
ELIN.LAN.12206
All Levels
Improve your IELTS Writing Skills Activities: Exercises and examples to develop skills and language for both Task 1 and Task 2 questions in the academic writing test Topics: Education, youth, culture, arts, nature, health, individual and society, machines, the importance of the past Materials: Book containing sample answers with grades and comments, as well as possible answers
ELIN.LAN.12203.B
All Levels
Cambridge IELTS 6 (2007) Activities: Four complete practice tests, tips on how to prepare for the IELTS exam and personal test assessment sheets to assist further study; there are also transcripts and answers Topics: All skills; Reading and Writing tests are for the Academic modules. Materials: Book and two audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.11268
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material IELTS Scores Explained Activities: Has samples and examples, and gives explanations on the language abilities for different scores. Topics: Detailed information for teachers/ organisations/ students on IELTS Test modules Materials: CD-ROM, use in computer
ELIN.LAN.10788.C
All Levels
Action Plan for IELTS: Academic Module Activities: One complete practice test which you can use for timed practice under test conditions. Answers, model Writing answers, and audio scripts are provided — ideal for use when you are an Academic candidate and only have a limited time to prepare Topics: Overview of the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking tests, information about the different types of questions or tasks Materials: Book containing sample answers with grades and comments, as well as possible answers
ELIN.LAN.10552
All Levels
IELTS Practice Tests Plus 2 Activities: 6 Tests with modules for Listening, Reading (Academic), Writing (Academic), and Speaking, plus one Reading and Writing module for the General Training test. You can evaluate your own writing by comparing it with different sample answers and assessments. Topics: overview of the whole test, describes all the specific tasks and the skills they focus on, and provides strategies and tips. Answers and audio scripts are also given. The section on Vocabulary Pages explores the language used for key subjects and for describing graphs, tables and diagrams. Materials: a book and 3 audio CDs, and is for both Academic and General Training candidates.
ELIN.LAN.10547
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material Essay Writing for English Tests (New Edition) Activities: This book gives thorough practice for Writing Task 2 of the IELTS Test, and similar exams or essay tasks. It guides you through understanding and analysing the question, and then finding, selecting and organising your ideas before you start writing. Topics: Explores the different sections of the structure of an essay and gives information about essay style, vocabulary, grammar, etc. There are answers, a list of essay topics, and three model essays.
ELIN.LAN.10530.B
All Levels
Prepare for IELTS: Academic Practice Tests Activities: 5 practice tests for Academic candidates: complete answers are given. Topics: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Information about the tasks is given and strategies are suggested, and checklists, test tips, sample answers, audio transcripts. Materials: Book and 3 audio CDs , which also go with the General Training Practice Tests book (below)
ELIN.LAN.10496.B/1
All Levels
Prepare for IELTS: General Training Practice Tests Activities: 5 practice tests for General Training candidates: complete answers are given. Topics: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Information about the tasks is given and strategies are suggested, and checklists, test tips, sample answers, audio transcripts. Materials: Book and 3 audio CDs (The Listening and Speaking tests are the SAME for all candidates, so both 10496 books have identical chapters on the Speaking and Listening tests.)
ELIN.LAN.10496.B/2
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material Focusing on IELTS: Academic Practice Tests Activities: Three Reading and Writing tests for the Academic module, four complete practice Listening and Speaking tests, plus one complete Speaking interview with transcript and analysis. Topics: sample answers for the Writing tests, audio transcripts, plus complete answers of the Listening and Reading tests. Materials: Book and 3 audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.10482
All Levels
Cambridge IELTS 5 Activities: Four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra General Training Reading and Writing modules. There are answers, explanations, and transcripts. Topics: All Skills Materials: Listening tests on audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.10478
All Levels
Cambridge IELTS 4 Activities: Four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra General Training Reading and Writing modules. There are answers, explanations, and transcripts. Topics: All Skills Materials: Listening tests on audio CDs
ELIN.LAN.9740
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material IELTS Specimen Materials 2005 Activities: Practice material for all candidates with one test for each module. Topics: Examination questions, answer keys, sample answers given by candidates, showing scores received, and examiners' comments. Materials: Book with audio CD containing the Listening test, and three sample candidate Speaking tests. Note: The English Language Institute on Level 2, Von Zedlitz Building, is an examination centre for the IELTS Test, and sells the latest IELTS Official Practice Materials for about $50. There are NEWER Specimen Materials earlier in this list (13091), although some of the tests are the same as these.
ELIN.LAN.9356
All Levels
Visuals : Writing about Graphs, Tables and Diagrams -Preparing for the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Activities: Useful vocabulary & practical exercises for writing about visuals, with examples, models, & explanatory answers in the Answer Key Topics: Writing about graphs, tables, and diagrams Materials: Book for self-study.
ELIN.LAN.9198.B
All Levels
IELTS Ideas and Vocabulary Activities: Vocabulary building exercises Topics: 13 common IELTS topics are explored with information and exercises to help formulate ideas, & internet links. Materials: Book with answers to the exercises & Teacher's Notes.
ELIN.LAN.9194.B
All Levels
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IELTS Test Practice Material IELTS on Track (Test Practice Academic) Activities: 6 Academic practice Reading and Writing tests, 4 practice Listening tests, and 2 practice Speaking tests Topics: Fast Track strategy sections are given for all 4 modules of the IELTS Test, and there are some activities given for test preparation. Sample answers, transcripts, and answers are provided. Materials: This set has a book and 2 audio CDs.
ELIN.LAN.8208
All Levels
IELTS Preparation and Practice - Reading and Writing: Academic Module Activities: 3 practice Reading tests and 5 practice Writing tests. It has sample answers, descriptions of the different Writing tasks, and useful information on the language used for interpreting graphs, charts, and tables Topics: Reading and Writing for the Academic Module
ELIN.LAN.5486.B/1
All Levels
IELTS Preparation and Practice - Reading and Writing: General Training Module Activities: This book includes 3 practice Reading tests, 5 practice Writing tests, and has answers. Topics: Reading and Writing for the General Training Module
ELIN.LAN.5486.B/2
All Levels
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Board Games and Activities Apples to Apples Activities: A popular fun and party game which encourage critical thinking in a comparison game setting Play Time: 30 min Players: 4-8 Materials: Play rules, play cards
Advanced
ELIN.LAN.15960.K
Rory’s Story Cubes Activities: Roll the cubes and create a story – excellent for practising speaking and vocabulary, exercising the imagination, and just having fun inventing stories –let your imagination run wild! Play Time: As long as you like Players: 1 or more Materials: Play rules, 9 cubes
TECH.GEN.16130.K
All Levels
Rory’s Story Cubes - Actions Activities: Roll the cubes and create a story – excellent for practising speaking and vocabulary, exercising the imagination, and just having fun inventing stories –let your imagination run wild! Play Time: As long as you like Players: 1 or more Materials: Play rules, 9 cubes
TECH.GEN.16125.K
All Levels
Cool Cubes Activities: Write topics, words, numbers on the blank cubes, or draw pictures on them and practice vocabulary, pronunciation, or speaking in an entertaining way! The faces of the cube are erasable, just wipe off and re-use! Play Time: As long as you like Players: 1 or more Materials: Four cubes, felt tip pen and instructions
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Language Buddy Activities Electronic Devices Activities: Learn the names of common electronic devices and practise these whilst talking about how you use them. Materials: 1 A4 Activity Sheet
LB ELECT DEV
All Levels
Talking About New Zealand Activities: Using a map and photos, discuss places to visit and activities to do around NZ. Materials: 1 A3 Activity Sheet
LB ABOUT NZ
All Levels
Daily Routine Activities: Discuss daily routine according to cartoons provided. Materials: 1 A4 Activity Sheet
LB DAILY ROUT
All Levels
About NZ: Charts and Diagrams Activities: Using a variety of different charts and diagrams. Discuss NZ and its people. Language buddies can also use them to compare NZ with their own country using their target language. Materials: 2 A4 Activity Sheets
LB CHARTS
Upper Intermediate
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Language Buddy Activities Spot the Difference Activities: Find the difference between 4 similar (but slightly different!) pictures be describing them to each other. Materials: 2 A4 Activity Sheets
LB SPOT DIFF
All Levels
Where in Wellington? Activities: Practise giving and receiving directions as well as recommend some places to visit around Wellington Materials: 1 A4 Activity Sheet
LB IN WELL
All Levels
My Home Activities: Discuss where you would like to live in Wellington, and then talk about the rooms of a house as well as where to place furniture in it. Materials: 3 A4 activity sheets, 1 A3 sheet of house floor plans and furniture pictures to place on floor plan
LB IN WELL
All Levels
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iPad Applications There is an iPad available for students to borrow and use at the LLC, with a number of apps that are perfect for language learning. Please feel free to try them out, and if they are what you are looking for then you can download them onto your own device. Please note that some apps come at a cost. If there are any apps that you can recommend to us then please feel free!
TED Talks Description: Find thousands of inspiring TED Talks: videos to feed your curiosity, explore innovative concepts and expand your world. There are videos of varying topics, difficulties and lengths. Some videos contain transcripts and subtitles to aid language learning. Features: ・View the entire TED Talks video library ・Bookmark talks to watch later. ・Download talks to watch when you’re offline. ・Listen to an on-demand playlist of TED Talks audio. ・Sort talks by date or popularity. ・Find by tags, themes, or related talks. ・Share favourites with your friends.
SpeakingPal Description: Learn to speak English with a video Character and get instant feedback. Improve your English speaking skills. This app provides help for all levels from beginners to business and academic needs. Features: • Talk in English with a video character • Automatic speech recognition understands and rates your speech • Get instant color-coded feedback on your pronunciation • Record and compare your speech with a native English speaker • Topic based dialogues are humorous and short – practice takes a few minutes. • Beginner, intermediate and more advanced levels • Videos of how to say all English sounds
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iPad Applications
SOS (Sounds of Speech) Description: Explains how each part of speech is formed in American English with animations, videos and audio samples. Particularly useful for learners of English as a second language. Features: ・Information on place and manner of articulation for sounds. ・Sections on vowels and consonants. ・Definitions of key terms
Cool Speech Description: For intermediate and advanced language learners for use in the classroom and for self-study, learn to decode fast speech and learn to pronounce words like a native speaker Features: • Listening exercises focusing on comprehension, speed and rhythm of speech. • Interactive exercises on speed, rhythm and dictation. • British English pronunciation practise with a male or female and fast or slow voices.
Sounds Right Description: Comprehensive phonemic chart for learners of English. A variety of examples are given for each sound at word initial, medial and final positions. Features: • Chart with variety of sounds and examples • Distinction between regular vowels and diphthongs.
GREAT Videos Description: Watch natural and authentic conversations in English in this video app about topics related to Great Britain, with audioscripts to help you follow along. Features: • An audio-script so you can read along while you listen • A glossary to help you learn and remember words, • Comprehension questions to help check your understanding • Pitch control to slow down the audio.
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iPad Applications IELTS Skills Description: The IELTS Skills apps provide exam practice exercises and interactive tasks to help you develop the skills you will need to do well at IELTS. Features: • A wide range of innovative and interactive exercises that help you work on the essential skills needed for the IELTS exam. • Each skill is explained and comes with examples and an interactive exercise. • Practise answering a full range of question types that you can expect to find in the IELTS exam. • A detailed overview of the exam. • Score yourself on the interactive Can Do statement section.
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