ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORUM Effective English assessment in English language development solutions Time: 1800 – 2030 HRS Date: 31 March 2014 Venue: Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand
The English Language
English is a global language. It has also been described as a language that creates opportunities for individuals, industries and even countries to be able to compete and grow globally. It is widely perceived as the language of business and facilitates development and growth of individuals and institutions across the world. Despite the broad acceptance of English as an enabler, there has been limited focus on English language assessment in Sri Lanka as part of the process in developing language proficiency. With this in mind, speakers will examine the English requirements in certain sectors of Sri Lanka and further afield. The key industries to be featured will be Telecommunications, Financial Services, Hospitality, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, BPO, KPO & IT Services referring to both local and multinational organisations. This forum aims to highlight the benefits of effective English language assessment and its importance to the future of English language development in Sri Lanka.
Agenda Registration
Benchmarking English language requirements of industries in Sri Lanka English language solutions for educational institutions
Paul Hilder – Acting Country Director, British Council (Sri Lanka) Deepal Sooriyaarachchi - Commissioner, Sri Lanka Inventors Commission Dr Vivien Berry - Senior Researcher, English Language Assessment, British Council (United Kingdom) Richard Cox - Training Needs Consultant, British Council (Sri Lanka) Robert Derbyshire - Academic Manager, British Council (Malaysia)
Corporate Training & Staff Development
Nalin Sugathapala – Manager Training, IFS
Welcome & Opening Remarks The Importance of English English language assessment with Aptis
Q&A Session Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks Fellowship & Cocktails
Moderated by Eranda Ginige – Head of Partnerships & Business Development, British Council (Sri Lanka) Harriet Gardner - Country Examinations Manager, British Council (Sri Lanka)