Language and Cultural Expo

Seminars and Workshops for:

1. Language Learning
2. Language Teaching
3. Languages for Career and Business


1. Language Learning

De-Mystifying the Myth – “You need to be bilingual in order to communicate”
Presented by: Catherine Jodar, Director , Language Advantage Inc.

Communicating in another language is much more than being bilingual! The use of hand gestures, eye contact, the tone of your voice – these are a few of many ways you can communicate in addition to speaking and writing. However, many believe in order to connect with others, you need to be fluent in the foreign language.
Catherine will reveal how you can break down barriers, open doors, and build bridges for people from different cultures to communicate and connect openly and effectively.
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Find Your Way to ESL and Language Learning at Toronto Public Library
Presented by: Joan McCatty, Senior Multicultural Services Specialist, Planning and Development Dept., Toronto Public Library

The world’s busiest public library has a wealth of resources to help you learn English and many other languages. And it’s all free with your library card. TPL’s collections, programs and services support language learners of all ages and abilities. You can choose to learn from home using one of the libraries online resources or you may prefer to practice your skills in an ESL class or conversation circle.
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Familiarization with Ontario Proficiency Language Test
Presented by: Jean-Francois Rose, Manager, Continuing Education, Collège Boréal

This workshop will familiarize participants with the Ontario standards and the expectations in order to better prepare candidates.
Topics include:
• Understanding the purpose of the competency test
• Understanding the Ontario Standards
• Steps / Procedure
• Preparing for the Oral and written proficiency test
• The format
• The time

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2. Language Teaching

Vive la différence!! Celebrating Languages!
Presented by: André Charlebois, Educational Consultant, CASLT/SEVEC

Explore easy ways to introduce second language cultural activities in your classroom. A variety of authentic communication based tasks helps students use their skills orally and in writing while they discover the uniqueness of their own community and communities which use the other official language across Canada. The activities include strategies for celebrating a languages week and the benefits of bilingualism- and best of all-they’re free! Building second language communication skills couldn’t be easier!
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Partnering with Technology for Successful Language Acquisition
Presented by: Toukam Kayo, Education Solutions , Auralog Inc.

Is technology your teaching partner? Putting technology to work for you and your students is easier than you’d imagine. Technology resources allow educators to do much more in less time. Used effectively, technology can extend the reach of lessons and concepts by providing learners with the opportunity to keep learning outside of the classroom. Come and discover how technology can be the ideal teaching and learning partner.
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3. Languages for Career and Business

Panel Discussion: Promoting National Certification for both Translation and Community Interpreting
Presented by: AILIA and ORION Assessment Services
Participants:

Overview of AILIA and the Language Industry in Canada

Overview of CGSB 131.10 Certification based on the National Standards for Translation Services

The experience of getting certified

Overview of NSGCIS Certification based on the National Standards for Community Interpreting Services

Overview of auditing process for both the translation and interpreting standards
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Interpretation as International Work
Presented by: Felipe Villegas, Training Development Manager, MCIS

MCIS is a language services provider that also trains interpreters. With two new initiatives undertaken with the use of technology, video interpretation with inexpensive online tools and training using interactive teaching methods with the effective use of online audio visual tools and forums, MCIS is ready to launch language industry professionals into work that potentially has global scope, from the comfort of their homes. The skills building will improve employability in related careers as well open doors for work in the national and international realm.
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Hiring and Business Practices for freelancers in the language sector
Presented by: Lola Bendana, Director, Multi-Languages Corporation

The presentation will focus on business practices and procedures that could be applied from the recruitment to the invoicing stages.
Topics to be included:
• Resume creation
• Resume structure
• Write a resume that generates results
• The evidence section: How to present your work history, education and skills
• Add power to your resume with powerwords
• General hiring procedures – conducting yourself at the Interview
• Brief tips on invoicing
• Time management
• Goal setting.
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Partnering with Technology for Successful Language Acquisition
Presented by: Toukam Kayo, Education Solutions , Auralog Inc.

Is technology your teaching partner? Putting technology to work for you and your students is easier than you’d imagine. Technology resources allow educators to do much more in less time. Used effectively, technology can extend the reach of lessons and concepts by providing learners with the opportunity to keep learning outside of the classroom. Come and discover how technology can be the ideal teaching and learning partner.
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International Language Educators’ Association presents

Speak to the World! At Home and Abroad – Multilingualism in Canada.

ILEA (International Language Educators’ Association) is a well recognized association that promotes multilingualism in Ontario. This association believes in the academic, social, emotional and economic benefits of promoting the development of student first and additional languages.

ILEA has four pillars that illustrate the importance of language learning for all:
Personal Growth, Identity, Learner Support, Career Enhancement.

ILEA will be coordinating the following conference sections.

Section 1 for Language Learners, Students and General Public.
ILEA topic: Why Your Child Needs Languages. How to Cultivate Your Child’s Multilingualism.

Section 1 for Teachers and Educators
ILEA topic: Languages as Key Resources for all Students. Language Learning in School Curricula.

Section 3 for Career and Business
ILEA topic: Global Perspectives for Canada’s Workplaces; How Language and Culture Shapes Business.

Section 4 for Community Organizations
ILEA topic: My History – My Language (Canadians’ Personal Reflections on Language and Culture); Multilingual Organizations Network Building.

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