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In Focus
- ELTons 2014 – Call for Applications!
The ELTons, sponsored by Cambridge English Language Assessment, celebrate innovation in ELT. Categories to apply for this year are: Excellence in course innovation, Innovation in learner resources, Innovation in teacher resources, Digital innovation and Local innovation. The Macmillan Education Award for New Talent in Writing is also open to aspiring ELT authors who have not yet published any of their work. The winner receives £1,000 and the opportunity to publish.Applications are judged by a panel of ELT experts, the shortlist is announced in March, and the winners are announced at an awards ceremony in London in May 2014. The deadline for applications is 22 November 2013. Find out how to apply on the ELTons website link above.
- British Council Seminar Series for 2013-14 Announced!
We are very pleased to announce the new British Council Seminar Series for 2013-14. The series takes place across the UK, including once a month in London. The seminars are intended to provoke debate and discussion on current issues in English Language teaching and can contribute to the continuing professional development of English Language teachers based in, or visiting, the United Kingdom. Every seminar is free of charge and includes the opportunity to network with fellow ELT practitioners. Please click the link above for a list of upcoming seminars.
- ELTons 2013 winners announced
The winners of the British Council ELTons awards, a celebration of excellence in English language teaching from around the world, were announced at a ceremony in London on 22 May 2013. Sponsored by Cambridge English Language Assessment, awards were given in seven categories. Visit the ELTons 2013 website at the above link to find out more about each of the winners. You can also watch red carpet interviews and the ceremony.
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60 Second Word App
A fun vocabulary quiz for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
Big City Small World
Check out this audio soap for Apple and Android™
People and appearance
Can you talk about people and what they look like in English? Play this game to find out.
Motivating speaking activities for lower levels
Teacher activity
LearnEnglish Elementary
Practise your English on the go - for Apple, Android™ and Nokia Ovi
Wordshake
Try this fun interactive game for Android™ and Samsung bada
Sounds Right
Find out about this pronunciation chart app for iPad
Johnny Grammar
Test yourself against Johnny Grammar with this Android™ app
