Position Title: English Language Conversation Leader
Branch: Several Branches
Department: Information
Supervisor: Information Staff
Length of Commitment: 1 year
Time Involvement: 2 hours per week minimum
Position Summary:
Participates in an English Language Learners Conversation
Group. Converses with people who sign up for, or attend
as walk-ins, an informal program for practising English
skills. May speak with one person or a small group. Group
attendance may range from 2 - 15 people. This is not teaching
English, but providing practice for ELL students outside
the classroom, or for anyone who seeks an opportunity
to improve English skills through conversation.
Major Responsibilities:
Leads a conversation one-on-one or with a small group,
listening attentively, helping individuals to pronounce
words and create phrases, sentences, etc., and asking
questions.
Finds comfortable ways for individuals to practice, based
on their skills and interests. For example, having the
individual read aloud to you, reading a newspaper together,
discussing material the person brings in, choosing themes
of shared interest to the group. May work with Library
staff to select materials to facilitate or supplement
conversations.
Keeps staff informed of the progress of the group.
Qualifications:
Minimum age of 16. Available at least twice a month. Ability
to speak English with little or no accent. Must enjoy
meeting and talking with people, have good interpersonal
skills, and be able to adapt to changing needs. Ability
to facilitate a discussion.
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Last Modified:
Friday, February 08, 2008
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