How to Recognize an Autonomous Learning Environment by Leni Dam
02/02/2017 - 16:30
This webinar will give an introduction to the basic principles underlying an autonomous learning environment. It will briefly look at the theory behind learner autonomy, but will mainly be concerned with the implementation of the principles at different levels i.e. it goes beyond the classroom (cf. “How to recognize an autonomous classroom?”, Die Neueren Sprachen,1994).
Teaching pronunciation and listening for English as a Lingua Franca with Laura Patsko
25/01/2017 - 11:13
The ELT industry has traditionally assumed that English learners need to talk to and sound like native English speakers. But nowadays, the majority of interaction in English actually takes place between non-native speakers. In other words, English is often used as a lingua franca (ELF). This session will outline the needs of English users in this context and make some practical suggestions for the classroom, focusing on pronunciation and listening skills. Teachers will come away with an appreciation of the need to understand and be understood among an ever-widening range of English speakers, and how to help learners achieve this.
Self-development as a way to tackle low self-esteem by Katherine Bilsborough
18/01/2017 - 16:12
Have you ever said or ever heard anyone saying you are just a teacher? Just a teacher?!
Katherine Bilsborough says there is no such thing and is here with her new post, introducing us to her webinar on June 5th! Katherine points out all the hard work teachers do and fills us with self-confidence! Are you ready?
6 Ways Teaching English as a Foreign Language Enriches Life by Victoria Landa
18/01/2017 - 16:10
This week we are very happy to share a post by a new guest blogger on the BELTA blog – Victoria Landa. Victoria reminds us of why we love being English teachers. Can you think of any more ways teaching English makes our lives richer? We would love to hear from you in the comments!
Are you sure that grammar and imagination can’t go together? In his webinar next Sunday, March 13, Georgios Chatzis will show us how students can become active and engaged participants in grammar lessons – something guaranteed to interest all teachers! He tells us more about the talk in this post.
