Events, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars Making connections between materials and learners’ lives with Sandy Millin Workshop info The materials that we use in the classroom are sometimes created by people who live in a completely different part of the world or have a completely different culture or lifestyle to the learners we teach. Even if materials are locally produced by others or by ourselves, they might not speak to the … Continued Read more
Events, Invitations, Events, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars, Workshops & Webinars Critical dialogue in practice with Rose Aylett Workshop info For Paolo Freire (1921-1997), education is a form of dialogic inquiry through which knowledge is mediated, rather than ‘owned’ by the teacher. This interactive session will unpack what the Freirean concept of dialogic education might look like in the contemporary ELT classroom. We will explore a series of practical considerations to take into … Continued Read more
Events, Invitations, Events, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars, Workshops & Webinars Erasmus+ days: Let´s get lexical with Ben Gwillim Workshop info As teachers we are faced with many choices of ‘what’ and ‘how’ to teach. What we do know, is that we need to keep our students engaged in the learning prrocess. One way we can do that is to get a little bit more lexical. Students like words! Getting lexical doesn’t mean you … Continued Read more
Articles, Media How do you choose the right Erasmus+ mobility course, and how do you know which one is suitable for you? Erasmus+ offers a wide range of opportunities for professional development for educators, but sometimes having many choices can be overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure about the criteria to consider among the vast options available. How do we select the right course to ensure that our expectations are met? We spoke to Erasmus+ mobility experts who … Continued Read more
Articles, Media Don’t be afraid to travel in search of knowledge. A simple guide on what to do if you want to participate in an Erasmus+ mobility course. Many of us are familiar with the Erasmus+ Teacher Development Programme, at least by hearsay, but some may believe that it’s a complex process to select participants, which doesn’t concern them at all. However, the opposite is true. We spoke to Barbora Gecse, a project manager specializing in international projects, primarily Erasmus+ projects, at The … Continued Read more
Media Why is it a good idea to enrol your child in a summer day camp where only English is spoken? Tábory – iba zábava? For the fifth year in a row, we have been organizing a summer day camp for children aged 7 to 12. But how is this camp different from the usual summer camps? Most camps primarily offer a week of fun and interesting activities for your child to “go wild”. This way, … Continued Read more
Articles, E-books, Events, For Kids, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars The Bridge for children Have you been thinking about English language classes for your children, but with the wide choice of current courses on the market, signing up seems too binding? Or has your child had English classes in the past but didn’t like taking them because they were uninteresting and boring? We encounter these scenarios on a daily … Continued Read more
Articles, Events, For Kids, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars Debate club The third workshop in The Bridge’s series of four workshops for children is something that is sure to delight all chatty kids – Debate Club! Debate Club is a suitable option for children who want to improve their communication skills or like to talk. The Debate Club will help them to do this with carefully … Continued Read more
Events, For Kids, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars Fantasy world Introducing the second workshop in a series of four workshops from The Bridge for Kids – Fantasy World! As the name suggests, this is a magical workshop where we will immerse ourselves in a world of fantasy and fairy tales together with the children. So if your children like interesting and informative stories and different … Continued Read more
Articles, For Kids Creativity: The key ingredient in children’s education What made you want to become a teacher? I’ve always been drawn to teaching, ever since my college days when I was involved in summer educational programs. Seeing the lightbulb moments in kids’ eyes and knowing I had a part in that was incredibly rewarding. It’s about shaping future leaders, really. My background in the … Continued Read more
