Workshop Review: Ann Cartwright By Meli Solomon Ann Cartwright, experienced human resources manager, author and EFL trainer presented the key processes, skills and benefits of coaching as a workplace learning tool. Read the ELTABB event review by Méli Solomon: Well attended and well received.At the outset, I sensed some doubts… read more >
Workshop Review: Vicki Hollett By Anne Hodgson, James Topping, Khushi Pasquale Sponsored by Pearson (thank you!) In the traditional classroom, the 3 R's have now given way to the 4C's - Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity. Vicki presented these as 21st century skills needed to handle the challenges of… read more >
Workshop Review: Nick Munby Nick Munby provided some new perspectives on games in the classroom. Games are often used as warmers, getting to know or wind down activities in the language classroom. But games can also serve as core activities designed to examine how we think, put ideas into words… read more >
Workshop Review: Evan Frendo Evan Frendo discussed recent research projects. Topics included needs analysis, corpus linguistics, workplace discourse, intercultural communication and the controversial subject of English as a Lingua Franca.In the second half, attention was turned to framework materials. These are materials which take the form of a template for… read more >
What do language schools look for in a teacher? A panel discussion led by Dominic Braham with representatives from language schools gave participants the opportunity to to ask questions about key concerns such as qualifications, skills, rates of pay. Participants left with a clear idea of what to expect and… read more >
Intercultural communicative competence is a combination of knowledge, attitudes and skills. Communication skills are the focus, i.e. using language in intercultural encounters to ensure the best results for all involved. This 4-day course took place on two weekends in November. The course leads to certification in Intercultural Competence in English… read more >
Workshop Review: Michael Swann Oxford University Press and ELTABB welcomed Michael Swan, author of "Practical English Usage" and many other ELT publications to Berlin. He demonstrated why "grammar doesn't have to be grey". read more >
Khushi Pasquale invited participants to hear about her one-year exploration of everything Dragons’ Den which eventually culminated in a Dragons’ Den curriculum. Dragons’ Den was imported from Japan and first broadcast on British television in 2005. In perhaps one of the best uses of reality show TV, entrepreneurs pitch their… read more >
ELF (English as a Lingua Franca) has been a point of discussion since the 90s and still remains a highly contentious issue in the world of teaching. Annette Stemmerich explained what is meant by ELF, why the discussion around ELF is so heated, and what research has been conducted in… read more >
