English Language Support

Conversation Circle

Conversation Circle sessions aim to improve students’ oral fluency and interpersonal communication skills through group discussions, real-life tasks and presentations. Students will acquire strategies for vocabulary development, general/professional communication and gain confidence in their conversation skills.

FALL 2013:

Conversation Circle 1 - Listening & Discussion Group

• Participants will engage in active listening and speaking activities taken from TED Talks, CBC, and NPR.
• These sessions are at an ADVANCED Level of English
  
• Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm (6 sessions)
• Starting: September 24 (~ November 5th)
• Location: VIC-B9A (Lower level of the Victoria Building)
• Instructor: Christopher Brierley (cbrierle@ryerson.ca)
• Register HERE

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Conversation Circle 2 - Current Events

• Current events in the news will be discussed.
• Check back soon for more information

Conversation Circle 3 - Debating Club

• Learn the structure and language of debating, and engage in lively Pro vs. Con discussions.
• Check back soon for more information

Conversation Circle 4 - Book Club

• In this informal Book Club participants will read short stories and discuss the themes, character development etc.
• Check back soon for more information