Recommended Lab Practice for ESL 334 Students ESL 194 is a recommended lab course for ESL 334, Basic Listening and Speaking 2. In the lab you can get instructional assistance, attend workshops, and use the programs listed below to help you excel in ESL 334. INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE ♦ English Interactive 2    Directions for using the software    Open English 2 on the desktop. First time users open "click here." Set your username and password and save. Next, open the Course Outline. Open the (+) sign by the units marked A.1, etc. Open Unit Home and then work your way through all of the parts of the unit: Listening, Speaking, Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening Challenge, Pronunciation, Reading, Review Quiz, and Unit Summary.    The first time you open a unit, please click Edit Student Profile at the top of the page. You will see your username and password. Scroll to select class. Choose the class with your instructor's name and click save. By doing this, you and your instructor can track your scores on unit tests. ♦ Focus on Grammar 2 [Listen & Speak Sections]    Directions for using the software    Open FOG 2 on the desktop. Use the same username and password you used for English 2. Open Contents and then open the (+) sign for each unit and then the (+) sign by Listen and Speak in each unit. Your instructor may suggest a unit to study, or you can select units based on the grammar topics you need to study. Click the Grammar Notes for explanation. ♦ Fundamentals of English Grammar [Listen & Speak Sections]    Directions for using the software    Open FEG on the desktop. Open the Outline and then open the (+) sign by a unit you want to study. Scroll way down to Listen and Speak in the unit. Your instructor may suggest a unit to study, or you can select units based on the grammar topics you need to study. ♦ Business Connections    Directions for using the software    Business Connections is an elementary to pre-intermediate course that focuses on listening and speaking tasks for students interested in professional business topics. Each module has three chapters followed by a review test. Set your profile to track your scores. MULTIMEDIA MATERIAL FOR LAB PRACTICE (Select the material that supports the textbook used in your course.) ♦ World Link 2: borrow the DVD or audio CDs ♦ Contemporary Topics 1: Borrow the DVD or audio CD ♦ Northstar Listening & Speaking 2: Borrow the audio CDs ♦ Short Takes 1 or 2: Borrow the CD-Rom ♦ The Oxford Genie: Open the Genie on the desktop and use it when you need to look up a word. ONLINE @ ESL STATION Open the Internet and go to www.eslstation.net. Open the 330 series of courses and then open Listening/Speaking. Highly recommended sites are as follows:    • Connect with English Video Series for Episodes 25-36 and Episodes 37-48. Click the links for discussion questions for each series of episodes.    • The companion website for World Link 2 if that is your course text.    • BBC Learning English: Click on 6 Minute English and Talk about English.    • CNN Student News    • Breaking News English Please Note: It is recommended that you set aside at least a half hour each day to listen to English. When you are listening at home, please track your time on the ESL Lab time sheet and turn it in each time you have completed four hours. Speaking Practice Do you have an oral presentation to give or a group discussion assignment? Come to the lab with a speaking partner or a discussion group to practice before your class session. If the lab instructor is available, he or she can meet with you and help you prepare. Check your Moodle page often for class assignments and any other links your instructor may post.