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English Conversation Workshop Teaching Assistant
University of Ottawa
Facilitate spoken English practice at the University of Ottawa’s Main Campus as a Teaching Assistant, using discussion prompts and inclusive group activities.
This in-person Teaching Assistant assignment supports ESL 150 conversation workshops during the 2027 Winter Semester. You will prepare prompts, encourage participation, and sustain informal conversations through student-centred activities. The workshops focus on conversation practice rather than formal instruction, assessment, grading, or evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare discussion prompts for spoken English conversation practice
Facilitate informal, interactive conversation sessions in person
Encourage active participation and respectful group interaction
Take attendance and report session information
Consult with the supervisor as required
Requirements:
Ability to facilitate group discussions and encourage participation
Ability to adapt prompts to interests and language levels
Strong spoken English and interpersonal communication skills
Conversation group or student-centred activity experience is an asset
Intercultural awareness and second-language learner experience are assets
Support confident English communication through inclusive facilitation, adaptable prompts, and engaging conversation practice at the University of Ottawa.
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Apply on source site This in-person Teaching Assistant assignment supports ESL 150 conversation workshops during the 2027 Winter Semester. You will prepare prompts, encourage participation, and sustain informal conversations through student-centred activities. The workshops focus on conversation practice rather than formal instruction, assessment, grading, or evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare discussion prompts for spoken English conversation practice
Facilitate informal, interactive conversation sessions in person
Encourage active participation and respectful group interaction
Take attendance and report session information
Consult with the supervisor as required
Requirements:
Ability to facilitate group discussions and encourage participation
Ability to adapt prompts to interests and language levels
Strong spoken English and interpersonal communication skills
Conversation group or student-centred activity experience is an asset
Intercultural awareness and second-language learner experience are assets
Support confident English communication through inclusive facilitation, adaptable prompts, and engaging conversation practice at the University of Ottawa.
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