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Introducing Multi-media & Language Learning Resources

Mr. Andrew LIU (Circulation Librarian)Tel: 2616-8580

Email: andrewl@ln.edu.hk

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Learning OutcomesOn completion of this session, students should be able to:access the MLLC websitelook for different types of AV

materialscheck and register for the speaking

and writing programmes offered by CEAL

operate different pieces of AV equipment

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Lee Hak Kan Multimedia & Language Learning Centre

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MLLC Website

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MLLC Website

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We Offer (1)Multimedia

◦Local TV programmes◦Lecture and seminars◦Lingnan on YouTube◦New Movies Alerts

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We Offer (2)Language Learning

◦Language Learning Online◦Self-Access Materials◦IELTS netlanguages

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We Connect ToSelf-Access Language

Programmes ◦Speaking Assistance Programme

(SAP)◦Writing Assistance Programme (WAP)

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Local TV Programmes

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Local TV Programmes

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Local TV Programmes

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Question 1Can I watch a local TV programme?

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Lectures and Seminars

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Lectures and Seminars

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Lingnan on YouTube

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Lingnan on YouTube

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New AV Materials

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New AV Materials

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Display of New AV Materials

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Question 2For recently released movies, I can only watch them in library?

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Language Learning Online

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Language Learning Online

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Self-Access MaterialsNew arrival language learning

materialsGraded readerLinguaphone materials at MLLCAdditional languages magazineFrench materialsJapanese materialsSpanish materials

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Graded Readers

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IELTS

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IELTS

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Question 3Please name a few types of language learning materials?

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Speaking Assistance ProgrammeSAP workshops

◦ are held regularly on many different topics. These topics may be related to immediate academic needs such as improving pronunciation and reading skills, or the workshops may be of general interest such as travelling in the USA, talking about media or understanding current idioms and slang.

SAP drop-in hours◦ Students are encouraged to book specific appointments to

ensure there are places available for the Speaking Assistance Programme and scheduled workshops, however there are drop in hours available where no appointments are necessary. All SAP activities are available for drop-in if the class quota is not filled.

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Writing Assistance Programme

Run by CEAL Visiting English tutors20 minutes per session at LBY205Open to undergraduate studentsWill assist students with various

types of writing such as letters, reports, essays, etc.

You can receive assistance at all stages of your writing, from brainstorming to final draft

Register at Moodle

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Newspapers (Microfilm)The following newspapers are also

available in microfilm in the MLLC:◦Hong Kong Economic Journal 信報

(1986- )◦Ming Pao 明報 (1959- ) ◦Sing Tao Daily 星島日報 (1938- ) ◦Sing Tao Wan Pao 星島晚報 (1946-1994) ◦South China Morning Post 南華早報 (1904-

1995, 1998- ) also available in electronic format via

Academic Universe (1992- ), Factiva (1984- ) and CD-ROM (1993- 1997)

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Microfilm

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Microfilm Reader

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Microfilm Images

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Question 4Some newspapers can go back to the early 20th century?

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AV Loan Quota

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Detail Loan Rules

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Question 5The loan period of AV materials is generally shorter than regular books?

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MLLC Tour

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FeedbackAre you confident to: watch a local TV programme

from the library website? look for a recently released

movie title? make registration for WAP? use a microfilm reader?

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Thank you!

Q&A