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Cambridge ESOL Speaking Examiner training - Young Learners (in Tokyo)

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Speaker: Jim George: C.ESOL Team Leader/Luna International

Change of date to March 3rd.

Professional development day-long session to train experienced and qualified teachers of young learners, to be become Speaking test Examiners ("SEs"). This workshop will cover the speaking tests for the three levels of YLE - Starters, Movers and Flyers. The aims of the training session are:

  • to make trainee examiners aware of the general responsibilities of a Cambridge ESOL speaking test examiner, likely problems/issues that may arise and how to manage them effectively;
  • to familiarise trainee examiners with the format and procedure of the YLE Speaking tests;
  • to give trainee examiners the opportunity to conduct practice Speaking tests;
  • to standardise the assessment of YLE candidates: ensuring familiarity with Cambridge ESOL assessment criteria, with standards set by standardisation DVD, and making sure SEs 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 speaking test 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 tel/fax 0263-34-4481

For an overview of YLE, please go to www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/yle

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

Cost: Cambridge ELA (JP004) Members: 5,000 yen
Non-members: 10,000 yen

Venue: King's Road School of English Takaike Bldg 3F, Akasaka 4-3-9, Minato-ku, Tokyo. 107-0052 map

Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan

Contact Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)

Jim George (Team Leader East Japan)

Yukari George, Centre Exams Manager