Dear Dhamma Friends,
We are very happy to announce that Bodhisukha Parahita Temple, Russa Road Young Buddhist Student Literacy Mission will be holding the 5th Intensive English Course in association with Buddhist Relief Mission from 15th March to 15th April 2012 at its premises of Bodhisukha School in Kolkata.
Like earlier Intensive English Courses, this year also very qualified teachers will be imparting special practical English. As usual, Ken and Visakha Kawasaki, who have been teaching English for more than 30 years to non-English-speaking students, will head the faculty. The Kawasakis are well-known now in the Buddhist world due to the release of their three-volume set, Jataka Tales of the Buddha: An Anthology, published by Buddhist Publication Society, Kandy, Sri Lanka, one of the best-selling books in the fifty-year history of the Society. This success proves that the Jatakas are still relevant to modern life. We appreciate their skillful retelling of 217 of these priceless stories. The very popular Steve Littlepage will also be returning this year to teach for the third time. A new teacher, Dr. Vanderpooten, will be coming from Colombo to present a special workshop. Ven. Dr. Nando Batha will again be offering in-depth grammar classes to the students.
This Intensive English Course will include training in all four language skills as well as public speaking, character building, and general knowledge.
From the very beginning, our Mission has striven to help monk-students by assisting then in gaining admission to various universities in India, by giving stipends to those with financial need, and by offering English training. Many monks and nuns have benefitted from the Intensive English Courses conducted at Bodhisukha since 2006.
All members of the Sangha from Indian universities, from Myanmar, and from Bangladesh are cordially invited to participate in this year’s course and to enrich their English skills.
With Metta,
Ven. Dr. Nando Batha
Like earlier Intensive English Courses, this year also very qualified teachers will be imparting special practical English. As usual, Ken and Visakha Kawasaki, who have been teaching English for more than 30 years to non-English-speaking students, will head the faculty. The Kawasakis are well-known now in the Buddhist world due to the release of their three-volume set, Jataka Tales of the Buddha: An Anthology, published by Buddhist Publication Society, Kandy, Sri Lanka, one of the best-selling books in the fifty-year history of the Society. This success proves that the Jatakas are still relevant to modern life. We appreciate their skillful retelling of 217 of these priceless stories. The very popular Steve Littlepage will also be returning this year to teach for the third time. A new teacher, Dr. Vanderpooten, will be coming from Colombo to present a special workshop. Ven. Dr. Nando Batha will again be offering in-depth grammar classes to the students.
This Intensive English Course will include training in all four language skills as well as public speaking, character building, and general knowledge.
From the very beginning, our Mission has striven to help monk-students by assisting then in gaining admission to various universities in India, by giving stipends to those with financial need, and by offering English training. Many monks and nuns have benefitted from the Intensive English Courses conducted at Bodhisukha since 2006.
All members of the Sangha from Indian universities, from Myanmar, and from Bangladesh are cordially invited to participate in this year’s course and to enrich their English skills.
With Metta,
Ven. Dr. Nando Batha
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