The SLAS Creative Language Development (CLD) workshop is designed to give students whose first language is not English the chance to develop their speaking and listening skills. CLD creates a space for students to interact and engage with language in a unique and stimulating way. It offers opportunities to increase vocabulary and to practise pronunciation with the support of a teacher experienced in helping students to learn English effectively at any level.

CLD includes activities which take place outside the classroom (weather permitting) and this gives students the chance to explore some of the enchanting footpaths that are part of our beautiful, Canterbury campus environment. Getting outside can really provoke a different conceptual framework for engagement with the English language.

At lunchtime, participants enjoy a shared meal, which is supplied. This offers further opportunities to discuss your experiences of life in the UK, your interests and even your studies, with other people who understand the issues confronting students communicating in a language which is not their ‘mother tongue’.

The CLD workshop involves no additional coursework or preparation. The emphasis is on enjoyment and engagement with our beautiful language, explored using a variety of creative stimuli.

Astonishingly enough, this workshop is offered by SLAS absolutely free. However, you will need to visit CLD on Moodle (DP1350) enrol on the course and then book your place.

The next CLD event will take place on Wednesday 22 June in Grimond SR6 from 10.00 until 15.00. Booking is essential and can only be done via Moodle. Spaces are limited so you will need to act quickly to avoid disappointment.

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