British Council Greece Talking English Newsletter June-July 2009

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June-July 2009

Welcome to the British Council Greece's latest edition of Talking English - our bi-monthly newsletter for English language teachers.

Our aim is to help you keep up to date with global ELT news and local events organised by the British Council. Find links to useful websites and articles, online teaching resources, and details of events and training opportunities in Greece.

If you have a friend or colleague you think would be interested in receiving Talking English, forward this edition to them and they can register online.

JOIN THE SEETA ONLINE COMMUNITY!

SEETA is an online community of eleven Teachers' Associations in South East Europe run by volunteers. Take part in online events and discussions, and share information with teachers from all over the region. Forthcoming online guests include Scott Thornbury. Find out more about SEETA and how to register.

Cardiff Online still going strong

Cardiff Online 2009 was a huge success, attracting thousands of people, and it’s going to be open for a few more months. You can join the discussions, watch the videos, read the roving reporters' blogs, download resources, enjoy the lovely photos, and get ready for 2010 Harrogate Online!

Teaching kids on TeachingEnglish

This part of the Teaching English site offers lots of tips and resources for using materials from the British Council's LearnEnglish Kids website. Most of the materials can be used either online or printed off to be used in the classroom. Food, the body, weather, school and so much more. Visit!

TEFLclips

Do you ever use YouTube for teaching? At TEFLclips you'll find lesson plans with wonderful teaching ideas to make the most of YouTube videos. The Clips bank offers useful videos, and the How to section has top tips and help. Check out Lesson 22 if cats are your thing!

Pictures and words - and sounds...

LCF's PhonicsZone for EFL students is a free web-based collection of interactive activities supporting the learning of English phonetics - from learning and recognising sounds and letters, to practising multiple possible spellings of sounds. It includes downloadable flashcards and mini-tests to print, and has a useful Teacher Tools section.

Do2Learn printables

Do2Learn offers games, songs, communication cards, and lots and lots of information for special needs learners. The amazing range of free downloadable resources can be used in various ways and with all kinds of learners. Check out the Site Map for all the resources in one look.

QUICK LINKS

Cambridge ESOL's Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) focuses on the core teaching knowledge needed in the English language classroom and is ideal for all teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience. Find out more about the test and how to register in Greece.

For regular updates on all aspects of ELT, visit our English Language Teaching Resources - articles, lesson plans, downloadable classroom materials, practical teaching tips, news and much more. Updated weekly so you'll always find something new!

Whether you're an experienced English teacher or new to the profession, we can support you with a range of resources from teacher training courses and seminars to networking opportunities and quality websites.

LearnEnglish Parents has information and resources for parents of children who are learning English as a second or foreign language

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