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 >
