We conduct a series of regular seminars for teachers of English! These are short unconnected teacher development seminars on different aspects of ELT methodology. The seminars are delivered by Russian and UK ELT experts and practicing teachers. We also conduct joint events with major UK publishing houses. The seminars normally run on Thursdays at 16.00, however, there may be additional times and dates so please check our website regularly. The schedule of seminars will be frequently updated.

To sign up for the events please press Register button and fill in the registration form.

If you have any questions please call +7 (495) 287 18 36 or e-mail to english@britishcouncil.ru
Venue: British Council, Nikoloyamskaya, 1 (left wing).

If you have any feedback, comments, suggestions for future events, you are welcome to contact us at english@britishcouncil.ru
You are also welcome to check the materials of the seminars run last year in our archive.

Seminars 2012/2013

.“Your Choices for learner autonomy development”

23 May  2013 16:00-18:00

One of the most important things in teaching is learner autonomy development. We will discuss the ways of making our learners of English more effective, responsible, motivated and successful in learning in general. Workshop materials will be based on new secondary school course “Choices”.  

Presenter: Anna Voronina leading Methodologist of Pearson Publishing House

.“Exam Success with ЕГЭ”.

30 May  2013 16:00-18:00

To prepare teenagers for the Russian State Exam (ЕГЭ), you need to address the skills and language demanded in the exam and use a methodology which takes into account the specific needs and interests of teenagers. As demonstrated, with the right balance of strategy training and language support, teenagers can achieve exam success and have fun on the way.

Presenter: Wayne Rimmer has taught English in England, Germany, Moldova, Thailand and Russia. He has co-authored 'Active Grammar' – a three-level Cambridge grammar book for schoolchildren, and 'Exam Success' – a new course for Russian State Exam preparation which has just appeared from Cambridge University Press. Wayne is also Coordinator of the IATEFL Pronunciation Special Interest Group.