English Language Improvement

Programme Report

Finote Selam CTE

The English Language Improvement Centre at Finote Selam CTE

• A new open-access ELIC centre is now in operation, which includes computers, printers, television, DVD player, music system, some books and games.•New English books have been purchased for the library and ELIC Centre.•A new ELIC committee has been established.

English Day at Finote Selam CTE

•A special English day has been held, where all sessions were centred around England and English.•The English Day Flag Ceremony now places more emphasis on staff and students communicating in English.

College Clubs at Finote Selam CTE

• Five new clubs have been started at the college this year (three run by college staff and two by volunteers).•Journalism, Discussion, Debating, Speaking and Listening and ICT

School Clubs at Finote Selam CTE

•English Clubs have been provided for grade 4/5/6 children in two primary schools, focusing on developing their speaking and listening skills.

• The secondary school has been supported with implementing the British Council listening clubs.

English Training at Finote Selam CTE

• Training has been provided for third year practicum students on teaching English using songs and games.•Training has also been provided for the 13 cluster school schools linked to the college on the same topic. During the workshops we took teachers into the classrooms and practically demonstrated with grade 1-4 children.

English support at Finote Selam Prison

• Demonstration English lessons have been provided for the prison school.

Next priorities

• Move into the new college building and set up a listening laboratory.•Make the ELIC more sustainable, by appointing a student to keep the centre open.•Increase the number of college students attending ELIC clubs.•Provide ELIC training for administrators.