Can You Help Others To Learn?
-Anyone aiming to help those whose first language is not English is welcome to use this network. -You do not have to use the Talk:Local branding but if you are thinking of starting a new group, you are welcome to do so. -If you CONTACT US we aim to help you find out whether others are doing or planning similar work in your area. -Click HERE (not yet) for guidelines that Talk:Local groups agree to follow. Groups who 'sign up' to the Talk:Local guidelines remain the responsibility of their leaders and host organisations (venue owners) as independent groups but can access volunteer training, and promote their sessions using Talk:Local publicity if they wish. In describing your group here you may want to identify with one of these catagories: 1) LANGUAGE CAFE or DROP-IN A space open to all, for anyone to come and meet for informal unplanned chat about anything. Example: 'Come & chat' TBC LINK 2) CONVERSATION CLUB Sessions planned and led by a facilitator, usually trained and qualified, informal, with some learner-directed subject matter.Talking about subjects suggested by learners Example: Kenton Conversation Club LINK TO FOLLOW 3) ENGLISH LESSONS Formal learning with a qualified teacher (eg. ESOL). May include grammar, reading and writing as well as spoken English. Example: HOTEC>LINK All of this is a 'work in progress',Tell us what you think is needed.
