The Language Resource Centre (LRC) is a space where students can:
- work independently on computerized language assignments
- meet with others to complete a group assignment
- access reference books in various languages
- practice conversation skills with a native speaker
- play a board game or read
The LRC is available for drop-in visits and offers support with:
- Practicing conversation skills in Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and French
- Technical support for LearningBranch (the platform used in our virtual lab)
Spring 2022 Schedule (Jan. 11 - April 13)
The LRC is open five days a week, starting Tuesday, Jan. 11. To practice Chinese and French, drop by Birch Building, room BR289 at the times listed below.
Japanese and Spanish will continue to operate virtually via Zoom.
| Monday 11:30-1 | Tuesday 10:30-2:30 | Wednesday 11:30-1:45 | Thursday 11:30-2:30 | Friday 8:30-1:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9 Norie Japanese Join Session |
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| 11:30-12:15 Catherine French BR289 |
10:30-2:30 Lydie French BR289 |
11:30-1 Catherine French BR289 |
11:30-1 Lydie French BR289 |
12-1 Norie Japanese Join Session |
| 12:15-1 Lydie French BR289 |
1-1:45 Josema Spanish Join Session |
1-2:30 Josema Spanish Join Session |
1-1:45 Tong Chinese BR289 |
We are closed on:
- Family Day (Feb. 21)
- Reading Break (Feb. 22-25)
Please note that everyone is welcome whenever we are open. The languages indicated here should not limit the time you visit us. Those are the languages spoken by the teachers and staff member on duty.
Goals
The Language Department has created this resource centre to give students the opportunity to work individually, at their own pace, on a variety of assignments ranging from listening exercises to Internet-based assignments.
Students are expected to spend between 30 and 45 minutes a week in the LRC working on specific assignments prepared by their instructor. A list of assignments for each course is posted in the LRC on the white board.
Students receive a mark (from 10% to 15% depending on the course) for their oral-aural work in the Resource Centre. However, the LRC is also open for students who want to meet informally with their conversation instructor or with other students to work on group assignments. Resources such as language dictionaries are available to students.
Orientation
Please ask the attendant for an orientation, if you have never used the LearningBranch platform, he or she will be happy to help you.
Location
Birch Building, room BR289
Language Resource Centre staff
The LRC is staffed by:
- speakers of Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish, who can answer your language and tech related questions
- staff members who can assist you with the computers
| Contact Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Tong Chow | tchow@capilanou.ca |
| French | Lydie Jannon | lydiejannon@capilanou.ca |
| Japanese | Norie Ishida | norieishida@capilanou.ca |
| Spanish | Josema Zamorano | jzamorano@capilanou.ca |
| Staff | Lydie Jannon |
lydiejannon@capilanou.ca |
| Supervisor of the LRC | Catherine Gloor | cgloor@capilanou.ca |