Learning Centre Workshops
They are led by Learning Centre instructors, staff, English Language Learning Specialists, and peer tutors. English Language workshops provide practical information and tips for improving your English reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the Douglas College courses you’re taking. The Tutor Tips! workshops feature panels of peer tutors sharing their own strategies.
*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
- 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
Conversation Table
Conversation Table is a free event for any student registered in Douglas College courses. Come by, have a chat, and make some new connections with people from all different types of programs. No registration required.
This event happens Thursday afternoons from September 26th to November 21st between 3:30pm and 5:00pm. Please see below for locations.
New Westminster Campus: The Library - Silent Study Room (N2100B)
Coquitlam Campus: The Learning Centre (A1040)
Fall 2024 Workshops
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.
Learning Centre Basics Workshop Series
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
| Learn about Learning Centre Services | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 10:30am | Zoom |
| Learn about Canadian Academic Life | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 11:30am | Zoom |
| Understanding Your Course Outline | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 12:30pm | Zoom |
| Taking Notes in Class | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 1:30pm | Zoom |
| Active Reading Strategies | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 2:30pm | Zoom |
| Guide to Key Resources to Upgrade Your Study Strategies | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 10:30am | NW LC N2105 |
| Guide to Key Resources for English Language Learning | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 11:30am | NW LC N2105 |
| Learn about Learning Centre Services NW | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 12:30pm | NW LC N2105 |
| Learn about Learning Centre Services COQ | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 12:30pm | COQ LC A1040 |
| Learning how to Learn | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 1:30pm | NW LC N2105 |
| Academic Integrity Resources - Build your skills | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 1:30pm | COQ LC A1040 |
| Guide to key resources to upgrade your writing skills | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 2:30pm | NW LC N2105 |
English Language Learning Workshop Series
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
| "If I May Interrupt" and other Expressions for Academic Speaking |
Monday, September 9, 2024 |
10:30am | Online |
| Improving English Speaking and Listening Skills | Monday, September 9, 2024 | 3:30pm | NW S1620 |
| Letter-grade-up Your Essay | Monday, September 16, 2024 | 3:30pm | NW S1620 |
| Academic Achievement: Words That Go Together for College Writing | Monday, September 23, 2024 | 10:30am | Online |
Fall 2024 Strong start
Peer Tutors from the Learning Centre share strategies to help you get ready for your first semester by creating a study schedule, note-taking strategies, active reading, communicating with your instructor, etc. Join us to learn all the handy tips to be a successful Douglas College student and get a chance to win a gift card!
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
| Strong Start: Tutor Tips! Study strategies for your first semester |
Friday, September 13, 2024 | 11:00am |
NW |