ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) TUTOR WORKSHOPS

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) TUTOR WORKSHOPS April - June 2012

Tutors at WEA Highland will deliver a series of ESOL tutor training / CPD workshops from April to June 2012. The workshops are stand-alone and cover themes aimed at supporting tutors who are teaching ESOL learners in the area. They also provide opportunities for tutors to network.

The topic/content of each workshop has been inspired by workshops and presentations we attended at the IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language) conference, held in Glasgow in March 2012. We hope to cascade some of the more interesting and inspiring ideas from the conference.

DATES & TOPICS:

Friday 27 April 13:00 – 15:00 - Using songs, lyrics and music trivia in the ESOL classroom. Trainer: Melanie Danet.

Friday 11 May 10:00 - 12:00 - Using technology for ESOL teaching and learning. Trainer: Gillian Scott.

Monday 28 May 13:00 – 15:00 - Graded Readers: pre and post reading activities for using graded readers both in and out of the classroom. Trainer: Melanie Danet.

Tuesday 12 June 14:00 – 16:00 - Teaching vocabulary and collocations. Trainer: Siobhan Mackie

Thursday 28 June 10:00 - 12:00 - Teaching pronunciation to ESOL learners. Trainer: Shona Radojkovic

VENUE: All sessions will be held at: Highland Homeless Trust meeting room, David Whyte House (basement) 57 Church Street Inverness IV1 1DR (Please note that this venue is not suitable for wheelchair access – please let us know if required.)

The workshops are free and tea/coffee is provided. If you would like to book a place on any of the workshops, please contact Gillian Scott, ESOL Tutor Training Coordinator at the WEA. Tel (MOBILE): 07851 413276 Email: [email protected]