Bunker Hill Community College

Workshops for Students

Language Lab – Spring 2009|
FREE Workshop Schedule
(February 17 – April 2)

PLEASE NOTE: Each workshop is offered at different times, but covers the same materials.

Gerunds and Infinitives
Do you like to study grammar? Do you like studying grammar? Are both of these sentences correct? Which is the gerund? Which is the infinitive? Learn when to use one or the other.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday, February 19, 2009:
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Meet the TOEFL—Part I
This workshop will give you a general overview of the TOEFL test, registration materials and TOEFL prep materials available in the Language Lab.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Powerpoint 2007
This workshop will provide you with the basic essentials to create a versatile and dynamic Powerpoint presentation. You will learn how to import pictures, incorporate audio files, create text boxes, and manage the animation capabilities, as well as other developmental features.
Monday, February 23, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday, February 26, 2009:
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Fragments, Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Not sure where to place your periods? Having trouble understanding semi-colons?  What about those pesky commas?  We’ll have you punctuating properly in no time and eliminating your comma splices, run-on sentences and fragments.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009:
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Wednesday, February 25, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Using “Tell Me More”
“Tell Me More” is a comprehensive voice recognition language training program which helps improve students’ grammar, reading, writing, speaking (pronunciation), and listening skills.
Monday, March 2, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday, March 5, 2009:
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Use of Articles
Should you use the, a/an, or no article at all in your sentence? Learn the rules for using definite and indefinite articles in English.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009:
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Wednesday, March 4, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Grammar and Punctuation Software
You will learn how to use the Language Lab’s grammar software, including Focus on Grammar and Azar Grammar, as well as Perfect Copy, which will help your writing.
Monday, March 9, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday, March 12, 2009:
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Using Microsoft Word 2007
This workshop will provide students the opportunity to learn the differences between Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007. Students will learn a majority of the functions in each class.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009:
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Wednesday, March 11, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Subject-Verb Agreement
Do you have trouble getting your subjects to agree with your verbs? Why? The key is to understand what type of subjects there are and what types of verb forms are required to match a subject. Come to this workshop to learn more about how to eliminate those pesky s/v errors on your papers.
Monday, March 23, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday, March 26, 2009:
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Beat the TOEFL—Part II
This workshop will cover the four sections of the TOEFL test, explaining various strategies for the tasks and questions in each section, and will answer any questions you may have about the test.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Student-selected Workshops—Topics TBA
Monday, March 30, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday, March 31, 2009:
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Wednesday, April 1, 2009:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday, April 2, 2009:
1:15 - 2:15 pm

Registration Information

SEATING IS LIMITED
Advance Registration Required
To sign up for these workshops,
either go directly to the Center for
Self-Directed Learning, Room E226
at the Charlestown Campus
and register with a staff member,
or send an e-mail with information
on which workshops you would like
to attend to:
langlabs@bhcc.mass.edu

We will send you a confirmation.

For More Information,
Contact:
Bunker Hill Community College
Language Lab
Phone: 617-228-3440
e-mail: langlabs@bhcc.mass.edu

www.bhcc.mass.edu/languagelab