Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International):

Cambridge ESOL Speaking Examiner training - Young Learners

Date: Saturday, June 25th, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Speaker: Jim George

Description:
Professional development day-long session to train experienced and qualified teachers of young learners, to be become Speaking Examiners. This workshop will cover the speaking tests for the three levels of YLE - Starters, Movers and Flyers. The aims of the training session are:
* to make trainee examiners aware of the general responsibilities of a Cambridge ESOL speaking examiner, likely problems/issues that may arise and how to manage them effectively;
* to familiarise trainee examiners with the format and procedure of the YLE Speaking tests;
* to give trainee examiners the opportunity to conduct practice Speaking tests;
* to standardise the assessment of YLE candidates: ensuring familiarity with Cambridge ESOL assessment criteria, with standards set by standardisation DVD, and making sure examiners are able to carry out accurate assessments in accordance with these;
* to give trainee examiners the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about all aspects of the above.

Cambridge ESOL speaking examiners must have: 3+ years relevant, recent, full-time teaching experience; University degree; valid visa; EFL qualification preferred; non-native speakers may apply.

For consideration please submit CV to:

JIM GEORGE
Cambridge ESOL Team Leader
Luna International JP004
oyajim@gmail.com
tel/fax 0263-34-4481

NB. If you wish to attend, you must apply in writing and complete pre-training requirements.