Event

Speaking Assessment: examiner training with worldwide clout - Part Two

Sunday, October 4th, 2015, 9:00 AM - 5:30 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 “First” (FCE), “Advanced” (CAE) & “Proficiency” (CPE) - the Upper Main Suite of Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations for adults (CEFR levels B2, C1 & C2). 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 the UMS Speaking tests; to give trainee examiners the opportunity to conduct practice Speaking tests; to standardise the assessment of First, Advanced, & Proficiency 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 Previously trained, but recently inactive, JP004 SEs welcome to re-train (50 per cent discount). All participants must pre-register & complete pre-training induction process (online). Max. number participants 16.

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

Cost: 10,000 yen

Venue: Kings Road English School, Akasaka

Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan

Contact Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)

Jim George (Team Leader East Japan)

Yukari George, Centre Exams Manager