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Speaking Assessment: Examiner training with worldwide clout

Sunday, October 18th, 2015, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Speaker: Jim George, Team Leader for Cambridge English Language Assessment and owner of JP004

Professional development day-long session to train experienced and qualified teachers to be become Speaking Examiners (SEs). This workshop will cover the speaking tests for Cambridge Key (KET), Preliminary (PET) & “First” (FCE) levels of Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations for adults (CEFR levels A2, B1 & B2). The aims of the training session are: to make trainee examiners aware of the general responsibilities of a Cambridge English Language Assessment SE, likely problems/issues that may arise and how to manage them effectively; to familiarise trainee examiners with the procedure of KET, PET & FCE Speaking tests; to give trainee examiners the opportunity to conduct practice Speaking tests; to standardise the assessment of First & Advanced candidates: ensuring familiarity with Cambridge English Language 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 English Language Assessment Speaking 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 English Language Assessment Team Leader, Luna International JP004, oyajim@gmail.com tel/fax 0263-34-4481 All participants must pre-register & complete pre-training induction process (online). Max. number participants 16.

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

Cost: 12,000 yen

Venue: Luna International (JP004) 1-7-2 Metoba Matsumoto Nagano 390-0806

Location: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Contact Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)

Jim George (Team Leader East Japan)

Yukari George, Centre Exams Manager