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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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Re-defining access to language learning: using handheld and mobile learning Michael Carrier talks about how handheld and mobile learning technology extends the range of the teacher by extending learning beyond the physical lesson in the physical classroom. |
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Identifying and working with dyslexic students Sally Farley debunks several myths about Dyslexia and shows how, through the right teaching strategies, dyslexic learners can become successful language learners. |
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A dogme lesson with Luke Meddings at Exeter Luke Meddings demonstrates a live dogme lesson with a group of intermediate level learners. He shows some core dogme tasks in action and allows us to gain a sense of the ‘flow’ within an unplugged... |
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A dogme lesson with Luke Meddings at Exeter: question and answer session Luke Meddings answers questions from the audience about his dogme lesson. |
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ESOL learners with basic literacy needs – where do I start? Judy Kirsh explores some of the different approaches involved in teaching basic literacy to ESOL learners who have no, or very little, literacy in English or any other language. She begins with a... |
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The ESOL Debate Dr Philida Schellekens is an internationally recognised consultant, author, teacher and teacher trainer and wrote the best-selling Oxford University Press ESOL Handbook (2007). The aim of this... |
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The essay and beyond: writing for different purposes in British universities Hilary Nesi, Professor in English language at Coventry University, discusses the written genres university students are required to produce in different disciplines and at different levels of... |
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Choosing and using resources with ESOL learners Dot Powell, manager of the British Council's project to create a portal for ESOL teachers and learners, looks at criteria we use to make judgements about ESOL materials, and offers a first look at... |
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Touchable Dreams 2 This is the second time Jeremy Harmer and Steve Bingham have performed at BC Seminars, with the distinctive mix of poetry, music and language learning. |
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EAP: how is it different from other forms of ELT? Trained and experienced ELT teachers sometimes report feeling deskilled when they first teach EAP. They may be unaware that the criteria they normally apply to identify needs or evaluate lessons... |
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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