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 the Accessibility Services webpage and email ASinterpreters@douglascollege.ca for booking a sign language interpreter (preferably 48 hours 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

Workshop: Tutor Tips! Study Strategies for your First Semester (Winter 2026)

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

=== When and Where? ===
Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Location: Classroom N4215, Level 4, New Westminster Campus, Douglas College
 

Conversation table 

• Bi-weekly, Friday. Jan 23rd - March 20th
• 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
• Online Only, Please Register via WCOnline under Workshops!

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.