12 February 2013, Aristo Zalen, Utrecht
The Early English Seminar will consist of plenary sessions, practical workshops and speed-dating tables all aiming to show participants what (free online) materials and lessons plans are available to help schools and teachers with designing their English curriculum.
For more information and registration please download the programme
27 February 2013
On Wednesday 27 February, the British Council, in partnership with the Natural History Museum Rotterdam and de Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen, presents the third Hoboken Lecture, titled 'Human evolution in Europe' by the internationally renowned Paleo-Anthropologist Professor Chris Stringer.
Make sure you have a reserved seat and register now.
March - May 2013
On 11 March 2013 we will with Primary Essentials; an English teachers development course for primary school teachers. The online course is meant for teachers in Dutch primary schools and will be moderated by a UK expert. This is a unique opportunity for teachers to engage with each other and to help teachers develop their English syllabus and lesson plans. On 12 February, participants and people interested in the course will have the opportunity to meet the moderator at the Primary English seminar.
Visit the English page for more information and registration.
24 March 2013
The Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds is organising the nationwide event Nederland Vertaalt - The Netherlands Translates for the third time. The aim is to focus more attention on the huge importance of good translation. Nederland Vertaalt consists of a translation competition and an afternoon of translation on Sunday 24 March 2013 in the Concert Hall of the 21st Century (Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ) in Amsterdam. This afternoon will comprise translation workshops and the presentation of the Martinus Nijhoff Vertaalprijs - Martinus Nijhoff Translation Prize.
The translation competition is available online. For more information please see Nederland Vertaalt.
Mid April 2013
Learning languages is hard work and deserves to be rewarded. Young people who strive to achieve excellence in English and make active use of the English language, the BBC and ESU Young Writers, Public Speaking and Digital Voice Awards give the opportunity to show their creativity and to express their opinions.
The three BBC and ESU Awards (for young people between 16 and 20 years old) form a common focus for developing effective English language skills. Participation will enhance their communication skills in English. It will help them to be more confident and to express themselves better.
The Finals will be held in April 2013. For more information please see the BBC Awards website
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