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English Language Learners: Speaking and Writing Series

There will be four informal conversations about writing followed by a writing workshop. By the end of this series, participants will:
  • develop their foundational skills in academic writing.
  • develop their English-speaking skills in a conversational setting.
  • build connections with fellow English language learners with the goal of fostering a greater sense of belongingness.

Schedule:

All sessions will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Peters Building on the 2nd Floor in Room: P224. Lunch will be provided at all of the session for particpants. The conversations take place over lunch from noon to 12:45 p.m. with the workshops taking place after lunch from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 26

  • Conversation topic: Welcome and introductions
  • Workshop: Parts of speech and sentence types

Friday, Oct. 24 

  • Conversation topic: Strategies for developing your writing skills and vocabulary
  • Workshop: Writing with integrity: Paraphrasing and citing
Friday, Nov. 21
  • Conversation topic: The writing process
  • Workshop: Ten important grammar conventions
Friday, Dec. 12 
  • Conversation topic: Writing genres/writing in the disciplines
  • Workshop: Inserting your perspective in your writing

The program will be facilitated by Dr. James Southworth, Writing Consultant at Laurier’s Writing Support. If you would like to participate in this series or if you have any questions, please contact Dr. James Southworth at jsouthworth@wlu.ca.