November 2017
Exams Catalunya 2017 Conference Focus on the Classroom: maximising teacher and learner interaction for genuine results
Really looking forward to being a part of the Exams Catalunya 2018 Conference. I thoroughly enjoyed my busy day at the Conference last year, giving my session on Engaging Students in Writing twice and also taking part in the panel discussion on Communicative Teaching. You can experience some of the buzz by watching the video summarising the event here. This year, my session will be: Maximising classroom participation for maximising exam results and learning Preparing for exams like the Cambridge…
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Cambridge Assessment English Seminars in Santander
I'm very excited to be giving two Cambridge Assessment English Seminars on December 1st in Santander. The first Seminar - Use it - or lose it! - will focus on lexis and grammar which are tagged for B1, B2 or C1 on the English Profile and which are focussed on in course books for these levels. We'll consider how we can encourage students to use this language appropriately in speaking and writing so that it will hopefully become part of…
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Developing literacy in primary CLIL lessons + How to engage parents
Two new seminars for me: Developing literacy in primary CLIL lessons How to engage parents in helping their child with English and preparing for the Young Learners Tests I'm looking forward to returning to the Instituto de Idiomas at the Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona. Haven't been there for a few years now (although I go to this beautiful city very often!)
Find out more »Supporting mixed ability and preparing students for Young Learners in San Sebastian
I'm heading back to San Sebastian for 2 more Cambridge seminars - the final session of this academic year at Academia Lacunza. SUPPORTING MIXED-ABILITY LEARNERS AT A2 AND B1 LEVELS - SPEAKING AND LISTENING and PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE 2018 YOUNG LEARNERS LISTENING, READING & WRITING TASKS
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Benchmarking Performance in Interactive Communication and Engaging Students in Turn-taking Skills at B2 and C1 levels
I'll be at the Escuela Oficial here in Cantabria for the seminar on: Benchmarking Performance in Interactive Communication and Engaging Students in Turn-taking Skills at B2 and C1 levels Looking forward to going back to the Escuela Oficial - always an interesting and engaged audience!
Find out more »Preparing for the 2018 Cambridge Young Learners
Looking forward to sharing tips and activities for 2018 Cambridge Young Learners with teachers (many of them great friends) here in Santander.
Find out more »2nd Annual San Sebastian ELT Conference
2nd Annual San Sebastian ELT Conference I was invited to give a session at the first conference last year, but unfortunately the date clashed with another event, so I had to say no. This year, I will be there on March 24th and will be giving a session: Preparing and taking Young Learner Tests - Useful (and fun!) A few changes have been introduced to the Cambridge Assessment English Young Learners Tests. What has changed and why? Maybe to encourage…
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Toastmasters Sardinero Spring Conference
So excited to be taking part in the Toastmasters Sardinero Spring Conference. (And a little nervous too!) My session will be about: “Human beings being (more?) human” In this full-speed-ahead world, we humans sometimes forget to appreciate and enjoy the moment. We may also even believe that we’ve stopped learning. But that never happens! (Or should never happen!) Are you ready to reflect on your ‘now’ and on your learning? Originally from a small town in the north-east of England,…
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Webinar: Engaging young learners in meaningful, successful (and fun!) writing activities
I'll be giving my next webinar: Engaging young learners in meaningful, successful (and fun!) writing activities on May 8th. With the changes to A1 Movers and A2 Flyers, we need to work on writing skills for the final parts of the Reading and Writing Tests. I'm a firm believer in developing young learners' writing skills alongside their speaking, listening and reading skills. In my opinion, it seems such a logical thing to do and the actual physical process of forming letters…
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