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Warner Hall 308
Pittsburgh PA 15213-3890
Phone: (412) 268-4979
email: eslhelp@andrew.cmu.edu
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| ITA
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ITA testing is offered select days,
April 15 to May 8, for nonnative English speaking students who intend to work as TAs in Summer or Fall 2013.
Students can register by phone (412-268-4979), or email eslhelp @ andrew.cmu.edu.
| Becoming
a Better Language Learner |
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May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Cyert Hall A50
This seminar highlights second language theories and techniques which students can use to become more effective
language learners, both in ICC classes and in their daily interactions.
| Talking the
Talk |
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Talking the Talk is a series of seminars which focus on the language and cultural strategies NNES need in informal
situations (e.g., job interviews, conferences, talking with clients and funders, departmental receptions, etc.).
- Hallway Talk
May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Cyert Hall A50
helps students understand and use culturally appropriate techniques to communicate the relevance of their work or research
despite gaps in academic fluency. Students practice these techniques in small group exercises.
- Elevator Talk
May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Cyert Hall A50
raises awareness of the US expectation that academics simplify their language when discussing their fields with
a broad audience. Students learn techniques to simplify complex material, and practice these techniques in small
group exercises.
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Workshops Beginning in May |
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- Advanced Fluency Challenges
- Presentation Basics
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