Guide to English as a Second Language (ESOL) Videos
The video programs described below are intended to help those users who are trying to improve their English language skills:- Connect with English (series)
- American Scenes (series)
- Inside America: Scenes of Everyday Life (series)
- Pronunciation for Success
- Pronunciation for Success: Job Interviews
- Breaking the Accent Barrier
Connect with English (series)
This series is intended for foreign speakers who wish assistance in learning English. The general plot involves Rebecaa, a singer who travels across America. Topics include: leaving home, parenting, education, work, love, success, and loss. The series is made up of thirteen videotapes, which can be accompanied by a reading guide or teacher's guide. Each tape features several episodes.
Tape One - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 1
Introduction/Meet the Discussion Group
Tape Two - PE1128.A2C686 1992 pt. 2
- Unit 1
- Episode 1 - Rebecca's Dream
- Episode 2 - Differences
- Episode 3 - A Visit to the Doctor
- Episode 4 - Celebrations
Tape Three - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 3
- Unit 1
- Episode 5 - Breaking the News
- Episode 6 - Saying Goodbye
- Episode 7 - Leaving Home
- Episode 8 - The Stranger
Tape Four - PE1129.A2C686 1997 pt. 4
- Unit 1
- Episode 9 - The Motel
- Episode 10 - Negotiations
- Episode 11 - Photos and Farewells
- Episode 12 - A New Home
Tape Five - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 5
- Unit 2
- Episode 13 - Job Hunting
- Episode 14 - A Bad Day
- Episode 15 - A Night Out
- Episode 16 - First Day of Class
Tape Six - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 6
- Unit 2
- Episode 17 - Casey at the Bat
- Episode 18 - The Art Gallery
- Episode 19 - The Picnic
- Episode 20 - Prejudice
Tape Seven - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 7
- Unit 2
- Episode 21 - A Difficult Decision
- Episode 22 - Guitar Lessons
- Episode 23 - Retirement Party
- Episode 24 - The Phone Call
Tape Eight - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 8
- Unit 3
- Episode 25 - Review
- Episode 26 - The Emergency
- Episode 27 - Bad News
- Episode 28 - Brothers
Tape Nine - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 9
- Unit 3
- Episode 29 - Grief
- Episode 30 - Life Goes On
- Episode 31 - A Box of Memories
- Episode 32 - The Missing Car
Tape Ten - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 10
- Unit 3
- Episode 33 - A Breakdown
- Episode 34 - A Call for Help
- Episode 35 - Changes
- Episode 36 - The Farm
Tape Eleven - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 11
- Unit 4
- Episode 37 - Thanksgiving
- Episode 38 - Starting Over
- Episode 39 - The Pressure's On
- Episode 40 - Sharing Feelings
Tape Twelve - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 12
- Unit 4
- Episode 41 - Unexpected Offers
- Episode 42 - The Audition
- Episode 43 - Dreamcatcher
- Episode 44 - Gifts
Tape Thirteen - PE1128.A2C686 1997 pt. 13
- Unit 4
- Episode 45 - True Love
- Episode 46 - Friendship
- Episode 47 - The Lost Boys
- Episode 48 - A Very Good Year
Guides
Teacher's Guide - PE1128.A2C686 1997 teacher's guide
Guide - PE1128.A2C686 1997 guide
American Scenes: an English Language Video Series
American Scenes is a 33-episode DVD/CD series designed to aid the intermediate level English student in improving comprehension and in mastering structures, functions, and colloquial language.On Each DVD, two to five minute skits allows students not only to hear spoken American English, but also to see actions, gestures, facial expressions, and physical settings, thus providing a visual context which facilitates comprehension. Accompanying CDs are comprised of the audio tracks from the videos.
Program 1 - PE1112.7.A44 2005 #1
Getting around: theme, travel (73 min.)
Program 2 - PE1112.7.A44 2005 #2
Home sweet home: theme, housing (76 min.)
Program 3 - PE1112.7.A44 2005 #3
Eat to your heart's content: theme, food (50 min.)
Program 4 - PE1112.7.A44 2005 #4
Hitting the books: theme, university life (55 min.)
Program 5 - PE1112.7.A44 2005 #5
An ounce of prevention : theme, emergency situations (50 min.)
Program 6 - PE1112.7.A44 2005 #6
Getting along: theme, everyday living (43 min.)
Program 7 - PE1112.7.A44 2005 #7
Out on the town: theme, social settings (65 min.)
Inside America: Scenes of Everyday Life
"Inside America" is a 4 video, 150 minute series designed to introduce the viewer to American culture and institutions, such as the American government, employment in America, the various regional cultures, and traditional holidays. A 151 page guide is available to use with the videos.
E169.1.I57 1999 VHS
Tape 1. (units 1-4) - E169.1.I57 1999 #1
Services to the Public
American Government
Growing up in America
The School System
Tape 2. (units 5-7) - E169.1.I57 1999 #2
Getting a Job
Working
Leisure
Tape 3. (units 8-10) - E169.1.I57 1999 #3
The East Coast
The Heartland
The West
Tape 4. (units 11-13) - E169.1.I57 1999 #4
Holidays (January-June)
Holidays (July-November)
The Holiday Season
Pronunciation for Success
This 157 minute course is designed to introduce the English sound system and to help those who need to practice the necessary skills to improve North American English pronunciation. 2 videocasettes, 1 workbook and 3 CDs.
PE1137.P76 2001 VHS
Pronunciation for Success: Job Interviews
This 187 minute video demonstrates techniques that can be used by people who speak English as a second language for a successful job interview. It is intended for people in a technical, business, or skilled position who are seeking employment in the United States.
HF5549.5.I6P76 1995 VHS
Breaking the Accent Barrier
This is a 60 minute ESL "self-help" video designed to overcome the accent barriers that keep new English speakers from being heard, understood, and respected. The teacher is David Alan Stern, Ph.D., a leading accent/dialect coach and instructor. The video includes an instruction pamphlet in the box.PE1137.B73 1991 VHS
