[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] This talk looks at the nature of graphic novels and considers the reasons for using them with ELT students. The session offers lots of fun, practical ideas to exploit graphic novels in the classroom, while developing both skills and language work. It also… Continue reading ‘Getting to Grips with Graphic Novels’ – Samantha Lewis’s Video
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‘The 5 principles of highly effective teachers’ – Pierre Pirard’s Video
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] After a high profile career as CEO, Pierre Pirard decided to redirect his focus and became a teacher. Working in Brussels’ most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, he discovered that these children — usually portrayed as troublemakers — are able to rise above this negative image.… Continue reading ‘The 5 principles of highly effective teachers’ – Pierre Pirard’s Video
‘Gamification: Practical Ideas for ELT’ – Graham Stanley’s Video
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] Gamification refers to using game design techniques and game thinking to enhance non-game contexts. Used well, it can make the classroom more engaging for learners. In his plenary session, Graham looks at ways teachers of young learners, teenagers, and adults can use gamification,… Continue reading ‘Gamification: Practical Ideas for ELT’ – Graham Stanley’s Video
‘International Conference on English Language & Literature – A Tool for Humanising’ (ELLATH-2015) – Faridabad, India, February 23-24, 2015
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] International Conference on English Language & Literature – A Tool for Humanising (ELLATH-2015) FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 2015 ELLATH-2015, a two-day platform for linguists, anthropologists, sociologists, academicians and literary people to interact, deliberate and share CONCEPT NOTE Language is for expression and Literature is the reflection of… Continue reading ‘International Conference on English Language & Literature – A Tool for Humanising’ (ELLATH-2015) – Faridabad, India, February 23-24, 2015
’13th AsiaTEFL International Conference’ – Nanjing, China, November 6-8, 2015
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] ELT professionals in Asia and beyond are invited to bring and share innovative policies, theories and practices related to ELT that not only address current problems but also point to future directions and help to create new opportunities. The 21st century Asia is… Continue reading ’13th AsiaTEFL International Conference’ – Nanjing, China, November 6-8, 2015
‘Chicago International Conference on Education 2015’ – Chicago, May 26-27, 2015
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] Chicago ICE offers a unique opportunity for academics and other professionals all around the world to present a wide array of perspectives, scholarship, and expertise in the pursuit of excellence in K-12 education. Most importantly, this group of academics will share the best… Continue reading ‘Chicago International Conference on Education 2015’ – Chicago, May 26-27, 2015
ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 28
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 22 | September 15, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] TBLT 2015, Belgium, September 16-18 Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Contextualizing Language ‘Importance of worksheets in ESL classrooms’ by Neha Joshi International Education Conference, London, June 7 – 11, 2015 Article: Moving into EAP: navigating the transition.
Article: Moving into EAP: navigating the transition
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 22 | September 15, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] The OUP ELT blog has published an article dealing with international tests. First and foremost, you’ll want to know what EAP really is. ‘What is EAP?’ might sound like a straightforward question, but there’s quite a lot to it. For some people EAP means… Continue reading Article: Moving into EAP: navigating the transition
TBLT 2015, Belgium, September 16-18
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 27 | November 10, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] The organisers of the Sixth International Conference on Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT 2015) would like to invite proposals that focus on meaningful tasks for language learning and assessment, both inside and outside the classroom. We welcome papers, workshops, colloquia, and show and tell talks.… Continue reading TBLT 2015, Belgium, September 16-18
International Education Conference, London, June 7 – 11, 2015
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 27 | November 10, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] Join The Clute Institute for our 2015 International Education Conference in London, United Kingdom. The aim of this conference is to provide an opportunity for researchers to present their ideas, proposals, or completed research. Since 30 to 50 different countries are typically represented, presenting… Continue reading International Education Conference, London, June 7 – 11, 2015