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Throughout the academic year, Dalhousie ESLÌýoffers a series ofÌýfree workshops to help students review and expand their knowledge of the English language. All Dalhousie students are invited to drop in for a different topic each week to develop speaking and listening ​skills for a variety ofÌýcon​​​​texts and improve theirÌýacademic writing through a focus on grammar.Ìý
Workshops are heldÌýTuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30, September 12-November 23, in Mona Campbell Room 2110.Ìý
The Mechanics of Writing (Tuesdays 4:30-6:30)Ìý
The Tuesday workshop series called The Mechanics of Writing focuses on reviewingÌýthe building blocks of grammar to improve a student's writing on exams, assignments, and academic papers, and to help make the most out of other academic support on campus such as the Study Skills workshops, the Writing Centre, and writing classes. Each workshop is self-contained,Ìýso students can come to just a few, or come every Tuesday. The workshops will include explanation of rules and theory, as well as ample time for writing feedback by a qualified and experienced ESL instructor.Ìý
Focus on Communication (Thursdays 4:30-6:30)Ìý
The Thursday workshop series focuses on strategies and resources for pilipiliÂþ»ful communication in a variety of common contexts. The workshops will include discussion of theory as well as lots of practice time with a qualified and experienced ESL instructor.Ìý
Fall 2017 Free Workshop dates and topics:Ìý
The Mechanics of Writing Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 |
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Focus on Communication Thursdays 4:30-6:30 |
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Sept. 12 |
The World of Nouns |
Sept. 14 |
Effective Oral PresentationsÌý |
Sept. 19 |
The World of Verbs |
Sept. 21 |
The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) |
Sept. 26 |
Academic Vocabulary |
Sept. 28 |
The Art of DebateÌý |
Oct. 3 |
The Sentence |
Oct. 5 |
Listening Strategies and TechniquesÌý |
Oct. 10 |
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Oct. 12 |
Informal Speaking 1 |
Oct. 17 |
English for Healthcare and the Health Professions |
Oct. 19 |
Speaking about Numbers and Statistics |
Oct. 24 |
Why is English so Weird? |
Oct. 26 |
Academic Language for the ClassroomÌý |
Oct. 31 |
Writing about Numbers and Statistics |
Nov. 2 |
Canadian Culture and LanguageÌý |
Nov. 14 |
Proofreading |
Nov. 16 |
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Nov. 21 |
Email Writing |
Nov. 23 |
Informal Speaking 2 |
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