ELLIS at the Ferguson Library : Learn more about ELLIS

English Language Learning Interactive System is designed to teach English to students of different ages and
levels. ELLIS combines graphics, video, digital sound, animation.  ELLIS supports instructions in
over 60 languages.
 
THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES AN ORIENTATION SESSION.
Orientation for ELLIS is held every second and third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the computer lab in the Main Library.
REGISTRATION FOR ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED:
Come to the reference desk or call 203-351-8221 or 203-351-8222 to register for the next training.

ELLIS SELF ORIENTATION is available for very motivated learners.
Click here and try it. 

If you feel comfortable with the program after you have completed
the self orientation and need a learner ID and a password, stop by the
reference desk and complete an application form.  

Your password and learner’s ID usually consists of your first name in lower key
and last 4 digits of your telephone number. You will be able to use your password and learner’s ID in three business days
after you submit an application. After the training or self orientation you can use ELLIS during the hours the
lab is open for ESL learners.


See the schedule below.

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In English: Video Language

 Set of 20 ESL DVDs is only available on one computer in the Main library computer lab during the same hours as ELLIS.

Schedule
for ELLIS, Tell Me More, Mango and In English Video Language is
available to the general public at the following library locations:

Technical assistance will not be provided during these hours. To use this service you are required to
take an orientation session. Please go to the second floor reference desk to
register, or call 964-1000, ext. 8221 or 8222.