Proposed changes to Training Opportunities would drastically cut availability of ESOL programmes to migrants and refugees. See the TESOLANZ press release and read what The Wellingtonian has to say.
Jonathan Newton and Nicky Riddiford of VUW have recently published a text/workbook on workplace communication which is designed for use in workplace training for migrants to NZ from non-English speaking backgrounds. The book is only being sold through VicBooks and is published through LALS and sold at cost recovery price. See here for details: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/lwp/resources/books.aspx
Why not apply for an IATEFL scholarship? See the Affiliations page for announcements.
Check the WATESOL page for a great line-up of lectures and seminars.
The TESOLANZ Executive held a meeting via Skype on 22 July and the minutes are now available on the Exec page.
English Language Partners and ChangeMakers Refugee Forum has started a FB page in support of refugee resettlement here. If you are on FB and want to show your support - go to 'I support refugee resettlement in NZ' and click the 'like' button
http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-support-refugee-resettlement-in-NZ/110292825684274?ref=sgm
Newsletter also posted! See the MANATESOL page.
Pat Syme has done a wonderful job for years - but now we need someone new! Could it be you? Can you recommend someone? See the Jobs page.
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