Englisch

For years, the "English-only" approach has dominated ELT methodology. However, a growing body of research and practical experience suggests that judiciously incorporating students' L1 can be a powerful tool to enhance learning, build confidence, and foster a more inclusive classroom environment. Especially the A levels can benefit from some L1 support to build foundational understanding, and some adult learners feel overwhelmed and may disengage without occasional L1 support. Rather than a blanket method, a more flexible, learner-centered strategy—primarily in English but open to brief, purposeful use of the L1—tends to be more effective in practice, thus avoiding frustration or misunderstanding. Through discussion and hands-on activities we will explore the arguments for and against using L1 and discuss when and where it should be used to create a more effective and empowering learning experience.

This is a follow to the workshop which was held in May this year. It is suitable both for teachers who attended the first workshop as well as those who didn’t. We’ll delve deeper into: - Equipping teachers with tools, techniques, and strategies to design conversation classes which promote fluency, confidence, active listening, and peer interaction. - It’s more than coming up with a good topic to talk about. We have to teach out students the skills to do this well. - Fluency versus Accuracy - Structure, materials and topics. - Feedback You’ll have the opportunity to share ideas and try out new techniques and tasks which you can use with your classes.

With a new competitor on the market, ELT teachers need to up their game to keep students coming to the face-to-face or online classroom. This session moves beyond the hype and fear surrounding AI to explore its practical applications and potential impact on our roles as educators. We will critically examine the capabilities of current AI tools and discuss how they can be strategically integrated into the EFL classroom to enhance teaching and learning – without replacing the invaluable human element.