Event

Cambridge ESOL Oral Examiner training - FCE Advanced Proficiency

Saturday, September 17th, 2011, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Speaker: Jim George

Professional development day-long session to train experienced and qualified teachers to be become Speaking test examiners (SEs). This workshop will cover the speaking tests for the First Certificate (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) levels - the Upper Main Suite of Cambridge ESOL's examinations for adults (CEFR levels B2, C1 and C2). The aims of the training session are:

• to make trainee examiners aware of the general responsibilities of a Cambridge ESOL the SE, likely problems/issues that may arise and how to manage them effectively;
• to familiarise trainee examiners with the procedure of the KET and PET Speaking tests;
• to give trainee examiners the opportunity to conduct practice Speaking tests;
• to standardise the assessment of FCE, CAE and CPE candidates: ensuring familiarity with Cambridge ESOL assessment criteria and "Can do" statements, with standards set by standardisation DVD, and making sure OEs are able to carry out accurate assessments in accordance with these;
• to give trainee examiners the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about all aspects of the above.

Cambridge ESOL Oral examiners must have: 3+ years relevant, recent, full time teaching experience; University degree; valid visa; EFL qualification preferred; non-native speakers may apply. For consideration please submit CV to:
JIM GEORGE
Cambridge ESOL Team Leader
Luna International JP004
oyajim@gmail.com

Organization: Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)

Cost: 10,000 yen

Venue: Oxford University Press, Tamachi, Tokyo

Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan

Contact Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)

Jim George (Team Leader East Japan)

Yukari George, Centre Exams Manager