Cambridge English Webinar: Teaching young learners to paraphrase, February 9

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 2 | January 11, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] About Webinar Can you say that again (differently) please? Part of learning a language is being able to express ourselves in different ways. Paraphrasing, rephrasing, adapting to the situation. This can begin right from the start – in the Young Learners’ classroom. So let’s… Continue reading Cambridge English Webinar: Teaching young learners to paraphrase, February 9

Cambridge English Webinar: Maintaining Motivation: Engaging learners through the course, January 19

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 2 | January 11, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] About Webinar Motivated learners are more likely to engage in the learning process both inside and outside the classroom. However, it is sometimes difficult to determine exactly what it is that motivates learners. Is it their individual desire to learn, or is it the… Continue reading Cambridge English Webinar: Maintaining Motivation: Engaging learners through the course, January 19

Helping Teens to Think Beyond Language (Cambridge Webinar Replay)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 20 | November 23, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036]   Many teachers of teenagers find their lack of motivation, lack of willingness to study, and hesitance to stop using their native language quite challenging. These are issues that go beyond language, so it’s important to look beyond language teaching in finding solutions.… Continue reading Helping Teens to Think Beyond Language (Cambridge Webinar Replay)

Making the most of Blended Learning (Cambridge Webinar Replay)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 20 | November 23, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Teachers, don’t panic! Both Jeanne and Helen were keen to stress that a blended learning approach doesn’t mean replacing teachers with computers or robots. In fact, Helen began  her presentation by explaining how blended learning can make certain teaching skills even more necessary.… Continue reading Making the most of Blended Learning (Cambridge Webinar Replay)

OUP Webinar: Choosing your words carefully, September 22

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 17 | September 21, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] How many words do learners need in order to operate effectively in English? How do we decide which words to prioritize, and in what order to teach them? How does the careful grading of vocabulary in a text aid learning? Which tools can… Continue reading OUP Webinar: Choosing your words carefully, September 22

OUP Webinar: Assigning homework and tracking your students’ progress with the Online Practice and Online Workbooks for your course, September 8 & 24

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 16 | August 31, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Find out how to assign homework and track students’ progress with the Online Practice or Online Workbooks for your course at oxfordlearn.com. The webinar is for teachers using the following courses: Aim High American English File, second edition Business Result English File, third… Continue reading OUP Webinar: Assigning homework and tracking your students’ progress with the Online Practice and Online Workbooks for your course, September 8 & 24

OUP Webinar: Using e-books in class: practical tips and ideas, September 9-10

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 16 | August 31, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Join Stacey Hughes, an Oxford Teacher Trainer with 20 years teaching experience, as she shares her practical tips and ideas on how e-books can be used in class to enhance the learning experience for your students. In this webinar you’ll learn about: the… Continue reading OUP Webinar: Using e-books in class: practical tips and ideas, September 9-10

Cambridge English Webinar’s ‘Second language acquisition and manageable learning’ Replay

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 14 | July 13, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] This webinar presented recent theories in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) which emphasize the dynamic nature of learning. We looked at the English Profile project and show how this research has informed the development of materials in Cambridge English Empower making them more manageable… Continue reading Cambridge English Webinar’s ‘Second language acquisition and manageable learning’ Replay

ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 13

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 13 | June 15, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Cambridge English Webinar: ‘More than just speaking – developing student speaking skills’ June 24 Cambridge English Webinar: ‘Towards effortless fluency for your high-level learners’ June 23 10,000 hours of English – how do you teach yours? (OUP Blog) National Conference on ‘English In… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 13

Cambridge English Webinar: ‘More than just speaking – developing student speaking skills’ June 24

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 13 | June 15, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Date: June 24 Time: 15:00 Freer activities in class give learners a chance to practise speaking and gradually improve their fluency. But how can we do more than just give opportunities for speaking and actively develop learners’ speaking skills? This webinar will explore this… Continue reading Cambridge English Webinar: ‘More than just speaking – developing student speaking skills’ June 24