Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International):

Professional Development: Teachers of children - Speaking test examiners

Date: Sunday, April 24th, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Speaker: Jim George

Description:
POSTPONED: This event has been postponed from March 21 to April 24.

Professional development day-long session to train experienced and qualified teachers of young learners, to be become Oral Examiners ("OEs"). 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 oral 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 OEs 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 Oral 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.

Organization: Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)

Cost: 10,000 yen

Venue: UK Plus English School, Sanko Bld. 3F, 1-14-1 Izumi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi (in Sakae near TV Tower in Nagoya)

Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Contact Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)

Website: www.luna-jp004.jp/