There are features of spoken English that cause comprehension problems for second language learners.  In this session, participants will learn how to recognize problematic features of spoken English and how this knowledge can help create a more positive classroom experience for non-native English speakers.

After completing this learning experience, participants will be able to:
• identify aspects of spoken English which can cause listening comprehension problems for non-native English speakers (NNESs).
• describe the listening process.
• modify their speech patterns to make them more comprehensible to NNESs.
• apply this knowledge to their teaching to create a more comprehensible lecture for NNESs.

 

To register, or for information about any of the professional development activities for educators, contact Jennifer Moran at instrdev@mun.ca indicating:

• your name
• department
• telephone number
• email address
• Desire2Learn user name (same as my.mun.ca username)
• affiliation with the university, and
• the professional development experience for which you would like to register and/or make enquiries.

For a complete listing of professional development experiences for educators, please visit: http://www.delts.mun.ca/faculty/workshopseminar/PDExperiences.php