UM Language Resource Center

Tools, resources, and digital projects supporting language learning and research at the University of Michigan.

LRC Tools & Services

Library

Media Library Catalog

Searchable catalog of the LRC's media collection — films, audio, and language learning materials available for checkout or in-house use.

www.lrc.lsa.umich.edu/catalog
Tool

FITS — Schedule Importer

Pull class schedule data by instructor and export it directly to Google Calendar. Useful for coordinating language courses and lab sessions.

fits.lrc.lsa.umich.edu
Tool

Learning Network

Searchable databases for finding conversation partners and language tutors across the University community.

learning-network.lrc.lsa.umich.edu
Tool

NLP Tools

Natural language processing utilities including a text-to-speech generator and a pronunciation assessment demo for language learners.

nlp-tools.lrc.lsa.umich.edu
Language

Xiezi — Chinese Character Trainer

Interactive app for practicing Chinese character writing and recognition, supporting learners at multiple proficiency levels. Developed by David Porter (English).

xiezi.asian.lsa.umich.edu
Fun

Purikurapi — LRC Photobooth

LRC's digital photobooth, inspired by Japanese purikura. Used for events and outreach.

purikurapi.lrc.lsa.umich.edu

Faculty Projects

Tool

OCILL Exercise Utility

LMS-integrated exercise platform purpose-built to support right-to-left language instruction (Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu, and others). Originally developed by Adi Raz at UT Austin before migrating to UM.

ocill.lrc.lsa.umich.edu
Language

Verbal Stratagems

A searchable database of verbal strategies and idiomatic expressions for advanced learners, developed by Brenda Imber (ELI).

verbal-stratagems.eli.lsa.umich.edu
Language

Modern Standard Arabic: Advanced to Superior

Digital companion site for Raji Rammuny's textbook Modern Standard Arabic: Advanced to Superior Level (NES/CAAS).

amsas.nes.lsa.umich.edu
Language

Business Arabic

Digital companion site for Raji Rammuny's Business Arabic textbook, covering professional and commercial Arabic language use (NES/CAAS).

business-arabic.nes.lsa.umich.edu