This section of the website is divided into 3 main parts:

1. advice on selecting materials and software for language learning,

2. products to buy, and

3. useful links.

The products to buy section also contains:

• multi-lingual proofing tools
• multi-lingual wordprocessors
• multi-lingual speech recognition/dictation software

Translation software and dictionaries are found in other sections of the website. 

Advice on Selecting Materials

Nowadays, there is a wide variety of materials available for learning languages. Modern materials and software such as  CD ROMs, DVDs, cassettes, and videos, provide colour, variety and sources of authentic input (examples of real language used by native speakers).  Traditional materials are mainly text-based and tend to focus more on reading and writing skills e.g. course books, work books, text books, graded readers, and grammar exercises - these can also be very useful.  All these materials are designed for language learners, but we should not forget that there is a huge amount of authentic material designed for native speakers which can be used for advanced learners, and adapted for those who are less proficient: books, magazines, newspapers, games, music, films, radio, and tv.

When selecting materials for language learning you should try to find those that match your:

• language level e.g. advanced level
• age group e.g. adult 
• reason for learning the language e.g. to improve your letter writing ability
• preferred approach e.g. like to do repetitive exercises
• mode of learning e.g. self-study
• price range e.g. £15 to £25
• equipment available e.g. using Windows 95+

Look for attractive materials, which you find interesting, colourful and useful.  They should be clearly laid out and well-structured.  Borrow materials from a friend or a library first, if you can, to make sure that you can get on with them.  You can also ask your teacher or fill in a short online form to use our advisory service.

You can also consult the CILT resources library . Another possibility is the Hull CALL software database.

Global Office - an enhancement to Microsoft Office for 100+ languages

Global Writer -  a word processor with a wide range of languages

Microsoft Office Proofing Tools - allows users to proof documents in 50+ languages

CD ROMs and DVDs from Eurotalk for learners of most languages and all levels

Selected Products

	Beginners
Talk Now Learn Hebrew
Eurotalk	Our Price: £24.99
	-click on the image for our latest price and availability Features Ideal For Beginners Topics include: first words; phrases; food; shopping; numbers and time Test Your Knowledge - easy and hard quizzes Monitor Your Progress On Screen Help Print A Picture Dictionary
	Children
Vocabulary Builder Hebrew
Eurotalk	Our Price: £14.99
	Platform: Macintosh, Windows -click on the image for our latest price and availability
	Intermediate level
World Talk Hebrew
Euro Talk	RRP: £29.99
	-click on the image for our latest price and availability Features Perfect follow-on to the popular "Talk Now" range. Dictation, worksheets and a brand new recording section. Topics covered include calendar, sentence building, asking directions, weather and numbers. Interactive TV Quiz. You can also compete in a one-to-one match with a friend.

Links (in alphabetical order)

Ancient Hebrew Research Center - information on Hebrew culture, fashion, museums, dictionaries, films, grammar, materials, phrases ans tests.

Columbia University Libraries - academic links of interest

Jewish Funland - games about Jewish culture, grammar, phrases and history

Judaism.about.com - information about Jewish names and their meanings

Teach Yourself Courses - over 1 million people buy these courses each year!

University of Texas language lab - useful links and resources for students of Hebrew