Center for English Language
and Orientation Programs
Boston University
Spring 2010
Level HD/E (Advanced)
English Language and Culture Section
Joseph Pettigrew
CELOP 207
890 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-7838
For snow cancellation information, you can call this number at Boston University: 617-353-SNOW
Class Information
The Academic Word List Links
The Academic Word List contains 570 word families which appear frequently in a broad range of academic texts. These are not the 570 most common words in English; they are the ones you will encounter most often while reading in university - as well as in newspapers, magazines, and on the internet. If you want to improve your vocabulary, this is a very good place to start.
Videos from class
Right click and save to your computer to view.
CNN Student News
A daily ten-minute news broadcast for US high school students.
Each program has a transcript on the CNN website. You can also subscribe on iTunes.
Audio from class
Welcome to Boston
Getting around
Information on Boston's subway system, commonly referred to as "The T".
Clubs and organizations at BU
BU Today: A Club for Every Taste and Cause
Things to do if you're under 21
An article on the BU Today website with music, dance clubs, karaoke, bowling, theater & film - and late-night places to eat
Get to know your neighborhood
The BU Today site has short profiles of several Boston-area neighborhoods, including Harvard Square, Kenmore Square, Chinatown, and many more. Each one includes a short description, suggestions of things to do, places to eat and shop, and a slideshow with pictures. If you'd like to see more of Boston than Commonwealth Ave, take a look. Just click on the image below to go to the site for all the profiles.
I recommend checking out Coolidge Corner, which is a 10-minute walk from CELOP in Brookline.
Newcomer's Almanac for February
A newsletter with information for people who are new to the U.S. In pdf format. Right click on the image to download.
February's issue includes Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day and other holidays, Black History Month, attitudes towards marriage, information on cooking, and more.
You might also be interested in ...
Video Jug is site that's a lot like YouTube, but with instructional videos on almost every topic you can think of. Best of all, the videos have transcripts, so you can read as well as listen. If you register, you can also download the videos to watch on your iPod or cell phone. There is a mix of British and American videos (and accents).
To get you started, try this one: Memorizing Vocabulary and Languages
Semester Calendar
Important dates & homework assignments
Click on the box to see all of the text for that day.
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