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 4 workshop: Tuesday,23 September from 11.00 am to 11.50 am In-person only TOPIC: " Starting and continuing a conversation": passed
  • Tuesday, 24 February, from 12.00 pm to 12.50 pm. Topic: Making Conversation (in-person only).: enrolment and venue>>