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

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to speak with students who are native English speakers as well as other English language learners.

Tutor: Jessica Ritchie

If you have difficulty enrolling, please email Jessica.

Course Outline (PDF)

Dates and times

  • In-person Monday, 4 March 2024 from 11.00 am to 11.50 am - TOPIC: Making conversation: passed
  • Term 2 Workshop: In-person Tuesday, 30 April 2024 from 11.00 am to 11.50 am - TOPIC: Asking and Answering Questions: enrolment and venue>>
  • Term 2 Workshop: In-person Monday, 13 May 2024 from 1.00 pm to 1.50 pm - TOPIC: Speaking Politely: enrolment and venue>>

Even if this workshop is fully booked, it is likely there will be space on the day, so feel free to turn up. If you would like to be notified when this workshop is next scheduled, or just find out more, email Jessica.