Resources for Students

Anki Flashcard Program:

  • A free, friendly, powerful, and intelligent flash card tool, based on spaced repetition principles. Anki enables learners to remember vocabulary terms much easier, especially with our customized multimedia cards.
  • Please download Anki and free learning materials from https://ankiweb.net/shared/decks/ [TOP]

Computer Labs and Vocal Booths:

  • DLC computer labs can be used for foreign language study, cultural activates, and viewing multiple-region DVDs or VHS tapes.
  • Multilingual word processing with spell check, web browsing, e-mail, and learning/course management systems (such as SmartSite, Moodle, and Wimba) are also available.
  • Use the four vocal booths (sound-proof rooms) to record your audio or watch videos for specific language classes. If several students need to watch the same video (DVD or a tape), Room 53A can be reserved. [TOP]

Guides, Handouts and Tip Sheets:

  • Click Here for guides, handouts, and tip sheets that accompany various DLC resources and tools. [TOP]

Language Placement Exams:

  • The DLC offers placement exams for French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Russian, etc. Please see the Placement Exam page for more information. [TOP]

Reserve Materials:

  • A library of reserve materials is maintained by the DLC. UCD Textbooks, workbooks, AV materials, etc. are available for check-out, with a limit of two hours. Click here for available titles. [TOP]

Critical Language Scholarship

  • The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) offers approximately 550 full-funding awards for intensive overseas language and cultural immersion in one of 9 eligible languages. CLS aims for participants to earn the equivalent of one-year of U.S. classroom study during summer 2026. Applications are available here and are due by November 18, 2025 at 5pm PST. No letters of recommendation are required to apply.

Technology Training:

  • The DLC is happy to provide technology workshops for students to aid them in completing class projects such as digital story-telling with still images and narration, simple video editing, etc. Please contact the Center with your request. [TOP]

Additional Software

  • The DLC provides limited CALL courseware for integration into language curricula, providing self-paced as well as instructor-led learning activities. The courseware consists of interactive multimedia programs with visuals, sound, text, video, animation, and self- or teacher-evaluation capabilities. Some resources are web-based, but most are stored locally on DLC computers or on CD-ROMs.
  • Software at the DLC
  • Software on External Sites [TOP]

Work-Study Job Application Form: Only used when a vacant position is announced.