Key Activities
Theatre Workshop
A ten-day theatre workshop has been successful experiments in helping students learn English through the medium of theatre. The unique feature of this workshop is that the students are not given the script in advance. They frame and practice the dialogues while they rehearse. Apart from training students in language skills, students are also trained in theatrical skills like voice modulation and tone, interpersonal skills, team building and so on. The workshop culminates in a one-hour play in English presented by the students. It is conducted in the month of June once the school has reopened. The entries are called for during the month of May. Maximum 25 students are given a chance.
Teacher Training
The improvement in the terms of quality in the field of English Language Teaching and Learning has been the main thrust area of C. N. Angreji Kendra since its inception in 1999. Believing in the need to share new ideas in education, the Kendra conducts seminars and workshops on English Language Teaching on its own as well as in collaboration with the British Council. It also reaches out to various schools in Ahmedabad and other cities to conduct exclusive training programmes.
Workshops for Students & Parents
The Kendra conducts workshops for students and parents that deal with various aspects of life such as handling examinations, preparing for success, team building, self motivation, strengthening relations and so on. These workshops are conducted throughout the year.
Material Production
A variety of materials such as audio materials, picture-based activities, interesting worksheets, charts etc. are prepared by the teachers of the Kendra.
Training for International Examinations
The Kendra trains students for the Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) examinations i.e YLE-Young Learners English tests, KET-Key English Test, PET-Preliminary English Test & FCE-First Certificate in English, conducted by the University of Cambridge. These examinations not only help students judge their level of English against the international level of standard English but also boosts their confidence. Students are also exempted from TOFEL and IELTS if they pass the last level (CPE) of these examinations. About 300 students take these examinations every year.
Movie Club
The Kendra runs a Junior Movie Club for the students of classes 5 to 7 and a Senior Movie Club for the students of classes 8 to 12 & teacher training colleges. The aim is to give them a good ear-training in comprehending English language, provide entertainment, develop interest in English language and expose them to different genres of films. This activity also caters to the aim of inculcating values among students and encouraging discussions post movie.
