Spell- It Right Competition

SPELL – IT- RIGHT COMPETITION

Prepared by : Kamarul Aina binti Mohamed

A two – day English programme, Spell-It-Right Competition, which aimed at encouraging the use of English language in a fun way and improving language proficiency among Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) students. The programme was organised by English Language Unit, General Studies Department on 27 and 29 July 2015.

A total of 50 PIS students from semester 1, 3 and 5 have benefited from the programme . Among the objectives of this programme were to improve students vocabulary, boosts the student’s confidence and proficiency in using English language and produce students who are articulate in English language. This programme also can thus be considered  an essential  platform towards developing students’ sensitivity to effective use of language.

Towards the end of the programme, Head of General Studies Department, Mr.  Noor Azmi bin Asmawi delivered his speech in front of almost 200 members of audience. In his speech, Mr. Noor Azmi addressed the importance of taking part in any programme organized by the polytechnic. According to him, students would be gaining valuable experience that would be useful in their lives.

It is hoped that such a programme will be carried out more often in the future. This is to ensure that PIS students are equipped with relevant knowledge and educational exposure before they become part of the workforce in the country, and able to speak English fluently.

GIFT OF THE GAB 2015

Programme           :               Gift Of The Gab 2015

Date                       :               5^th – 7^th July 2015

Time                       :               2.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue                    :               JPA Office

 

                On July 2015, The Language Unit of General Studies Department organized a programme called Gift of Gab. The programme, aimed to allow Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) students to enhance their interpersonal and communication skills, was participated by the first semester students of the institution. 

The programme aimed to inculcate students’ interest in using the English Language, enhancing the interpersonal and communication skills of PIS students, vary the learning of English language among PIS students through activities and task fulfillments, and also to enable students to stand up and speak out their thoughts about current issues.

 

                Throughout the course of the event, a number of spectacular moments were captured. The winner of this competition fall to KESAVAN A/L RAVI, 09DEM 15F1116, CLERENCE LEWIN CHAMPIN, 09DEM15F1035 in second placed and MOHAMAD ILHAM BIN ZULKIFLI, 09DUP15F1033 at third placed. Kesavan A/L Ravi also won Jury Award due to his ability to deliver a good presentation and his fluency in English language.

 

                Towards the end of the programme, programme manager, Pn. Siti Faezah Binti Ahmad Sazali delivered her speech in front of almost 100 members of audience. In his speech, Pn. Siti faezah addressed the importance of taking part in any programme organized by the polytechnic. According to her, students would be gaining valuable experience that would be useful in their lives.

                It is hoped that such a programme will be carried out more often in the future. This is to ensure that PIS students are equipped with relevant knowledge and educational exposure before they have they become part of the workforce in the country.

 

Prepared by

Ahmad Haffizu Bin Abdullah

Secretary

Gift Of The Gab Programme.