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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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Digital literacies: Nicky Hockly This workshop, with Nicky Hockly, provides an introduction to 'Digital literacies'. Nicky offers a useful insight to the different aspects of digital literacies and gives some practical tips for... |
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Carol Read: The secret of working with children In February 2012, Carol Read gave a workshop at the British Council in Warsaw. Her talk covered a range of primary issues and she gave a number of invaluable tips about teaching primary students.... |
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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... |
Check our 2012-13 schedule
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Every seminar is free of charge; however places are limited. 2013 Tuesday 5 March 1830 - 2030 | The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AG | London Demand High for Teachers and Learners Practical ideas for making learning visible and engaging your students' full learning potential. Jim Scrivener and Adrian Underhill
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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Upcoming events
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Tuesday 5 March 1830 - 2030 | The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AG| London Demand High for Teachers and Learners Practical ideas for making learning visible and engaging your students' full learning potential. Jim Scrivener and Adrian Underhill |
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