Start a blog to practice English

One of our students has begun to write a blog.I think blogging is a wonderful way to practice writing English with a purpose. You might enjoy checking out her site.

http:/vegangifts.blogspot.com

"Just Words" now offered as one choice

If you are interested in learning about and evaluating the Tutor and Student materials for the new Wilson Reading System's "Just Words," come to the Literacy Office. I attended a training session last week, and would love to discuss with you what this system offers to adult learners. You can read about the program here:

http://www.justwords.com/

Free computer courses and job seeking information

www.gcflearnfree.org

Great free help and actual training. Take a look.

Consejos de Salud Para Tí

http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/espanoix.htm


Rebecca Brown, MLS, Kansas Outreach & Technology Liaison, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region
University of Kansas Medical Center announces:

Consejos de Salud Para Tí (Health Advice for You), a new monthly online health advice column for Spanish-speaking consumers. The column is part of AHRQ's Información en Espanol Web site which now includes audio and video in Spanish on a wide range of health care issues.

AHRQ's enhanced Spanish-language Web site includes more than 35 consumer guides (guide titles are in English as well) on health care quality, surgery, health conditions and diseases, quitting smoking, safe use of medicines, understanding health insurance options and prevention and wellness. The 30 and 60 second audio spots on the Web site focus on comparisons of pills for type 2 diabetes, pain medicines for osteoarthritis, tips for preventing blood clots, safe and effective use of blood thinner pills, tips for quitting smoking, preventive health and more.

Learn new vocabulary words in context

http://www.vocabsushi.com


A new project that might be worth taking a look at. There are costs involved to subscribe, but you can try it out for free.

Language Megasite

http://www.word2word.com


This site gathers together all of the various language sites and most, if not all, of the world's languages. It was one of the first projects I learned about when the Internet was new, and it has grown exponentially over the years. Take a look.

LingQ

Several people in the Adult Learning community have given high marks to this online program for languages, including English. Although they have courses for sale, considerable content is available for free. Take a look



http://www.lingq.com/