English for librarians
course leader: Margo de Wolf

Two days of 16 hours active training exercises.

Course aims
This intensive course is designed to help you improve spoken English and build the vocabulary needed for effective participation in the EAHIL conference. The course also affords you an excellent opportunity to get to know other conference attendees, share ideas and discuss professional issues.

Course content
The course provides opportunities for learning through discussion, listening, reflection and reading. Depending on participant interest, it will address the following skills:

• English language skills (speaking practice; vocabulary development)
• Presenting skills (e.g. handling audience questions; effective openings; effective closings)
• Chairing skills (e.g. introducing a speaker; chairing a question-and-answer session; closing a session)

The content of the course will be shaped in consultation with the participants.

Approach
Whole-group activities, small-group and individual work

Course mode
A two-day intensive course involving 12 contact hours

More information
If you need advice or have any questions, please contact Margo de Wolf at info@aboutenglish.nl. She also greatly welcomes your ideas and suggestions for inspiring learning activities.