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Workshops

Learning Centre Workshops

Workshops are led by Learning Centre instructors, staff, and English Language Learning Specialists. Learning Centre Basics Workshops (start of term) offer study skills and Learning Centre tips to get you started with your semester. Academic Success Strategies workshops offer study strategies at key points during the term. English Language workshops provide practical information and tips for improving your English reading, speaking, and listening in your Douglas College courses.

*Please note that Learning Centre workshops are not recorded. If you are unable to attend the workshop but interested in learning more about the topic, please make a Consultation appointment with one of the tutors. You can also contact us in the Learning Centres, via chat or by email, and we can direct you to resources on the topic.

Need a Sign Language Interpreter

  1. Book an appointment with a tutor or an English Language Learning Specialist 
  2. Please visit Accessibility Services webpage and then email ASinterpreters@douglascollege.ca for booking a Sign Language Interpreter (preferably 48 hrs in advance)
  3. 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

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 - 4:30 pm starting May 29th till July 17th.

New Westminster Campus:

The Library Silent Study Room (N2100B)

Coquitlam Campus:

Learning Centre (A1040)

Summer 2025 Workshops

Register for a workshop


How do I register for the workshops?

To book and login to our schedule, please use your Douglas College student number and your CNA password, which is what you use to login to Blackboard and the college wifi network. Then, select Workshops under the drop-down menu. You can then register for any of the workshops.

English Language Learning Workshop Series

Topic Date Time Location
Improving English Speaking and Listening Skills Wednesday, May 14, 2025 2:30 pm NW S1802
Letter-grade-up Your Essay Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:30 pm NW S1802
Debate Monday, May 26, 2025 10:30 am NW N3412
In-person writing and peer feedback Friday, May 30, 2025 3:30 pm NW S1802
Er, Um, well, and public speaking Friday, June 13, 2025 3:30 pm NW S1802
No More Grammar Mistakes Monday, June 16, 2025 10:30 am NW N4215
In-person writing and peer feedback Friday, June 27, 2025 3:30 pm NW S1802
Er, Um, well, and public speaking Friday, July 11, 2025 3:30 pm NW S1802
Punctuation Marks Monday, July 21, 2025 10:30 am NW N3412
Speak Fluently Monday, August 18, 2025 10:30 am NW N3412

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