May 2011 Workshops on English Language Learning and TOEIC Tests

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) will be sponsoring two free, full-day workshops at its campus in Princeton, NJ, on May 10 and 11, 2011. These Propell ™ workshops focus on preparing individuals for the TOEIC tests and improving language learning with new instructional tools and strategies. 

Propell ™ workshops are rarely held (no additional U.S. events are currently scheduled). The second workshop will also supply details on teaching to prepare for the TOEIC Speaking & Writing test, newly introduced to the United States late last year. TOEIC tests are the world's leading assessment of real world English skills for business and the workplace, taken by over 6 million individuals each year and used by over 10,000 employers and other institutions.

The first workshop will focus primarily on means of improving student listening and reading skills, the second on speaking and writing skills. The information will be of value whether or not your English center offers/teaches to the TOEIC Listening & Reading and TOEIC Speaking & Writing tests; the workshops provide strategies and ideas useful in any language teaching environment.

TOEIC Listening & Reading Workshop, May 10, details on content and materials

TOEIC Speaking & Writing Workshop, May 10, details on content and materials

Teachers can choose to attend one or both workshops. Tuition, materials, and some meals are provided without cost and rooms are available in the Chauncey Conference Center for $149 per night.

Please contact the English4Success Division at toeic@amideast.org  as soon as possible if you or one of your colleagues may be interested in applying for one or both workshops.  The deadline for applying is March 31, 2011.