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| The mission of the Communicating Science ESL group is to help scientific staff for whom English is a second language to become world-class communicators, orally and in writing. Promoting exchanges among staff from around the world increases mentoring and collaborating opportunities, prepares any staff member who travels abroad by improving language skills and enhancing cultural awareness, and enhances appreciation of the diversity of UCAR/NCAR/UOP staff. ESL Calendar of EventsThe ESL calendar lists all our other events. Reminders are also posted on Today@UCAR's Daily Announcements and Calendar. TableTalkTableTalk is a low-pressure way to practice English conversational skills, to form relationships with each other and with native speakers of English, and to have a good time. If English is your first language, come join us to get to know more of your colleagues from abroad. We meet from 12—1 p.m. in the Foothills Cafeteria Atrium. Look for the TableTalk sign. Check the ESL calendar for our next meeting. Reminders are also posted in the Today@UCAR Calendar. For more information, contact Charlie Krinsky. Cultural and Language GroupsFrom time to time, we sponsor lunchtime groups for those interested in a particular culture or language. Maintain foreign language skills, prepare for travel abroad, or learn more about a culture. Let us know your interests by contacting Mary Golden or Jielun Sun. ESL ResourcesWe maintain an extensive list of resources to assist with The CommSci ESL Group Steering CommitteeHuaqing Cai, Eric Gilleland, Mary Golden, Charlie Krinsky, Marina LaGrave, Eunha Lim, Carol Park, Jielun Sun, and Agnes Takacs. Contact the CommSci ESL GroupLet us hear from you about your language needs and interests. And if you find any information on this site that is outdated, please let us know.
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ESL Writing and Presentation Clinics & EventsWe meet regularly for brown-bag lunches and special workshops to improve presentation and writing skills in a casual, supportive environment. We also arrange lectures on pronunciation and other subjects as opportunities and requests arise.
Please email Jielun Sun with suggested topics, excerpts from papers you’d like some help with, etc. For the next clinic or special event, check the ESL calendar. Pronunciation HelpPhonetics: The Sounds of Spoken Languages (University of Iowa). An online audiovisual guide to spoken American English as well as German and Spanish. For individual coaching, contact Mary Golden to set up an appointment. Useful Websites
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Members of the CommSci ESL group welcomed all staff to a multicultural potluck, cosponsored by the EAC, for fun and great food. See more photos in the ESL Photo Gallery. Check the ESL calendar to join us at our next social event. |
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