By Hazel Marogna Creativity, that mysterious thing, can it be learned? Whatever the answer may be, it can certainly be given a helping hand, as Paul set out on Saturday morning to show us. He took us busy English teachers, always grateful for new ideas, on a creative journey, providing… read more >
In the lead up to our next (and last) workshop of 2016, we asked you to send in your questions for the speaker. Berlin local and ELTABB member Paul Walsh is a teacher, Business English trainer, and author of the recent e-book “At Work”. He is also a keen blogger… read more >
Workshop Review: Theresa Gorman By Rob Nisbet On a chilly Saturday in Wildau, Theresa Gorman led a group of us through the mysteries of the theory and practise of language testing. Theresa began by refreshing and enhancing our understanding of the key factors one must consider when setting a test… read more >
Seminar Review: Gabrielle Hirthe By Robert Nisbet I teach quite a few lessons which involve using technical English and talking about spatial relationships, and so the prospect of learning to use Lego as a teaching tool sounded attractive, though I also wondered if this was a bit of a gimmick.… read more >
By Ian Perry Nicola Meldrum, course director of Oxford TEFL’s Diploma TESOL course in Barcelona, gave a presentation addressing the importance of the teacher’s presence in the English language classroom. This “pedagogy of presence” focuses on the way teachers engage with their learners and encourage them to engage with each… read more >
By Lidia Cordoba The seminar for Marca Robinson, on Intercultural Awareness, was very fascinating. Although it is a subject that has been discussed frequently, she brought some new insight to the seminar. Ms Robinson introduced some great activities for the classroom. The Iceberg Theory was discussed and we engaged in… read more >
Here are a few pictures taken by Jason Zuzack at the talks given by Penny Ur and Marca Robinson. There was a great turnout (as you can see) and both talks were lively and engaging. Thanks to Penny, Marca, and everyone at ELTABB who organized the event! read more >
Seminar Review: Penny Ur By Jean Richter The turnout was great for Penny’s talk after lunch. I thought that, although it was like a lecture (ie. Penny stood at the front and talked) she managed to captivate us from beginning to end. Penny’s power point slides are on the website… read more >
By Olivia de Paeztron On a sunny Sunday afternoon at the beginning of June, faithful ELTABB members gathered at GLS for an informative and thought-provoking workshop. I (and I suppose many other teachers) have often asked learners to write short texts about themselves at the start of a course, in… read more >
You’re not a member of IATEFL BESIG but want to go to the BESIG Annual Conference in Bonn 14-16 November 2014 at the discounted member’s rate? Then help us form a group of 10 ELTABB members who are not BESIG members, and as a group of 10 we will receive… read more >
