LN998 language classes for Graduate Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows/Staff in which we develop and perfect classroom language skills.
The English for Teaching Purposes course runs in Michaelmas and Lent terms, with a particular focus on the practical application of the following;
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Pronunciation; Accuracy, Pausing strategies, Stress timing, Intonation
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Use of Voice; Pace, Speech projection and volume
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Classroom Language; Register, Appropriacy, Phrasing
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Teaching Focused Language; Adaptability, Interrogative strategies
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Student centred language, Task related language, Persuasive argumentation
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One-to-One teacher development programme can be offered alongside these classes
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Classes are scheduled for one hour, each week, and include time for practice micro-teaching and presentations
If you think this support is for you please feel free to contact Alison Standring Language Co-ordinator (EAP).