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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 an online tutoring appointment: please contact to the Learning Centre for more information

Fall 2025 Strong start

 

Peer Tutors from the Learning Centre will 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 prize!

Register

TopicDateTimeLocation

Strong Start: Tutor Tips!

Study Strategies for your First Semester

Monday, September 8, 202510:30amNW S1812

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. 

This workshop is Online Only. Please visit WCOnline under Workshops! 

Every Friday, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (Online)

September 25 to November 21

https://douglas.mywconline.com/

 

Find Your Voice: Shared Storytelling Through TRPGs

Come spin a tale with us—and discover your voice along the way.

This interactive event uses tabletop role-playing games (TRPGs) to help you think on your feet, build confidence, and expand your vocabulary through fun, collaborative storytelling. 

We’ll be playing Dread, a suspenseful TRPG where the tension rises with every move. 

The rules? As simple as pulling a block from a Jenga tower.

No experience needed. Whether you’re new to roleplaying or just curious, you’re welcome to jump in.

Open to all members of the Douglas College community.
No registration required—just show up and play.

New Westminster Campus

Sept 25 to Oct 16 (Thursday)

Oct 30 to Nov 20 (Thursday)

N2100B (Silent Study Room)
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Fall 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 Wi-Fi network. Then, select Workshops under the drop-down menu. You can then register for any of the workshops.

Learning Centre Basics Workshop Series

Register for a workshop

TopicDateTimeLocation
Learn about Learning Centre ServicesTuesday, September 2, 202510:30amZoom
Learn about Canadian Academic LifeTuesday, September 2, 202511:30amZoom
Understanding Your Course OutlineTuesday, September 2, 202512:30pmZoom
Taking Notes in ClassTuesday, September 2, 20251:30pmZoom
Active Reading StrategiesTuesday, September 2, 20252:30pmZoom
Guide to Key Resources to Upgrade Your Study Strategies Wednesday, September 3, 202510:30amNW LC N2105
Guide to Key Resources for English Language LearningWednesday, September 3, 202511:30amNW LC N2105
Learn about Learning Centre ServicesWednesday, September 3, 202512:30pmNW LC N2105
Learn about Learning Centre ServicesWednesday, September 3, 202512:30pmCOQ LC B1300
Learning how to LearnWednesday, September 3, 20251:30pmNW LC N2105
Learning how to LearnWednesday, September 3, 20251:30pmCOQ LC B1300
Motivate yourself!Wednesday, September 3, 20252:30pmNW LC N2105
GenAI and LearningTuesday, September 9, 202511:30amNW N2100A
Guide to key resources to upgrade your writing skillsTuesday, September 9, 202512:30pmCOQ B1307
Guide to key resources to upgrade your writing skillsWednesday, September 10, 202511:30amNW N2100A
Taking Effective Class and Reading NotesThursday, September 11, 202510:30amNW N2100A
The Transition from High School to College-Level WritingThursday, September 11, 20252:30pmCOQ B1307
Taking Effective Class and Reading NotesFriday, September 12, 202512:30pmZoom

 

English Language Learning Workshop Series

Register for a workshop

TopicDateTimeLocation
Improving English Speaking and Listening SkillsMonday, September 15, 202510:30 AmNW S1620
DebateMonday, September 22, 202510:30 AmNW N4219
No More Grammar MistakesMonday, October 6, 202510:30 AmNW N4219
Er, Um, well, and public speaking

Monday, October 27, 2025

Monday, November 24, 2025

10:30 AmNW S1620
English Skills for Interview SuccessMonday, November 3, 202510:30 AmNW N4219
Pronunciation & Accent ImprovementMonday, December 1, 202510:30 AmNW N4219

Skills for Academic Success Workshops Series (Collaboration with Enrolment Services)

Register for a workshop

TopicDateTimeLocation
Time Management StrategiesTuesday, September 23, 20254:30pmNW Library Classroom N2100A
Time Management StrategiesThursday, September 25, 20254:30pmZoom
Reading Your TextbooksTuesday, October 21, 20254:30pmNW Library Classroom N2100A
Reading Your TextbooksThursday, October 23, 20254:30pmZoom
Exam Preparation StrategiesTuesday, November 18, 20254:30pmNW Library Classroom N2100A
Exam Preparation StrategiesThursday, November 20, 20254:30pmZoom

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