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Kirstin Gerking-Rabach

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Kirstin is a Berlin-based freelance CELTA-certified English teacher. Originally from the United States, she earned a diploma in Opera Performance in Germany before spending over a decade in the UK, where she was active in recording studio work and classical stage projects. With extensive experience in English language coaching, she specializes in using stage and […]

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Kirstin is a Berlin-based freelance CELTA-certified English teacher. Originally from the United States, she earned a diploma in Opera Performance in Germany before spending over a decade in the UK, where she was active in recording studio work and classical stage projects. With extensive experience in English language coaching, she specializes in using stage and

Niloufar Amanzadeh

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Originally from Tehran, I studied English Language and Literature in my hometown, laying the foundation for my passion for the language. My teaching adventure began back in Tehran, where I started sharing my love for English with learners from different backgrounds. When the COVID-19 pandemic shifted our realities, I transitioned to online teaching, adapting to

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Originally from Tehran, I studied English Language and Literature in my hometown, laying the foundation for my passion for the language. My teaching adventure began back in Tehran, where I started sharing my love for English with learners from different backgrounds. When the COVID-19 pandemic shifted our realities, I transitioned to online teaching, adapting to

Kath Robinson

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I’m a freelance Business English Trainer working with companies in Berlin. I help their employees improve their spoken English by providing dynamic sessions, tailored specifically to the needs of that client. My aim is to help people do the English aspects of their job better, with more confidence and less stress. To find out more

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I’m a freelance Business English Trainer working with companies in Berlin. I help their employees improve their spoken English by providing dynamic sessions, tailored specifically to the needs of that client. My aim is to help people do the English aspects of their job better, with more confidence and less stress. To find out more

ELTABB Annual General Meeting and Talk with Ian McMaster – 11 February 2023

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The most important ELTABB event of the year is here, and we’re going hybrid! Members will be able to join online and in-person. It’s a great pleasure to announce that Ian McMaster will be giving a talk to kick off the event. A third of a century in ELT and none the wiser? Abstract The idea that

ELTABB Annual General Meeting and Talk with Ian McMaster – 11 February 2023 Read More »

The most important ELTABB event of the year is here, and we’re going hybrid! Members will be able to join online and in-person. It’s a great pleasure to announce that Ian McMaster will be giving a talk to kick off the event. A third of a century in ELT and none the wiser? Abstract The idea that

ELTABB Online Workshop: “Graphic Facilitation for Teachers” with Emily Bryson – 21 January 2022

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In this practical workshop, we will explore graphic facilitation tools like visual templates, capture sheets, sketchnotes and hand-drawn icons. Participants will have the opportunity to practice drawings and create tools for developing and supporting your business communication: be it for meetings, feedback or planning. About Emily Emily is an ELT author, materials writer, ESOL lecturer,

ELTABB Online Workshop: “Graphic Facilitation for Teachers” with Emily Bryson – 21 January 2022 Read More »

In this practical workshop, we will explore graphic facilitation tools like visual templates, capture sheets, sketchnotes and hand-drawn icons. Participants will have the opportunity to practice drawings and create tools for developing and supporting your business communication: be it for meetings, feedback or planning. About Emily Emily is an ELT author, materials writer, ESOL lecturer,

ELTABB Online Workshop: “Live Lesson Planning and Clinic with Shannon Felt (TEFL Horizons)”, Part 2 – 10 December 2022

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Shannon from TEFL Horizons will be back again in this workshop. Live lesson planning, Q&A and clinic. Participants can bring their own lesson plans and questions!   About Shannon Felt Shannon started as an ESL teacher and has since worked in a variety of countries and contexts, in everything from exam preparation to ESL career

ELTABB Online Workshop: “Live Lesson Planning and Clinic with Shannon Felt (TEFL Horizons)”, Part 2 – 10 December 2022 Read More »

Shannon from TEFL Horizons will be back again in this workshop. Live lesson planning, Q&A and clinic. Participants can bring their own lesson plans and questions!   About Shannon Felt Shannon started as an ESL teacher and has since worked in a variety of countries and contexts, in everything from exam preparation to ESL career

ELTABB Xmas Stammtisch at the Weihnachtsmarkt Nikolaiviertel – 2 December 2022

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*******NEW DATE AND LOCATION!********* It’s the most wonderful tiiiiime of the year!! Come down to the historic Christmas market at the Weihnachtsmarkt Nikolaiviertel for an evening of hot beverages, history-themed activities and all-round fun with other ELTABB members, everyone is welcome! Date and time: 2 December, 6-10pm Address: Feuerzangenbowle im Nikolaiviertel Spandauer Str., https://goo.gl/maps/1poJESACz6HzaLeQ7 Organised

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*******NEW DATE AND LOCATION!********* It’s the most wonderful tiiiiime of the year!! Come down to the historic Christmas market at the Weihnachtsmarkt Nikolaiviertel for an evening of hot beverages, history-themed activities and all-round fun with other ELTABB members, everyone is welcome! Date and time: 2 December, 6-10pm Address: Feuerzangenbowle im Nikolaiviertel Spandauer Str., https://goo.gl/maps/1poJESACz6HzaLeQ7 Organised

IN-PERSON EVENT! ELTABB Stammtisch at Zollpackhof – 19 August 2022

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Hey ELTABBers, Summer is passing us by, so let’s make the most of it and share the good times while we can! This time, we’re going to Zollpackhof again – an excellent Biergarten close to Hauptbahnhof and by the water. Date and time: 19 August, 6-10PM Address: Elisabeth-Abegg-Straße 1 10557 Berlin (5 mins. from Hauptbahnhof)

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Hey ELTABBers, Summer is passing us by, so let’s make the most of it and share the good times while we can! This time, we’re going to Zollpackhof again – an excellent Biergarten close to Hauptbahnhof and by the water. Date and time: 19 August, 6-10PM Address: Elisabeth-Abegg-Straße 1 10557 Berlin (5 mins. from Hauptbahnhof)

IN-PERSON EVENT! ELTABB Stammtisch at Cafe am Neuen See – 29 July 2022

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Hey teachers and lovers of good company, Our next stammtisch is going to be a walk in the park! A short one through Tiergarten, that is. 🙂 Join us for a night of refreshing drinks and fine food under the trees at Cafe am Neuen See. Stay until the end for a picturesque sunset by

IN-PERSON EVENT! ELTABB Stammtisch at Cafe am Neuen See – 29 July 2022 Read More »

Hey teachers and lovers of good company, Our next stammtisch is going to be a walk in the park! A short one through Tiergarten, that is. 🙂 Join us for a night of refreshing drinks and fine food under the trees at Cafe am Neuen See. Stay until the end for a picturesque sunset by

ELTABBer of the Month: Slobodan Kelečević

ELTABBer of the Month: Slobodan Kelečević

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The editor is dead! Long live the editor! Hello everybody, Kit here, (ELTABBer-of-the-Month editor for the past while)… This, I’m afraid, will be my last interview! I have been doing these interviews for at least as long as I can remember now (a year? 18 months? This decade has had… read more >