This Guide is intended for students studying English at Belarus State University. Students working independently can use this guide to help them to identify resources which are suitable for their level of language learning.
Our English Language Center is equipped with multi-media computers ( Room # 810 ) giving students access to the Internet, E-mail, Computer Assisted Language Learning packages and CD-ROMs; pre-recorded satellite news, language learning programmes, films and documentaries; newspapers, magazines and books.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. The Complete Guide
to Written and Spoken English, Longman, 1995
A.S.Hornby. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English,
Oxford, 1978
The Oxford-Duden Pictorial English Dictionary, Oxford University
Press, 1985
The Combinatory Dictionary of English, Moscow, 1990
The New American Roget's College Thesaurus. revised Edition Prepared
by Philip D.Morehead, 1985
The Scribner-Bantam English Dictionary by Edwin B.Williams, Bantam
Books, 1991
American Slang, Edited by Robert L.Chapman,PhD, HarperPaperbacks,
1987
New Webster's Dictionary And Thesaurus of the English Language,Lexicon
Publications, 1992
New English - Russian Dictionary, Edited by I.R.Galperin and
E.M.Mednikova, Moscow, 1987
Martin Hewings (1999) Advanced Grammar in Use. A self-study
reference and practice book for advanced learners of English.
Raymond Murphy (1994 ) English Grammar in Use.A self-study reference
and practice book for intermediate students.
Michael Swan and Catherine Walter (1997) How English Works.A Grammar
Practice Book.
Virginia Evans ( 1995) Round-up 6. English Grammar Practice.
Collins Cobuild ( 1991) Student's Grammar Practice Material by
Dave Willis.Self-Study Edition with Answer Key.
Michael Vince (1998) Intermediate Language Practice.
Michael Vince ( 1994) Advanced Language Practice.
John Eastwood (1999) Oxford Practice Grammar.
Soars, John & Liz (1998). Headway.Student's Book. New Upper-Intermediate,Oxford
University Press.
Soars, John & Liz (1998). Headway.Workbook. New Upper- Intermediate,Oxford
University Press.
Bruce Rogers.TOEFL Success,1996
J.Gear and R.Gear.Cambridge Preparation For the TOEFL Test.Cambridge
University Press, 1996
The Heinemann TOEFL Preparation Course, Heinemann, 1996
Deborah Phillips.Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test.
Companion to Skills and Strategies.
Volume A, Longman,1999
Marilyn J.Rymniak, Janet B Shanks, TOEFL CBT Exam, NY, 2000
Bruce Rogers.TOEFL Practice Tests,Princeton,NJ, 1998
Deborah Phillips, Longman Introductory Course For The TOEFL Test,
Longman,1996
Ann O.Strauch.Bridges To Academic Writing, Cambridge University
Press, 2000
Tree or Three? An Elementary Pronunciation Course, Cambridge
University Press, 1982
Ship or Sheep? An Intermediate Pronunciation Course, New Edition,
Cambridge University Press, 1982
Headway Intermediate Pronunciation, Oxford University Press, 1994
Headway Pre - Intermediate Pronunciation, Oxford University Press,
1994
Headway Upper Intermediate Pronunciation, Oxford University Press,
1994
British History. Micropedia. From prehistoric times to the
present day, featuring culture, politics and religions.
Parragon, 1999.
This is London
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/dynamic/index.html
Correct Letter Writting. An Abridgment based on Lillian Eichter
Watson's World-Famous Standard Book
of Letter Writing. Bantam Desk Edition, 1978
Writing
Webster's Compact Writers Guide. An authoritative guide to
punctuation, capitalization, and other conventions
of the written word. Merriam-Webster Inc.,1987
John Grisham. The Firm.Bantam,New York, 1991
John Grisham. A Time to Kill.Bantam, New York, 1989
John Grisham The Pelican Brief.Bantam.New York, 1992
Jeffrey Archer. Kane and Abel.Coronet Books. 1980
Jeffrey Archer.Twelve Red Herrings.Harper Paperbacks,1994
David Baldacci.The Simple Truth.Warner Books,1998
Frank McCourt. Angela's Ashes.Touchstone, 1999
Pat Conroy.The Prince of Tides.Bantam Books,1987
Frank McCourt.Angela's Ashes, 1999
These books are all available for purchase at Lexis Book
Store ( Minsk State Linguistic University , phone # 210- 0329).
You may ask your friends.
Elementary 1 of 2
Elementary 2 of 2
Pre-Intermediate 1 of 2
Pre-Intermediate 2 of 2
Intermediate 1 of 2
Intermediate 2 of 2
Upper-Intermediate 1 of 2
Upper-Intermediate 2 of 2
Advanced 1 of 2
Advanced 2 of 2
Intermediate 1 of 2
Intermediate 2 of 2
Upper-Intermediate 1 of 2
Upper-Intermediate 2 of 2
Satellite news is recorded weekly for viewing in the Language Lab. In order to get the most from your viewing, try to watch the news actively, that is structure your viewing with tasks you set yourself.
CNN NEWS http://www.cnn.com
BBC WORLD SERVICE http://www.bbcworld.com
Euronews http://www.euronews.net
DW http://www.dwelle.de
Videos
Look Ahead Video 1 Part A Units 1-7
Look Ahead Video 1 Part B Units 8-15
Look Ahead Video 2 Part A Units 1-7
Look Ahead Video 2 Part B Units 8-18
The Essencial Dictionary and Thesaurus, Macmillian Digital
Publishing, 1998
TOFEL Sampler. An Introduction to Taking the TOEFL Test on Computer.
Multimedia Encyclopedia
Encarta 97.Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Britannica 97
Grolier 1998.Multimedia Encyclopedia
Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia
One of the powerful features of the WWW is the indexing systems
that allow you to search it for a particular topic.
There are a number of search engines that you can use. Once you
have selected your search engine, enter the details of what you
are looking for and click on the button to start the search.
http://www.yahoo.com
http://www.altavista.com
http://www.google.com
Argumentative Essay.Language.Structure.
http://www.eslplanet.com/teachertools/argueweb/frntpage.htm
The UVic Writer's Guide The Essay The Persuasive Essay
Bibliography and References
Harvard System
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/using_the_library/html/harvard_system.html
Citing Electronic Sources – APA
Citing Electronic Sources - MLA Style
Some Useful Links
Translation Journal
http://accurapid.com/journal/tj.htm
Selected Links for ESL and EFL Students
http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/ESL.html
Activities for ESL/EFL Students
http://a4esl.org/
The Language Hub
http://www.cetrodftt.com/translate.htm#type
Yamada Language Center: English WWW Guide
http://babel.uoregon.edu/yamada/guides/english.html
Speaking practice through presentations.
http://www.tefl.net/ezine/a/1998/12-1.htm
Homework Center- Social Issues
http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework/sochc.html
Most important reference guides are available in an
online version. If you want to look up a word, turn to the hypertext
version of Webster's Dictionary. http://www.m-w.com/netdict.htm
You can also access Roget's Thesaurus. http://www.thesaurus.com/
For famous quotations and aphorisms, look through the hypertext
version of Bartlett's Famous Quotations http://www.columbia.edu/acis/bartleby/bartlett.
If you are looking for general reference information, the Encyclopedia
Britannica Online http://www.eb.com
offers a free seven-day trial period. If you need an encyclopedia
for longer, turn to Encyberpedia, http://www.encyberpedia.com/ency.htmla
web site with fancy animations that maintains links to several
online encyclopediae.
English Newspapers and Magazines On-line
The Times http://www.the-times.co.uk
The Guardian http://www.gurdianlimited.co.uk/gurdian
The Daily Mail http://www.ukdailymail.co.uk
The Express http://www.express.co.uk/
The Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk
The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk
The Observer http://www.observer.co.uk/
The Financial Times http://www.globalelements.ft.com
| Last updated January 15, 2002 |