Programs in the SALC
The following software programs are available at the SALC:
(Note: Click the links to learn more or see a demo.)
Programs available on multiple computers
- Tense Buster
- On all laptops
- Good for all levels
- Grammar practice with some vocabulary and listening
- Heinle Footprint Readers
- On any computer in the lab (see SALC desk for password)
- Good for all levels
- Reading and vocabulary practice (you can also listen to the books)
- Connected Speech
- On all laptops
- Good for levels IV-VI
- Pronunciation, listening and oral grammar practice
- Master Key
- On all laptops
- Good for all levels
- Improve your typing skills
- iTunesU
- On any computer in the lab
- Good for levels V-VI
- Academic listening practice
- Audacity
- On any computer in the lab
- Good for all levels
- Audio recording software (speaking practice)
- Active Reading (Clarity)
- On any computer in the lab (See SALC desk for password)
- Good for levels I-VI
- Reading practice
- Business Writing (Clarity)
- On any computer in the lab (See SALC desk for password)
- Good for business students
- How to write emails, reports, applications, and more
- Pronunciation Power 1 and 2
- On any computer in the lab (See SALC desk for password)
- Good for all levels
- Pronunciation practice
- Study Skills Success (Clarity)
- On any computer in the lab (See SALC desk for password)
- Good for all levels
- Practice in multiple skills including critical thinking, vocabulary, and more
- Practical Writing (Clarity)
- On any computer in the lab (See SALC desk for password)
- Best for R/W levels IV and higher
- Practice writing letters, emails, taking notes, and writing different types of essays
Programs available on select computers
- TOEFL Test Practice
- Learn to Speak English 10
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- On one select desktop
- Good for levels BASIC – II
- Grammar, vocabulary, listening practice
- Typing Quick & Easy
- On one select desktop
- Good for all levels
- Improve your typing skills
- Longman Pronunciation Dictionary
- On two select desktops
- Good for all levels
- Listening and pronunciation practice
DVD Series available for play on any computer
- Grammar Clips
- DVD – can be played on any computer
- Good for levels II-VI
- Grammar practice
- Short Takes
- DVD series – can be played on any computer
- Good for levels II – IV
- Grammar, listening practice
- Pencilbot
- DVD series – can be played on any computer
- Good for levels I – VI
- Listening, vocabulary, pronunciation and oral grammar practice
Also, access to the UD library system is available on all computers.