Improve your English Studies

1. Improve yourEnglish Studies via HKIEd library e-learning resources @ http://www.lib.ied.edu.hk

2. Getting started … • Where? • What? • How? • Who?

3. Whereto build up the foundation? • From HKIEd Library e-Learning platform @ htpp://www.lib.ied.hk

4. Whatare the contents? • Background information • Finding e-books • Searching databases • E-Journal titles • Online videos • Internet resources

5. Whatare the contents? • Learning Background Information

6. Whatare the contents? • Reference works such as biographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, bibliographies, etc. provide useful background information. Reference Collection is a good place to start your research. The selected samples are: A dictionary of linguistics and phonetics Encyclopedia of language and education Oxford dictionary of rhymes Routledge encyclopedia of language teaching and learning The Facts on File encyclopedia of word and phrase origins The Oxford encyclopedia of British literature

7. Whatare the contents? • Finding e-Books

8. e-books on Writing: • Academic vocabulary in learner writing : from extraction to analysis / Magali Paquot. (2010) • Academic writing : a guide for management students and researchers / Mathukutty M. Monippally and Badrinarayan Shankar Pawar. (2010) • The academic writing handbook for language and education programmes / Xu Zhichan ... [et al.]. (2008) • Because digital writing matters : improving student writing in online and multimedia environments / National Writing Project ; with Dànielle Nicole DeVoss, Elyse Eidman-Aadahl, and Troy Hicks. (2010)

9. e-books on Writing: • English for academic purposes : an advanced resource book / Ken Hyland. (2006) • A guide to college writing assessment / Peggy O'Neill, Cindy Moore, Brian Huot. (2009) • How to write / Alastair Fowler. (2006) • How to write correct English / R.K. Singh. (2010) • Organic writing assessment : dynamic criteria mapping in action / Bob Broad ... [et al.]. (2009) • Successful academic writing / Andy Gillet, Angela Hammond and Mary Martala-Lockett. (2009)

10. e-books on Speaking: • Hong Kong English : autonomy and creativity / edited by Kingsley Bolton. (2002) • Researching Chinese learners : skills, perceptions and intercultural adaptations / edited by Lixian Jin, Martin Cortazzi. (2011) • Spoken English : flourish your language / edited and compiled by Robert Carmen. (2010) • Standards and norms in the English language / edited by Miriam A. Locher ; Jürg Strässler. (2008)

11. e-books on Listening: • Listening in : broadcasts, speeches, and interviews by Elizabeth Bowen / edited with an introduction by Allan Hepburn.(2010) • Assessing Listening / Gary Buck. (2001) • Listening to speech : an auditory perspective / edited by Steven Greenberg, William A. Ainsworth. (2006) • KS3 speaking and listening (2010) • Teaching ESL/EFL listening and speaking / I.S.P. Nation and J. Newton. (2009)

12. e-books on Listening: • The essential speaking and listening : talk for learning at key stage 2 / Lyn Dawes ; illustrated by Lynn Breeze. (2008) • Active listening in English : pre-intermediate. (2003) • Primary English : speaking and listening activities. (2009) • NetLanguages IELTS preparation course (2005)

13. Whatare the contents? • Searching databases

14. Whatare the contents? • Searching databases (i) English Dictionaries and Thesauruses Dictionaries works focusing on American, Current English and American Thesaurus of Current English. English Language Reference Dictionaries works on specific areas such as Idioms, Linguistics,Proverbs, American Usage and Style, English Language, English Grammar, English Etymology, etc. Humanities Full Text Contains abstracts and citations to 400 English-language periodicals in the area of archeology, classical studies, art, performing arts, philosophy, history, music, linguistics, literature and religion.

15. Whatare the contents? • Searching databases (ii) Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA) Covers three fundamental areas: research in linguistics, research in language, and research in speech, language and hearing pathology. Literature Online Contains English and American poetry, drama and prose, plus biographies, bibliographies, and key secondary sources. MLA Directory of Periodicals Contains over 4,400 periodicals in the area of literature, language, linguistics, and folkore.

16. Whatare the contents? • Searching databases (iii) MLA International Bibliography Consists of bibliographic records, pertaining to literature, language, linguistics and folkore. MyiLibrary Provides access to over 4000 purchased ebooks on various subjects such as Education, Arts, Language and Literature, Music and Science. Naxos Spoken Word Library Consists of more than 1,000 hours of spoken word on classic novels, plays, poetry and non-fiction literature from medieval times to the 20th century. Texts on the literature are available on screen along with the spoken presentation.

17. Whatare the contents? • Searching databases (iv) NetLanguages It consists of two courses namely ‘Grammar Practice’ and ‘IELTS Exam Preparation’. ‘IELTS Exam Preparation’ contains a preparation course, writing test preparation, speaking test preparation and a practice test. Oxford Reference Contains over 200 dictionaries, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press. It is a fully-indexed, cross-searchable database which covers subject such as: art, architecture, computing science, business, English language, general reference and quotations, nutrition, etc.Powerspeak Languages It offers courses in French, Mandarin, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and ESL for Chinese and Spanish. Each language contains eight units introducing the user to the language through videos, stories, activities and games. Each unit has eight lessons focusing on vocabulary, grammar, culture and pronunciation.

18. Whatare the contents? • Searching databases (v) ProQuest Language & Literature This provides simultaneous searching on Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts and MLA International, Dissertations & Theses, and Research Library databases Road to IELTS It is an online preparation and practice resource for IELTS. With over 100 hours of interactive activities, advice videos from British Council experts, hints and tips on question types as well as downloadable practice tests, it is comprehensive, up-to-date and aimed precisely at the challenges candidates face (20 Concurrent users only) . South and Southeast Asian Literature It is a searchable collection of fiction and poetry written in English by authors from South and Southeast Asia and their Diasporas. Focusing on works composed during the late-colonial and postcolonial eras, the collection will also feature author interviews and manuscript materials that will shed additional light on the rich literary heritage and emerging traditions of this region. New content is uploaded on a biweekly basis.

19. Whatare the contents? • Getting E-Journals

20. e-journals on Writing: • Changing English • College composition and communication • English for specific purposes • English journal • English today • Journal of English linguistics • Journal of second language writing • TESOL journal

21. e-journals on Speaking: • English for specific purposes • English today • English journal • Journal of English linguistics • TESOL journal • World Englishes

22. e-journals on Listening: • ELT journal • English today • English Teaching • Language learning / A Journal of Research in Language Studies. • TESOL quarterly • The modern language journal • World Englishes

23. Whatare the contents? • Viewing Online videos

24. online videos on Writing: • English module : The teaching of writing / HKIEd. (1989) • Inside Story [2013] : The English language in Hong Kong / ATV News & Public Affairs production. (2013) • The Pulse [2005]: Part 1 English Language Teaching in Hong Kong / RTHK. (2005)

25. online videos on Speaking: • Camellia series, first term : Use more English / RTHK. (1997) • English module : Common approaches to teaching English / HKIEd. (1989) • Hong Kong connection : English teachers abroad / RTHK. (1988) • Inside Story [2013] : The English language in Hong Kong /ATV News & Public Affairs production. (2013) • Integrating phonics teaching into the primary English curriculum. / HKIEd (2001) • Newsline [2004] : Declining standard of English in Hong Kong / ATV News & Public Affairs production. (2004) • The pearl report [2008] : Eager to English / TVB News Public Affairs production. (2008)

26. online videos on Listening: • Allamanda series, first term / ETV Unit, Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department. (1997) • Allamanda series, second term / ETV Unit, Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department. (1997) • Allamanda series, second term ; Bauhinia series, second term ; Camellia series, second term / ETV Unit, Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department. (2000) • New perspectives of key stage series / ETV Unit, Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department. (1999)

27. Whatare the contents? • Surfing internet resources

28. Whatare the contents? • Useful links (i) Activities for ESL studentsA useful web site with quizzes, exercises and puzzles to help students learn English as a Second Language. Center for Advanced Research on Language AcquisitionThe Center supports research, training, development, and dissemination of information related to second language teaching, learning and assessment. Dave's ESL CafeIt's a good place for teachers especially. This site contains a lot of helpful areas such as the Idea Page and Discussion Center. Other people on the net write in with their ideas and problems and get responses.

29. Whatare the contents? • Useful links (ii) Edufind : Education resources web site for grammarEduFind is operated by the Digital Education Network (DEN). The site provides Online English Grammar and interactive games to learn English language. English as a Second LanguageThis site links a variety of ESL materials. English ClubIncludes a lot of English learning activities and resources for learning and teaching English. English Online Teachers (British Council)The site provides materials and ideas for teachers teaching primary-age students and using games in the classroom. Resources for conducting action research and teaching articles are also included.

30. Whatare the contents? • Useful links (iii) Hong Kong Education City Resources LibraryProvides lesson plans, worksheets, classroom activities, exercises, educational software and websites for the teaching and learning of English language from Pre K to Form 7. The National Council of Teachers of EnglishProvides information on the teaching and learning of English and the language arts as well as resources for English teachers at all levels. Selected Grammar Links for ESL studentsIntroduces students to some of the best links that they will find immediately interesting and useful. Standing Committee on Language Education & ResearchProvides educators and researchers with useful information on research related to language education in Hong Kong.

31. Whatare the contents? • Useful links (iv) TeachingEnglish (British Council)TeachingEnglish is produced by the British Council with content and editorial support from the British Broadcasting Corporation. It aims to promote English, supporting English language teaching (ELT) and providing information and access to ELT products, services and expertise from the UK. All teaching material on the site is free to access. TeachitThis site specializes in English, Drama and Media Studies teaching resources at UK primary and secondary school level. TEFL.NET ESL Lesson PlansProvides classroom ideas and activities for ESL teachers. Useful Websites for English Language Teaching and Learning (Secondary / Sixth-form)Many useful websites for English Language Teaching and Learning are provided by the Education Bureau of the HKSAR. Web English TeacherThe web site allows teachers to use the advantage of online technology to share ideas and to benefit from the work of others. Beginning teachers can find guidance and experienced teachers can find inspiration from the resources available here.

32. More internet resources onTests: • IELTS and TOEFL Practice(apps) • Listen Read Speak English (apps) • Learn English (apps) • Roads to IELTS • 500 words, phrases, idioms for the TOEFL iBT plus typing strategies / by Bruce Stirling. (2010)

33. Sample materials for IELTS… • Academic Reading Test • Academic Writing Test • General Training Reading Test • General Training Writing Test • Speaking Test • Listening Test

34. Whatare the contents? • Useful Subject Headings for searching materials on EdCAT These are some Library of Congress Subject Headings which you can use to retrieve information on English language & literature from EdCAT, the Library catalogue. Use keywords if you do not know the correct subject heading: Children Language Children's Literature Discourse analysis Drama English language English language Study and teaching English literature Study and teaching Fiction Grammar

35. Whatare the contents? Language arts Language and education Language and languages Language acquisition Language experience approach in education Linguistics Literature History and criticism Phonetics Poetry Pragmatics Short stories Sociolinguistics Reading

36. Howtodo better? • Join the “English buddies / clinic chat room” • Using an e-learning platform “Schoology” to exchange ideas and experiences in learning English among students • https://www.schoology.com/lms.php • https://www.schoology.com/register.php • https://www.schoology.com/login

37. Whoare they? • Out there on the “cloud” we can help… @ http://www.lib.ied.edu.hk/info/faq.php

38. Further enquiry:Information Services @ Tel: 26486653 http://www.lib.ied.edu.hk/info/faq.php