English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Sylvania

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Sylvania Language Lab

The Language Lab, located in CT 235, is open to students currently taking ESOL classes or other language classes. It’s a great place to use computers, practice English, and do homework. The lab has language learning software, ESOL internet links, microphones for speaking practice and homework, and fonts for Asian languages. It is open to students currently taking classes in:

  • ASL / Sign Language Interpretation
  • English composition and literature
  • ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
  • World languages (French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish)

Open lab hours: Monday – Thursday: 8am-8pm

Please sign in on the computer by the door before using the computers. Sometimes teachers take their classes to the lab during open lab hours. Most teachers will let other students drop in if there is enough space. If you drop in while a class is using the lab, please sit in the back row and work quietly.

The Language Lab is a great place for ESOL students to learn how to type and use computers, practice English, do homework, and check email. There is also a list of favorite web sites on every computer in the lab and a handout of useful ESOL websites. The lab assistants can help students who have problems with computer equipment or who need help opening a program.

Software and  links

Sylvania ESOL student magazine

ESOL Ambassador cover

The ESOL Ambassador is a semi-annual publication of the Sylvania ESOL Department. Material is submitted by teachers from all levels the program.