A Series of Workshops for ESL
(English as a Second Language) students
Semester 2, 2009

The Student Learning Centre conducts a range of free support classes and workshops during teaching weeks specifically for ESL students, including Grammar workshops and Pronunciation workshops for ESL students.  Details of the ESL support classes are as follows:

Pronunciation and speaking skills workshops for ESL students

These language support workshops are open to any Murdoch student for whom English is a second language (ESL), both local and international, at either the undergraduate or the postgraduate level.  The speaking classes focus on developing pronunciation and speaking skills, and cover the English sound system, phrasing, rhythm, stress, intonation, and speaking fluently and clearly. These classes aim to develop students’ understanding, skills and confidence for successful tertiary study.

Weeks 2 – 4; 6 – 8 (no class in non-teaching week 5)
Tuesdays, 2.30 pm- 4.20 pm, August 11 – September 22
Library (NW4) 4.040, Flexible Teaching and Learning Room

Grammar workshops for ESL students

These language support workshops are open to any Murdoch student for whom English is a second language (ESL), both local and international, at either the undergraduate or the postgraduate level.  The grammar classes address important and problematic aspects of English grammar, punctuation and style. These workshops aim to develop students’ English skills for successful tertiary study.

Weeks 2 – 4; 6 – 8 (no class in non-teaching week 5)
Thursdays, 2.30 pm- 4.20 pm, August 13 – September 24
Library (NW4) 4.040, Flexible Teaching and Learning Room

Grammar workshops for all students

These workshops, open to all students, address important and problematic aspects of English grammar, punctuation and style.

Week 2 onwards
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm- 2.20 pm
Library (NW4) 4.040, Flexible Teaching and Learning Room

Other Student Learning Centre General Workshops

There are many other free workshops in numeracy and academic skills development open to Murdoch students this semester. Numeracy support classes will be run (weeks 2 - 14) for students enrolled in various Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology and Education units.  Extra support classes for students enrolled in EDU113 Introduction to Science and EDU101: Introduction to Teaching will also run weeks 2 - 14. In addition, single session (1.5 – 2 hour) general workshops will be offered at a range of times during semester.  These general workshops are open to any Murdoch student and cover a range of topics including:

• essay writing
• critical thinking
• reading and notemaking
• academic integrity (avoiding plagiarism)
• time management
• and much more

How to Enrol

Enrol at the Student Learning Centre noticeboard in the Library Level 4 north wing (near Student Learning reception, Library 4.007).  Contact the Centre for Student Learning on 9360 2142 or at s.learn@murdoch.edu.au for further information.