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Free ESL Workshop Series

Posted by HÂþ»­ ESL Programs on September 7, 2017 in General Announcements

Throughout the academic year, HÂþ»­ ESLÌýoffers a series ofÌýfree workshops to help students review and expand their knowledge of the English language. All HÂþ»­ students are invited to drop in for a different topic each week to develop speaking and listening ​skills for a variety ofÌýcon​​​​texts and improve theirÌýacademic writing through a focus on grammar.Ìý

Workshops are heldÌýTuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30, September 12-November 23, in Mona Campbell Room 2110.Ìý

The Mechanics of Writing (Tuesdays 4:30-6:30)Ìý

The Tuesday workshop series called The Mechanics of Writing focuses on reviewingÌýthe building blocks of grammar to improve a student's writing on exams, assignments, and academic papers, and to help make the most out of other academic support on campus such as the Study Skills workshops, the Writing Centre, and writing classes. Each workshop is self-contained,Ìýso students can come to just a few, or come every Tuesday. The workshops will include explanation of rules and theory, as well as ample time for writing feedback by a qualified and experienced ESL instructor.Ìý

Focus on Communication (Thursdays 4:30-6:30)Ìý

The Thursday workshop series focuses on strategies and resources for successful communication in a variety of common contexts. The workshops will include discussion of theory as well as lots of practice time with a qualified and experienced ESL instructor.Ìý

Fall 2017 Free Workshop dates and topics:Ìý

The Mechanics of Writing

Tuesdays 4:30-6:30

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Focus on Communication

Thursdays 4:30-6:30

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Sept. 12

The World of Nouns

Sept. 14

Effective Oral PresentationsÌý

Sept. 19

The World of Verbs

Sept. 21

The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT)

Sept. 26

Academic Vocabulary

Sept. 28

The Art of DebateÌý

Oct. 3

The Sentence

Oct. 5

Listening Strategies and TechniquesÌý

Oct. 10

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Oct. 12

Informal Speaking 1

Oct. 17

English for Healthcare and the Health Professions

Oct. 19

Speaking about Numbers and Statistics

Oct. 24

Why is English so Weird?

Oct. 26

Academic Language for the ClassroomÌý

Oct. 31

Writing about Numbers and Statistics

Nov. 2

Canadian Culture and LanguageÌý

Nov. 14

Proofreading

Nov. 16

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Nov. 21

Email Writing

Nov. 23

Informal Speaking 2

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