Events, For Teachers, 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, For Teachers, 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, For Teachers, 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
Effective Learning, Events, Invitations, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars How to learn English effectively? – online event September 12, 2024 Have you been learning English for years and still are an eternal beginner? Would you like to learn how to learn English so that you really use it and not just “learn in the language school”? Do you want to know if a foreign language can be “poured into your head”, how effective are the … Continued Read more
Events, For Teachers, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars Authenticity in our classrooms Workshop info In our 90-minute workshop we will explore what teacher authenticity might mean in practice and whether it has a role to play in students feeling more comfortable about being in classrooms and learning more English. Tony Wright thinks that the ‘authentic teacher’ is a work in progress, forever taking opportunities for learning (about … Continued Read more
Events, For Teachers, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars Sharpening the Saw: Finding Ways to Renew Our Energy as Teachers Workshop info Teaching is a rewarding yet demanding profession that requires continuous energy and dedication. However, among the daily challenges, it’s essential for teachers to prioritize self-care and find ways to replenish their energy reserves. In this discussion led session, we’ll explore the concept of “sharpening the saw,” as advocated by Stephen Covey, and discuss/share … Continued Read more
Events, For Teachers, Invitations, Workshops & Webinars Humanism in the Classroom: what it means in practice Workshop info We’ll start in workshop mode with participants answering, for themselves, some straightforward questions about their own practices. From there we’ll move to a brief presentation about the roots of Humanism and how these influences have played out in language teaching and learning. We’ll then consider some of the obstacles to implementing a humanistic … Continued Read more
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
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
