January 20th From Marilyn, working on the English language programme for the Tailoring Unit
Having spent most of yesterday morning swearing at my new computer as it had lost two early morning hours work, I did eventually manage to get my English assessment form and materials ready for this morning. Arul had said he'd make sure 5 supervisors or clerks would come an hour before their clocking in time at the factory but I was none too sure this would happen.....already sceptical, how sad! But, to my delight, six people, all very keen to show what they knew in English, came and were 'tested'; they answered some fairly straight forward questions about their jobs and families, read a simple text and did some writing; our assessment criteria was pretty simple, but it worked. I'd tested the materials on the ever willing Selvi and she said my beginner level listening text would be degree level here in Southern India!! So, now I can see their levels; either almost complete beginners or elementary. Pam helped me and did some recording of their language for me to see what pronunciation areas will need work. Spent some of the day listening to the tape and made a start on the syllabus. More of the same tomorrow.
Having spent most of yesterday morning swearing at my new computer as it had lost two early morning hours work, I did eventually manage to get my English assessment form and materials ready for this morning. Arul had said he'd make sure 5 supervisors or clerks would come an hour before their clocking in time at the factory but I was none too sure this would happen.....already sceptical, how sad! But, to my delight, six people, all very keen to show what they knew in English, came and were 'tested'; they answered some fairly straight forward questions about their jobs and families, read a simple text and did some writing; our assessment criteria was pretty simple, but it worked. I'd tested the materials on the ever willing Selvi and she said my beginner level listening text would be degree level here in Southern India!! So, now I can see their levels; either almost complete beginners or elementary. Pam helped me and did some recording of their language for me to see what pronunciation areas will need work. Spent some of the day listening to the tape and made a start on the syllabus. More of the same tomorrow.
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