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Assessing Young Learners speaking skills on a global scale

Saturday, August 27th, 2016, 9:30 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 of young learners, to be become Speaking 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 English Language Assessment 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 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 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 English Language Assessment Team Leader, Luna International JP004, oyajim@gmail.com tel/fax 0263-34-4481 For an overview of Cambridge's Young Learners "YLE" exams, please go to their website.

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

Cost: 10,000 yen

Venue: My English School, Yamashita Station (details)

Location: Yamashita City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Contact Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)

Jim George (Team Leader East Japan)

Yukari George, Centre Exams Manager