Writing Center
Resources for Multilingual Learners
In addition to one-on-one support at the Writing Center, Berkshire Community College (BCC) also provides these resources and more for multilingual learners. Please come by M-401 or email lschwabe@berkshirecc.edu for more informaion.
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Events
Fall, 2023
Multicultural Student Service Organization (MSSO) will be meeting in the Writing Center (M-401) every other Thursday from 2:00 - 3:00. Connect with other students from around town and around the world. All are welcome. For more information, contact Toni Buckley, MSSO Advisor and Director of Divresity, Equity, and Inclusion: abuckley@berkshirecc.edu.
Talking Hour at the Writing Center: Casual Conversation for English Language Learners / For anyone interested in focusing specifically on speech, listening comprehension, and/or pronunciation, you are encouraged to make an appointment or simply stop by. We are eager to meet you and work with you - even if it's not on "writing."
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Technology
KURZWEIL 3000. All BCC students have access to Kurzweil 3000, a document and screen reading program with a browser plug-in. The softward can read your Moodle pages, any document, and/or any webpage aloud in English and in some additional languages as well. For additional support and guidance, contact Digital Commons.
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Reading and Writing Resources
General Resources for English Language Learners
British Council: Readings, Exercises, and Lessons
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Centre for Independent Language Learning
Listening
English Listening Lesson Online
TED Talks (English subtitles available)
Speaking and Pronunciation
BBC'S Learning English YouTube Channel
Reading
Project Gutenberg (70,000 free books)
Grammar
University of North Carolina's Writing Center
American Slang
StudyInternational.com: Notes on American Slang