English in the Community

March and April 2012 EITC Teacher Training Dates

This season we have what could be our most exciting line-up of ESOL Teacher Training. Open to all EITC Volunteers, this series of workshops by top teacher trainer Rolf Donald has been specially designed for EITC teachers in direct response to the training needs you've requested...

EITC is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of a New Trustee to the Board

Raquel Santander

A former EITC student and volunteer, Raquel Santander brings fresh insight and a wealth of business experience to the Board.  Raquel, originally from Venezuela, has a Masters in Business Administration and a BA in Economics.

She was Director of Administration and Finance for the Institute of Health in Bolivar State and held the same position with the AK Mantenimiento (Construction and Maintenance) Consortium.  Prior to that, she was a management consultant.

Two very special training sessions developed exclusively for EITC teachers. Please do your best to attend - these workshops are unlikely to be repeated any time soon.

Food will be provided as usual and all travel expenses will be paid.

Teaching Unplugged Workshop

This workshop will be led by Martin Sketchley and will:

Students 'Get-a-Head-Start in Business' with Clive Gross and Martin Sketchley (back row centre)

A new style business start-up course for aspiring entrepreneurs from local migrant communities kicked-off at the Community Wise centre in Eastbourne last week. Created jointly by local charity English in the Community and Arcana Coaching business support,

It may have been very quiet on the first day, but little-by-little they’ve learnt each other’s names and started to smile and nod to each other. They’re friendly towards me, too!

Eastbourne Beginners Class Gets Under Way

English in the Community recently launched a new course in Eastbourne for beginner-level English students. Every Thursday students make their way to CommunityWise in the Old Town for a morning class led by teacher Ros Brown.

It's very important for me, because it helps me to speak to my neighbours, Is for me and when I'm going to shop or my doctor, I can say whant what I want. The teachers are very good and friendly for me. It's a good experience.

We gave anonymous survey forms at random to learners attending each of our main drop-in learning centres. The survey focussed on the learners own perceived views in five areas: English language, Life in general, Work, Education and Social.

EITC Teachers Explore Cutting Edge Teaching at BELTE

EITC teachers had a great day out while catching up on the latest teaching techniques at this year's Brighton English Language Training Event (BELTE).

Fun, Food and Laughter at EITC's End of Year Party

Everyone had a great time and all agreed to do it again next year...

I have enjoyed teaching beginners. I feel like my time is having a positive impact on the lives of the students.

We gave anonymous survey forms at random to volunteers teaching at each of our main drop-in learning centres. The survey focussed on the teachers own perceived views in four areas: Teaching Skills, Life, Work and Interaction with EITC.