Conversation Table
Conversation Table is a free event for any student registered in Douglas College courses. Come by, chat, and make some new connections with people from different types of programs. Registration is not required.
This workshop is every Thursday from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm starting January 30th till March 27th.
New Westminster Campus:
The Library Silent Study Room (N2100B)
Coquitlam Campus:
The Learning Centre (Room A1040)
Let’s Edit together
The registration for Winter 2025 Let’s Edit Together is open.
What is Let's Edit Together?
A small group of (up to 10) writers meets for an hour each week with an English Language Learning Specialist who leads the group.
In this supportive environment:
- Members share drafts of their writing.
- They ask for feedback on clarity, organization, word choice, and errors.
- Group members ask questions, give feedback, and suggest improvements.
- The facilitator teaches writing techniques, strategies, and grammar as needed.
Note: Let’s Edit together is not a writing class; The facilitator's role is to offer guidance and editing techniques when necessary.
Who should join Let's Edit Together?
- Anyone who wants to improve their writing skills (any level).
- Anyone who appreciates receiving feedback for their writing.
- Anyone who wants a test audience for their writing.
How do I sign up for Let's Edit Together?
Please fill out this survey and we will contact you via email
When and Where is Let's Edit Together?
The Let’s Edit together sessions will begin meeting on January 29th to March 26th, every Wednesday, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm in the library (Online Class station) of the New Westminster campus.
Why Limited Seats?
Due to staffing and time limitation, currently we can only accommodate up to 10 students per intake. We won’t be able to accommodate drop ins at this moment.
Is there a Waitlist?
We accept students based on a first come first serve system with an active wait list; more groups may be open if enough students are in the wait list.
What are the Intake Rules?
Due to the seating limitation, student may be removed from the group if they no-showed without reason for more than twice.
Book an Appointment
English Language Learning Specialists (ELLS) are experienced learning centre professionals who are certified in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). They can help you identify and improve English language reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills so that you can succeed in the Douglas College courses you are currently taking.
You can get support and feedback from an English Language Learning Specialist in two ways:
Real-Time
English Language Learning Specialists can meet with you in-person for 25/55-minute sessions in-person at the New Westminster or Coquitlam campus or via Zoom. They can also reserve ongoing sessions for you for a few weeks at a time to work together on specific assignments and skills.
Need a Sign Language Interpreter
- Book an appointment with a tutor or an English Language Learning Specialist
- Please visit Accessibility Services webpage and then email ASinterpreters@douglascollege.ca for booking a Sign Language Interpreter (preferably 48 hrs in advance)
- Share the booking information with your interpreter:
- For an on-campus appointment: please share the time and location of the appointment
- For a Zoom tutoring appointment: please share the time and the Zoom link of the appointment
Submit a Draft
Upload your writing assignments and an English Language Learning Specialist will respond with questions, feedback and resources to improve your writing.
English Language Learning Specialists also facilitate Learning Centre workshops to focus on academic strategies and language learning.
English Language Resources
Our English Language Learning Specialists have collected resources to help improve your English language skills. Resource topics include:
- English Learner's Dictionaries
- Explanations of Common Grammar Errors
- Learning Languages
- Introduction to Academic Writing
- Listening, Speaking, and Reading Practice
- Websites for Grammar Practice