2017, 5-6 JUNE - ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP) WITHIN THE PROJECT LNSS LIBRARY NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LNSS): MODERNIZING LIBRARIES IN ARMENIA, MOLDOVA AND BELARUS THROUGH LIBRARY STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND REFORMING LIBRARY SERVICES, ERASMUS+ PROGRAM
30...librarians of the USARB Scientific Library participated on June 5-6, 2017, at the English Language for Specific Purposes (ESP) training within LNSS Project LNSS Library Network Support Services (LNSS): modernizing libraries in Armenia, Moldova and Belarus through library staff development and reforming library services, ERASMUS + Programme.
Following the training inauguration message by Nelly Amarfi-Railean, Vice-Rector for International Relations USARB and Elena Harconiţa, Director of the Scientific Library, International Trainers, Professor Gerard CULLEN and Professor-trainer Swen RIDDELL from Pyramida Group (Germany) divided the participants into two groups: advanced and beginner / intermediat English speakers.
The first group used their own abilities in the presentation of library subdivisions, Professor Gerry CULLEN combining the discovery of the level of each employee with the information institution in the North of Moldova. After that, the audience learned how to complete the Europass CV in accordance with European standards, how to write a motivation letter and how to make a quality presentation. After getting familiar with the training topics, librarians had a feedback with the trainer.
Another group worked with Professor Swen RIDDELL. The tasks proposed by the teacher was the Europass CV and a series of exercises, translations from the LNSS Essential English Grammar for beginners / false beginners (a1-a2 cefr), Headway Online tests to develop communication skills and improve English language skills.
At the end of the training, librarians received Certificate of Participation and expressed their gratitude for the opportunities they had and would enjoy in the process of running the LNNS Project.
Impressions of Participants:
Valentina Topalo, Chief librarian: The unforgettable Days for university librarians.
I participated at the Training on ESP organized by the Pyramid Group (Germany) for Balti university advanced librarians.The training was held by Dr. Gerard Cullen. The programme of the training was very busy. Dr. Gerard Cullen had to brief librarians during two days about how to make Europass CV according to the European standards, how to write a motivation letter and how to make a well and interesting Power Point presentation, including library's guiding and discussing on Erasmus + CBHE project website. The training on ESP issues was a pleasant surprise and unique in the sense that the organizer impressed me not only by the excellent combination of the organization of the training, abundance of useful information ,but with the way the material was selected and presented (the selection of video material for reflecting the presentation issue in the library).
Another thing was improving of English language which will contribute to upgrading skills that are particularly important for my work environments, being
combined a learning-by-doing approach.
I wish the organizers success and all the best in their future activities.
Gabriela Cazacu, Head librarian
On 5th and 6th of June we had a very useful training “ERASMUS + Capacity Building in the Field of Higher education (CBHE) English for Specific Purposes Training”. It was a great opportunity for us to improve our English language and to practice the speaking. We learned a lot of interesting things for example how to write a letter of motivation, how to prepare a Power Point presentation. These things are very useful for us and we hope that in the future we`ll have the possibility to have another trainings that help us to be in step with today`s demands.
Gherda Palii, librarian
The training course English for Specific Purposes for group of advanced speakers was held in the Romanian Cultural Center. Four librarians from this group had a lot of possibilities to communicate, ask questions and learn.
Professor Gerard Cullen was our trainer. I was very impressed with his style of teaching. It was an interactive one,he created an environment of learning through exploration, questioning, and peer-learning. He encouraged us to speak and to discuss.
Mr. Cullen seemed very knowledgeable in his subject and drew upon real-life situations that he had been involved in when discussing Erasmus + CBHE project, both in answering individual questions, or contributing to one of the many group discussions.
This course has exceeded my expectations. It has been a pleasure taking it. It has been full of valuable information. I`ve really enjoyed the ”practical experience” aspect of the course and certainly learned a great deal.
I want to thank for giving me the opportunity to be able to take a course of this quality. I am sure the information that you have given me will be of great value to me and my activity.
Tatiana Pogrebneac, librarian
For two days I had a great opportunity to communicate in English with a competent trainer Gerard Cullen who knew about the work of a scientific library. For the first time, I drew up my English CV and a letter of motivation indicating the strengths, motivating my intentions to participate in some training for lifelong learning.I also had a chance to watch a video lesson that provided me with information for writing and presenting a speech to the public. Of course, we were also engaged in such a speech that we all participated in.
This training allows me to practice. I understand that to speak an excellent English language , I have to learn a lot and talk every day. I would like to thank the mentors and all the organizers for this project and this training, which has brought a great opportunity for professional training. It is a practical course, very useful and welcome, clear and accessible content, original presentation and interactive communication, density of information. The course was based on discussions, examples, presentations .
We note the very good performance of English native speakers. They were well-equipped, competent and intelligent, original styles of teaching, accessible themes, clear explanations, and agreeable communication.
We thank the organizers and trainers for the opportunity to study English language. We call for the continuation of this course for librarians, being of particular importance for the performance of information, training and user information support, information organization and scientific research.
Such training enriches knowledge, learning methods, encourages me to learn more English and use it as effectively as possible in my professional activity.
