SEALC Listening Materials Development Workshop
September 18-20, 2026
National University of Singapore
Location
This hybrid workshop will be held in-person and over Zoom.
Virtual Information
Location: https://nus-sg.zoom.us/j/83126694507?pwd=Tdl5K8lytbZjC4aiHEqYo2FKcwxHQK.1
Meeting ID: 831 2669 4507
Passcode: 820677
In-Person Location
Sep 18 (Day 1): National University of Singapore, Building AS8, Room 04-04
Sep 19-20 (Day 2-3): National University of Singapore, Global Learning Room, UTown, Town Plaza (in CREATE Tower)
Workshop Resources
Preparation materials are posted in Google Classroom in the Workshop Preparation module, and are also listed below. Please make sure you are familiar with the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for the Intermediate and Advanced levels. The workshop facilitators recommend reviewing the following materials:
- ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024 You can access this PDF document as a free resource on the ACTFL website (although registration is required). Review the Listening guidelines on pages 34–43.
- Interpretive Mode ACTFL Performance Descriptors for Language Learning This PDF on the ACTFL website summarizes aspects of interpretive skills (listening and reading) at the Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
- The ACTFL-NCCSSFL Can Do Statements (see the 2017 Can-Do Statements for Communication for the Intermediate and Advanced sublevels).
Please click here for the detailed program agenda. Sessions will take place from 8:30am – 4:30pm daily (Singapore Time).
Workshop materials may be accessed via Google Classroom – please see this link. Note that a Gmail address is required to access Google Classroom.
WiFi may be accessed on the NUS campus. Please use pin code: 42SKOU. The steps are as follows:
1. Turn on your wifi icon
2. Choose NUS_Guest
3. Open your browser, you’ll see NUS Guess Wifi Registration. Don’t use SMS Log in. Instead, choose Event log in at the bottom right corner.
4. Insert Wifi pin passcode and verify it.
Hotel, Transportation, and Meals
In-person participants will be staying at Park Avenue Rochester hotel (31 Rochester Drive). Check-in begins on September 17th at 2:00 PM, and check-out is on September 21st at 12:00 PM. Hotel reservations include breakfast, and NUS will provide lunch.
Transportation From Hotel to NUS Campus
For Day 1 of the workshop, participants can take the 95 bus from Buona Vista Station to the Central Library stop on NUS campus. NUS staff will be available to guide participants from the Central Library stop to the workshop rooms at 8:15 AM.
For Days 2-3 of the workshop, participants can take the 196 bus from Buona Vista Station to the U Town – Cendana stop. NUS staff will be available to guide participants from the bus stop to the workshop rooms at 8:15 AM.
Transport From Airport to Hotel
By MRT
From Changi Airport MRT Station (CG2), take the MRT to Tanah Merah MRT Station (EW4) then change to the westbound train to Buona Vista MRT Station (EW21 / CC22). Buona Vista MRT Station (EW21 / CC22) is the interchange station for the East-West Line and Circle Line, connecting seamlessly to Singapore’s central business district, the western region and all parts of the island.
By Taxi
If you are taking a taxi from the airport to Park Avenue Rochester, it will cost approximately SGD25-30 and take approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Taking a taxi from the city area to Park Avenue Rochester will cost approximately S$15-$20 and approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Download our direction guide and bring it with you when you travel.