These audio exercise files are supplemental to the material in your language textbooks. You can download the audio exercises if you meet all the following criteria:
- You are enrolled in one of the language courses listed below.
- Your computer meets the minimum system requirement listed below.
- Your computer has an Internet connection.
Eligible Courses:
| Course Name | Name of Text Book |
|---|---|
| First Year Chinese | Integrated Chinese, L. 1, P.1 |
| Chinese Conversation and Composition | Supplemental |
| First Year French | Rapports |
| Second Year French | Quant a Moi |
| French Conversation and Composition | Bonne Continuation, 2ed |
| First Year German | Kontakte 6th Edition |
| Second Year German | Kaleidoskop |
| Third Year German | Stationen |
| First Year Italian | Percorsi |
| Second Year Italian | Parliamo Italiano |
| Italian Conversation and Composition | DaCapo 6th Edition |
| First Year Japanese | Elementary Japanese L.1 |
| Second Year Japanese | Elementary Japanese L. 2 |
| First Year Russian | Nachalo 2nd Edition |
| First Year Spanish | Dicho y Hecho, 8th Edition |
| Second Year Spanish | Fuentes |
| Spanish Conversation and Composition | A Que Si |
| Spanish Conversation and Composition-Heritage | El Mundo 21 hispano |
Minimum System Requirements:
For Mac
G4 Processor 1 Ghz or higher
512 MB RAM or higher
For PC
Pentium IV Processor 2.8 Ghz or higher
512 MB RAM or higher
Sound Card and Speakers
Operating System/Software
Mac OS X
Browser: Firefox 2.0x or later
Media Player: QuickTime
Windows 2000 or higher
Browser: Internet Explorer v.6.x later or Firefox 2.x or later
Media Player: Winamp3
Technical Support
Call Student Helpdesk at 610-660-3070 or email stc@sju.edu.
How to download the audio files:
For Mac Users
- Make sure that your Mac meets the minimum system requirement listed above.
- Go to the Foreign Languages and Literatures Language Lab web site.
- Click on the name of the course, for example, "First Year French."
- If you wish to listen to the file immediately, simply click on the desired file. You will be prompted to type the username and password. Use the username and password that your instructor gave you for the course. Then click Login. The audio file will be played.
If you wish to listen to the file later and save it, you can hold down the option key and click on the file. You will be prompted to type the username and password. Use the username and password that your instructor gave you for the course. Then click Login. The audio file will be downloaded onto your desktop. For Macs running OS X, the audio file will be downloaded to your User folder (or other designated download folder) and will appear with an iTunes icon. - Once you have downloaded the file, create and name a new folder on your desktop, then drag the file you just downloaded to this folder.
- Drag (or copy) this folder to the location on your hard drive from which you plan access it regularly.
- Make sure that your PC meets the minimum system requirement listed above.
- Go to the Foreign Languages and Literatures Language Lab web site.
- Check to see if you have the winamp3 software, if you don't, click here to download the winamp software. MP3 files will also work with the Windows Media Player and QuickTime for PC.
- Click on the name of the course, for example, "First Year French."
- If you wish to listen to the file immediately, simply click on the desired file. You will be prompted to type the username and password. Use the username and password that your instructor gave you for the course. Then click OK. The audio file will be played.
If you wish to listen to the file later and save it, you can you can Right-click on the audio file you wish to download and choose "Save Target As" to save it so you can listen to it later. You will be prompted to type the username and password. Use the username and password that your instructor gave you for the course. Then click OK. Make sure you save it to a desired folder (create a new folder if necessary). Leave the filename as is and under "Save File Type" choose "winamp media file"
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can have access to these audio files?
Any student who is enrolled in the above mentioned classes is eligible to download these audio files
Can I download these files if I live off campus?
Yes. Any student who is enrolled in the language courses listed above and who has a computer that meets the minimum requirement with an Internet connection will be able to download the audio exercise files.
How do I access these audio files if I don't have a computer at home?
You can do the following:
- You can go to the Language Resource Center in Bellarmine Room 315 during the evening hours.
- Or you can use any of the computer lab facilities on campus, such as SC129, or Post 201 to access the audio files.
- You can also request a CD of the audio exercises from Ms. Lindsay Dragon iin Bellarmine Room 316, which is located behind Room 315. Then use the lab computer to listen to the audio files.
How can I download the audio files?
You must have the necessary hardware and software to download the files. Check the minimum system requirement on our web page to successfully download the audio files.
If I run into technical problems, whom should I contact for help?
Please contact the student helpdesk (x3070) or email hawknet@sju.edu if you have any technical questions.
Whom should I contact to get the username and password to access the audio files?
You must contact your instructor to get the username and password. Helpdesk will not give out username and password over the phone or email.
