Other Sites of Interest

The Department of Linguistics channels many of its students to the Humanities Computing and Media Centre to access the Linguistics software available through the Centre. C.A.L.L. (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) programs help students to learn about different facets of Linguistics in general (UVic Phonetic Database - PDBLive) and to develop ear training and transcription skills (IPALab and L.I.P.S.) in particular. Take a look at what we have online.

The International Phonetic Association [IPA] is the major and oldest organization representing phoneticians. The IPA Web site provides information on the International Phonetic Alphabet [also IPA], sound recordings, available phonetic fonts, membership, examinations in phonetics and has links to other sources of information on phonetics. Dr. John Esling from the Department is the IPA's current Secretary. His appointment is from July 1999 to June 2003.

Download the most current version of the IPA Chart, the IPA Number Chart and the chart of Extensions (revised to 1993, updated 1996). These charts have been prepared in Adobe Acrobat PDF format (which supports both MAC and IBM platforms) and will require an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.

Making a webpage with IPA characters can be frustrating at best; but help is available. Check out the IPA Keypad, produced by the UVic Humanities Computing and Media Centre.

The Department enjoys a close relationship with Speech Technology Research Ltd [STR]. The University of Victoria Phonetic Database [PDB], a collection of some 57 languages on CD-ROM, is a collaborative effort between the Department, STR and Kay Elemetrics of New Jersey. Much of the analysis and teaching software used by the Department has been created at STR.

ESL links

Professional Organizations

TESL Canada
TESOL

Journals and Newsletters

TESL Journal
TESOL Journal
TESOL Quarterly
ELT Journal Table of contents and abstracts of current issues available on-line.

ESL Teacher Links

Dave's ESL Cafe