The English Language - warts and all @ Rm 8 and 9

This activity leader is Carol Waites. She has an MA in Applied Linguistics and has taught writing skills and English to international civil servants in Geneva and in the field for several decades. She is a passionate linguist and would like to share with you interesting topics, tools and tips.

Sessions will be scheduled the fourth Thursday of each month.

Everyone is welcome!

The topics are particularly interesting for advanced English speakers and those whose first language is English. If English is your second or third language, you will be at least intermediate level (B2) and able to follow a presentation in English.

She may ask you to read a short text before the session to set the scene, but this will be optional.

Future Topics

Global English, World Englishes, International English

British and US English - contentious points and misunderstandings

Confusing words and false friends

Proofreading and editing

Artificial Intelligence tools

Dictionaries and other reference tools

Style points to write for today’s readers

Language change - rules and usage; changing styles

Writing your CV and cover letter - for you, or to help your children or grandchildren!

Doing a job interview today - for you, or to help your children or grandchildren!