What is Learning Resources (LR)?

  • Meet at weekly sessions to get help on various topics (technology, class support, etc.).
  • Practice tools (Canvas, Zoom, MS Office, etc.) that will help you succeed in your studies.
  • Get Speaking and Listening practice as you join and participate in these sessions.

Computer Lab

The USLC Computer Lab (Room 339) has 21 computers and software to help you improve your English. Contact uslc.studentsupport@usask.ca for assistance with the lab.

Software in the Computer Lab

Tense Buster

This software:

  • is free to use in the USLC Computer Lab
  • is for beginner to advanced levels
  • helps you improve your:
    • grammar
    • vocabulary
    • listening
    • writing
    • reading
    • speaking
    • pronunciation
  • use a demonstration version here
Audacity

This software:
Praat

This software:
Pronunciation Power One

This software:

  • is free to use in the USLC Computer Lab
  • teaches you how to hear and pronounce language sounds
  • is for beginner to intermediate learners
  • can buy this software here
Pronunciation Power Two

This software:

  • is free to use in the USLC Computer Lab
  • teaches you how to hear and pronounce language sounds
  • is for beginner to intermediate learners
  • can buy this software here

Technology Help

Recommended technology for hybrid learning

Due to the increased delivery of remote/online classes, USask has outlined technology requirements to assist you.

If you require any assistance checking your technology, please email uslc.studentsupport@usask.ca.

Cybersecurity

With an increase of online activity in our daily lives, there have also been an increase in cyberattacks (scams, phishing).

Keep your devices, personal information and identity, and online accounts safe.

Email

To connect your USask email account to your device(s) (Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac laptop, Windows laptop and others), login at the link below for setup guides.

Microsoft Office

As a USLC student you have access to download and install Microsoft 365 for free:

  1. Log in to your PAWS account
  2. On the left, click on "Apps and Services"
  3. In search bar, type "micr"
  4. Click on "Microsoft Student Advantage"
  5. Follow instructions

Free read and write software

  • Software to help you with your reading, writing, studying, and research
  • Free download to any device
  • Hear text aloud
  • Search picture dictionaries
  • Predictive word support
  • ...and more

Need help?