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Seminars These seminars encourage debate on areas of contemporary interest in the field of English language teaching and learning. The series combines informal networking events with more formal workshops and presentations. You can find out about upcoming events on this page or by following us on Twitter |
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Beyond computer assisted language learning This presentation seeks to probe some of our established frameworks within the field of computer assisted language learning (CALL) and suggest an emerging alternative. The advantages of computer... |
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A Short History of ELT This talk provides an informative overview of ELT history which counteracts some common myths and raises issues for critical reflection. The following questions are considered:
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A beginner's guide to mobile learning in ELT In this practical seminar Amy Lightfoot explores the current opportunities for learning English using mobile phones both in and out of the classroom. She debates the pros and cons of this medium... |
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Who needs dictionaries? Michael Rundell explores the future of dictionaries. In this seminar he discusses the idea that dictionaries are going the same way as encyclopedias. In just a few years most activity has moved... |
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Learning from learners – practical approaches to EAP writing development This workshop presents a genre/corpus informed EAP writing programme for MA students. Following a brief overview of the theoretical and practical bases of the writing development programme Chris... |
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Found Objects: How Picasso’s bull’s head can be used in the ELT classroom The idea of found objects derives from taking things designed for another purpose and turning them into art: Picasso’s bull’s head made from bicycle parts is a famous example. The principle... |
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Putting EAP into practice Edward de Chazal and Sam McCarter give a brief overview of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and show how it relates to other branches of English Language Teaching. They then discuss the... |
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ELT, EFL, ELF & EAP Simon Andrewes talks about English as a lingua franca, where English is used as a means of communication for work or study and where native speakers may at best be marginally involved. He also... |
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Promoting learner autonomy through communication strategy training Kathleen M. Bailey's session approaches the topic of learner autonomy in the contexts of conversations in the target language. In order to get input, experience interaction, and produce... |
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TIRF research publications Michael Carrier talks about the work of TIRF (The International Research Foundation for English Language Education). Click here to find out... |
Check our 2012-13 schedule
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Every seminar is free of charge; however places are limited. 2013 Tuesday 15 January 1830 - 2030 | British Council | London Ten quotations to make you think - 'I never let my schooling interfere with my education' - Mark Twain We often quote wise words from people within the world of teaching to help us reflect on our work. This talk focuses on things said by people outside the world of teaching, but whose words have relevance to what we do. Ken Wilson
Tuesday 29 January 1800 - 2030 | Venue TBC | Bournemouth A | Jungle listening: High and low tech approaches to teaching the stream of speech Looking at a variety of high and low tech activities that help improve learners' ability to decode streams of speech. Richard Cauldwell B | Should we all sound the same? The politics of coaching English pronunciation Demonstrating key skills and concepts useful for teaching different pronunciation models. Helen Ashton and Sarah Shepherd
Tuesday 12 February 1830 - 2030 | British Council | London English Profile: Establishing what learners can do at A1 - C2 levels An overview of the English Profile programme (www.englishprofile.org) with reference to vocabulary and grammar and practical outcomes for teachers and students. Annette Capel
Tuesday 26 February 1830 - 2030 | Venue TBC | Manchester Own-language use in ELT: Exploring global practices and attitudes Drawing on a global survey of classroom practices and teacher attitudes, this seminar explores the role and value of a new bilingual approach to English language teaching in which students' own languages are deployed as a resource for teaching and learning. Graham Hall and Guy Cook
Tuesday 12 March 1800 - 2030 | British Council | London DOUBLE EVENT: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS A | Psychosocial adjustment of international students in the UK How to help students achieve linguistic fluency through positive acculturative experiences - drawing on a survey of international students in London. B | Cultures of learning:What can we learn from international students? Developing intercultural awareness of learning and teaching - drawing on a survey of international experiences.
Tuesday 30 April 1800 - 2030 | British Council | London DOUBLE EVENT A | Spelling myths and enchantments Exploring some of the common myths about our spelling and ways we can really help learners improve, including a demonstration of multi-sensory activities for learners of all ages, across contexts. B | A socio-cultural approach to teacher development and education Focussing on principles and practices that have at their heart the socio-cultural aspects of learning how to teach. Willy Cardoso
Tuesday 14 May 1800 - 2030 | Venue TBC | Leeds DOUBLE EVENT: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES A | Changing Englishes and teachers' conceptions of English Reflections on teachers' conceptions of global English forms and functions: a debate on new ways of considering the social and cognitive nature of language. Christopher J. Hall B | Inspiring teachers: State school teachers of English in China and Indonesia who generate long term motivation Drawing on an international survey that looks at how teachers inspire their learners and how they learned to be inspiring in challenging circumstances. Martin Lamb and Martin Wedell |
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Tuesday 15 January 1830 - 2030 | British Council | London Ten quotations to make you think - 'I never let my schooling interfere with my education' - Mark Twain We often quote wise words from people within the world of teaching to help us reflect on our work. This talk focuses on things said by people outside the world of teaching, but whose words have relevance to what we do. Ken Wilson
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