Writing Center Workshops for English as a Second Language (ESL) Students

Workshops for ESL Students

Workshops found on this page are designed to support English language learning students with their development and understanding of the English language. These workshops are recommended for students who are currently attending ESL classes or who believe that they can benefit from English language practice with speaking, listening and reading. For workshops that focus on writing, CLICK HERE. Workshops are FREE to SBVC students!

Note: Registration for any workshop should be made at least 24 to 48 hours before the day of the workshop.

Participants need to be on time for workshops. Participants who are late to a workshop may not be permitted entry into the workshop since it will interrupt the session.

Recordings and PowerPoint presentations for workshops are not available for distribution. However, students may take notes and ask the presenter questions during the workshop presentations.

Note on Enrollment in LST-606

Students who use any of the Writing Center's services may be automatically enrolled in the LST-606 noncredit course. Students will not be charged for the course, nor will it affect their GPA. It is used to document usage of services to help with apportionment funding for tutoring/learning services. For more information, click here.

Requirements and Policies for Workshops

Only SBVC students with an active student ID number may participate in any workshop offered by the Writing Center.
Anyone acting inappropriately or showing inappropriate content during workshop sessions may lose tutoring/workshop privileges and disciplinary action may be sought.
Anyone exhibiting rude or offensive behavior and/or language during workshop sessions may lose tutoring/workshop privileges and disciplinary action may be sought.

Instructions

To attend a workshop, first look through the topics and workshop schedule listed below.

When you have selected the workshop(s) that you wish to attend, click on the registration link under the workshop topic and complete the registration process. You must register for each workshop separately. Reminder: You must be a currently enrolled student in order to register for workshops.

When you click on the registration link, you will be taken to a site called the SBCCD Portal. Enter your User Name and Password as follows:

Username Format:

Student Username must be:

<username>@student.sbccd.edu (Example: j.doe1234@student.sbccd.edu)

The password is the same one that you use for Webadvisor.

HELPFUL TIPS: If you are experiencing difficulty with accessing the registration portal, try the following troubleshooting methods below.

TROUBLESHOOTING METHOD 1:

1. Clear the history in your web browser and try accessing the registration link for

the workshop that you wish to attend.

2. If this doesn't work, copy and paste the following link into a different web

browser and click Enter.

https://www.valleycollege.edu/student-services/tutoring-academic-support/writing-center/writing-center-workshops-for-esl-students.php

For instance, if you are currently using Google Chrome, you might try accessing

your Zoom link in Firefox or Microsoft Edge.

TROUBLESHOOTING METHOD 2:

1. Use Google Chrome and enter incognito mode by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + N on

your keyboard. Note: Your screen will have a black background.
2. Copy and paste the following link into your browser while in incognito mode:

https://www.valleycollege.edu/student-services/tutoring-academic-support/writing-center/writing-center-workshops-for-esl-students.php
3. Click Enter.

4. Click on the registration link for the workshop that you wish to attend.

If you are not able to register for a workshop and need immediate assistance, email the lead instructor, Dr. Lee, at dlee@valleycollege.edu .

When you have successfully registered for a workshop, you will be provided with a Zoom link to access on the day and time of the workshop.
Remember to copy the Zoom link that is provided at the end of your workshop registration. You will need to access the link a few minutes before the scheduled time of your workshop to be admitted into the workshop.
On the day and time of the workshop, access the Zoom link a few minutes before the workshop is scheduled to begin, and the workshop presenter will admit you into the workshop.

Verification of Workshop Attendance

To receive a verification email indicating workshop attendance, participants must attend and participate in the workshop.

Instructions to Receive a Verification Email for Workshop Attendance

At the beginning of the workshop, the presenter will request for you to provide your name and student ID number into the Chat box in Zoom.
At the end of the workshop, you will be asked to provide your name, student ID number and SBVC email address into the Chat box before you leave your workshop session. Please follow the presenter's instructions carefully.

Workshop Topics and Schedule

(Check this page weekly for new workshops.)

Workshops are FREE to SBVC students!

Workshop Topics

Days

Times

Cat Idioms

(COMPLETED)

Tuesday,

February 28

9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

ESL Conversation Group

(COMPLETED)

Tuesday,

February 28

12:00P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Idioms

(COMPLETED)

Thursday,

March 2

12:00P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

ESL Conversation Group

(COMPLETED)

Tuesday,

March 7

12:00P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Idioms