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      Early Language Learning in Europe

      Edited by Janet Enever
      The ELLiE study provides a detailed insight of the policy and implementation processes for early foreign language learning programmes in Europe, giving a rich description of learner experiences and contexts for learning. Evidence is drawn from over 1,400 children, their schools, teachers and families in seven country contexts, exploring how early FLL is currently taking shape in Europe. The scale and longitudinal design of the study is likely to make many of the findings also highly relevant to other similar contexts. 

      Average: 4 (25 votes)
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      Meetings 5: Action points

      Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 19 December, 2011 - 12:40

      For many people, a meeting is only as successful as the Action Points it produces. Action Points are essential for moving things forward between meetings, and provide a focus both for the closing of one meeting and the opening of the next meeting. This lesson looks in some detail at what makes a successful Action Point. There is also a focus on the various steps involved in bringing a meeting to a successful close.

      Topic: Meetings and action points
       
      Level: Intermediate (B2) and above
       

      Average: 4.7 (3 votes)
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      Christmas

      Submitted by TE Editor on 11 December, 2011 - 13:46

      There are lots of Christmas activities on the British Council’s site for young learners - LearnEnglish Kids - which you can use with your students during the festive season.

      Average: 3.7 (381 votes)
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      Perceptions and Strategies of Learning in English by Singapore Primary School Children with Dyslexia

      L. Jin, K. Smith, A. Yahya, A. Chan, M. Choong, A. Lee, V.Ng, P. Poh-Wong, D. Young
      Learners with dyslexia have difficulties in reading and writing. In Singapore there are about 20,000 primary and secondary school learners with dyslexia. This paper presents research findings on the perceptions and feelings of primary school learners with dyslexia in Singapore regarding their learning of school subjects through English, together with how they use strategies to overcome some difficulties.

      Average: 4 (7 votes)
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      Flashcards

      Submitted by Anonymous on 1 November, 2011 - 11:21

      How do you use flashcards in your class? Watch Vikki, and then let us know how you use them by leaving a comment below.

      Average: 4 (120 votes)
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      Programme 7: Using English in the classroom

      Submitted by TE Editor on 26 October, 2011 - 18:29

       

      In a recent programme we heard about ways that teachers can develop their English skills and their confidence. This is important because teachers often don’t like to speak English in class.

       

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      Global Practices in Teaching English to Young Learners

      Sue Garton, Fiona Copland, Anne Burn
      Investigating Global Practices in Teaching English to Young Learners was produced in collaboration with Aston University. The study uncovered a range of factors concerning the teaching of English to young learners globally from the perspective of teachers involved in implementing these programmes. In particular, it shows that many of these factors are commonly experienced by teachers across different countries and contexts. The paper concludes with five key recommendations for future action to support teaching English to young learners.

      Average: 4.4 (17 votes)
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      CLIL for secondary schools

      Submitted by Anonymous on 25 September, 2011 - 01:00

      Date: 15 December 2011

      Time: 1200 UK time (check what time this is in your country)

      Theme: In this session we will explore what works in CLIL. We will stress the final L in CLIL. Learning will be the focus of the session. In addition, we will unpick what is meant by CLIL in different contexts. Finally we will look at some strategies that are practical, learning centered and inclusive.

      Watch a recording of the webinar:
      You can watch the webinar here: http://britishcouncil.adobeconnect.com/p8hl6hodr1p/

      About the speaker: Noreen Caplen-Spence is a teacher and a teacher trainer based in Canterbury. She loves travelling and enjoying the arts wherever she happens to be.

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