English Language Fellow Archives

Malaysia: Virtual English Language Fellow facilitates English Communication course for military cadets at National Defense University of Malaysia

On March 23, English Language Fellow Lynn Nakazawa conducted her first English Communication class for 40 military cadets of the National Defense University of Malaysia. The overall objective of this three-month project is to develop cadets’ ability to think critically and make oral presentations in English. The course will also teach the cadets about confidence building, visual aid ...

By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Public Affairs | Tags: English Language Fellow, Lynn Nakazawa, National Defense University of Malaysia

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency English Class with EL Fellow Lynn Nakazawa

Last week, English Language Fellow Lynn Nakazawa launched another round of US Government-supported English classes with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). Officers practiced introducing themselves, expressing preferences, and discussing habits and daily actions through focused and interactive activities. More photos on U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur’s Flickr page.

By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Public Affairs | Tags: English Language Fellow, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency

English Language Fellow conducts a Formative Assessment Workshop for English language teachers in Penang

In collaboration with the Penang State Education Department, English Language Fellow Rose Graves conducted a workshop on Formative Assessment for primary and secondary school teachers of English in Georgetown, Penang on April 16. After reviewing some common formative assessment techniques such as ‘traffic light’ cards and exit tickets, Rose introduced authentic assessment principles and critical ...

By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 April, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: English Language Fellow, Formative Assessment, Penang, Rose Graves

English teachers in Kuala Lumpur learn new teaching techniques from English Language Fellow Rose Graves

On April 9, EL Fellow Rose Graves presented a hands-on, interactive workshop on the topic of Differentiated Instruction for approximately 50 primary school teachers at Jinjang Tengah school in Kuala Lumpur. Workshop participants had the opportunity to try out activities that help to meet the needs of individual students, with a focus on incorporating critical ...

By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 April, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: English Language Fellow, Jinjang Tengah School, workshop

English Language Fellow Rose Graves leads English activities for Access students in Rompin, Pahang

English Language Fellow Rose Graves conducted events over two days at SMA Rompin high school in Pahang, Malaysia from August 29 through 30. She conducted an interactive lesson for the school’s 40 Access students using materials from the State Department’s American English website focusing on American slang expressions and identifying cultural values through idioms. The Fellow also gave an interactive, all-school presentation ...

By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 August, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Public Affairs, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Cultural Affairs Officer, English Language Fellow, JAIP, Ministry of Education, Pahang Islamic Department, Rose Graves, SMA Rompin

English Language Fellow and Teacher Trainees learn new teaching methodologies at the English Access Microscholarship Teacher Training Workshop

The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted the second phase of its two-part English Access Microscholarship Teacher Training Workshop in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from December 4-7, 2017. The training was attended by 18 English teachers across Malaysia, as well as Regional English Language Officer Alice Murray. The 4-day, intensive workshop was organized by the Access ...

By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: English Access Microscholarship Teacher Training Workshop, English Language Fellow, Sabah, teacher, Teacher Trainees

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