November 10 — English as a Second Language: Become a Volunteer Tutor
Afraid that the wave of immigrants to the US is jeopardizing our national unity because they aren’t speaking English? Put your anxieties into practice by learning how to teach English as a second language to immigrants, refugees, and non-native speakers.
When: Saturday, November 10, 2007 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: IUPUI - Cavanaugh Hall 425 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202
This workshop will train volunteer tutors to address a growing need in central Indiana, where an estimated 80,000 people are non-native speakers. Acquiring minimal English skills can significantly improve the social and economic health of these individuals. Workshop participants will learn how to provide this important gift and will receive a sound educational and cultural approach to tutoring along with take-home materials. This event is open to all interested volunteers and nonprofit administrators.
Admission is free; refreshments are provided. Presented by the Indiana Center for Intercultural Communication, IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI; and Catholic Charities of Indianapolis.
A nationally recognized center for language research and language training, the Indiana Center for Intercultural Communication (ICIC) provides organizations and individuals with the tools to communicate more effectively by combining state of the art research with custom training in language and intercultural communication strategies.
Questions? Call 317-274-2555 or e-mail icic@iupui.edu.
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