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Just Talk Question List Level 1: Ask about the Topic For each topic: Ask the student about the topic Have a simple conversation on the topic Level 2: Ask descriptive Questions What can you see in the picture? (individually) What can you see in the background? For each picture: What are the people wearing? Where do you think they are? What are they doing? Why are they doing this? What is their job? What did they do before this picture? How are the people in the picture related to each other? Both pictures together: How are the pictures related? Can you form a story with these pictures? Guide the student with questions to develop the story in a descriptive way. Level 3: Ask opinion questions to form an opinion For this level do not ask too many questions let the student decide the topic and how this conversation goes. What can you see in the picture? (individually) What can you see in the background? What are the differences between these pictures? Can you group together some of the pictures? Which of these groups do you prefer? How are the pictures related to each other ? Can you find a topic that connects these pictures together? Have a conversation about the topic

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Acerca de IWC VIDEO The famous International Writing Center is looking to promote itself to the many students of KNU, as well as making an unperishable visual souvenir of the Center for years to come. The goal is not merely promotion, but more to conduct an artistic project, with the hope of inspiring others to start learning English. For you, the experience will consist of a few interviews in parallel of your prep course. The idea is to follow you through your learning process. You will need to speak a little about yourself, but mostly to comment on your tasks during this experience at IWC, how you feel about it, what is has taught you etc... The goal is to open up and share you personnal experience to someone who is interested about the program. This opportunity will allow you to improve your English level by a lot, considering you will have a few recording sessions with foreigners. It is an enriching experience, that will allow you to build confidence and feel more comfortable in English-speaking environments! If you are interested or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us, using the form down below. CONTACT US Get in touch so we can start working together. First Name Last Name Email Thanks for submitting! Message Send

Mentorship Training Manual Step-By-Step Instructions for Teaching + IWC Policies and Procedures Main Information Admin Work Exchange Prep Talk Now Writing Roadmap Write Track Just Talk Computers FAQ Mentors at the IWC primarily teach the IWC programs but are further responsible for other areas of teaching and maintenance. They may include and are not limited to: Mentoring (Teaching) Talk Now (Prep Course) Guide students through the speaking program. Details on the Talk Now tab. Writing Roadmap (Prep Course) Guide students through the college-level writing program. Details on the Writing Roadmap tab. Write Track Guide students through the descriptive writing program. Details on the Write Track tab. Just Talk Guide students through the basic conversation activities. Details on the Just Talk tab. Resumes Check and review. Motivation Letter (Study Plan) Check requirements and content. Other Check English writing assignments, cover letters, job applications. Be Careful The IWC does not offer editing services to graduate students or academic and research papers. Note: graduate students are allowed to join any courses, however they MUST follow the IWC policies. Mentor (Non-teaching) EDITING Occasionally, the Director may ask for your help in reading over program-specific documents. Furthermore, there may be additional documents or projects you can be a part of. MAINTENANCE All Mentors are responsible for keeping the center clean and presentable. Vacuuming, waste disposal, dusting and cleaning are required weekly. Don't wait to be told. RECEPTION While you are not with a student, a Mentor MUST be ready for any student coming into the IWC. Whenever ANYONE walks into the center, stand up and greet them warmly. HOURS Log your total hours on the Mentor Homepage (knuiwc.com) at the end of each shift. Payday is typically around the 17th of each month. Pay is handled through the OIA. PROGRAM AWARENESS You are responsible for learning and knowing all the programs and policies of the job. Stay informed, train hard, and ask questions often. If you have any questions, ask the Team Leader first. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT This is a job. The IWC operates as a department of education at KNU and it is your duty to look and act professionally while working. Respect your co-Mentors, students, staff, and members of the OIA. Job Description Recommend Courses Tips BACK TO TOP