Speaking and Listening for English Language Learners

These 50-minute workshops allow students to practise social conversation and academic discussion in a fun and supportive environment.

Each session covers a different topic. Topics include:

  • participating in discussions
  • asking and answering questions
  • defending a point of view

  • listening in lectures and presentations

  • starting and continuing a conversation
  • speaking politely
  • disagreeing in a culturally appropriate way

Tutor: Jessica Ritchie

Course Outline (PDF)

Dates and times

  • Term 3 workshop: Monday, 28 July, from 2.00 pm to 2.50 pm In-person only TOPIC: " Expressing Opinions: Agreeing and disagreeing": passed
  • Term 4 workshop: Tuesday,23 September from 11.00 am to 11.50 am In-person only TOPIC: " Starting and continuing a conversation": enrolment and venue>>