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About this event
Join us on 20 February for three interactive sessions designed to help you promote equality through your English language teaching. Explore practical strategies to bridge the divide in tech-challenged classrooms, overcome barriers in under-resourced settings and equip your learners to succeed, whatever their circumstances.
About the sessions
Session 1: Transform your language teaching with low-cost tech tools
Speaker
Elsie Enanga
Time and date
12.00–13.00 (UK time) Friday 20 February 2026
Session information
How can we bridge the digital divide when teaching in resource-constrained settings? In this webinar, we will explore some simple, low-cost digital tools that can be easily integrated into your English language classes. You will learn practical techniques including how to use smartphones for recording and analysing learner speech and how you can leverage laptops for data analysis and to create personalised learning experiences. Join us to find out how readily available and affordable tech tools can bridge the digital divide in language education and create a positive, engaging learning environment.
Session 2: Bringing social justice into diverse English classrooms
Speaker
Yasmin Chaudhuri
Time and date
13.15–14.15 (UK time) Friday 20 February 2026
Session information
How can we bring social justice themes like equity, diversity and inclusion into our English language lessons? And how can the inclusion of these themes help with the specific challenges faced by secondary and adult learners in rural, semi-urban and urban contexts? In this webinar, you will explore how integrating real-world issues like gender equality, environmental justice and human rights can make your lessons more meaningful. You'll also learn techniques for assessing the impact of your approach and discover how your teaching can inspire confidence, empathy and action in your learners.
Session 3: Teachers share: Resources for social change
Speakers
To be confirmed
Time and date
14.30–15.30 (UK time) Friday 20 Feburary 2026
Session information
Three expert teachers from around the world will share practical ideas for resources that you can use in your classroom for social change.
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About our speakers
Elsie Enanga has over 16 years' experience as a teacher and examiner in Cameroon. Also, in Cameroon she provides recorded lessons for the Ministry of Secondary Education. In 2021 she contributed to the British Council English Connects CPD video series supporting EFL teachers. Elsie's work is focused on low-resource contexts and on how to provide accessible, quality education for all.
Yasmin Chaudhuri, from Kolkata, India, has extensive experience as an English teacher to young adults in rural and semi-rural areas. She is also an assistant professor in English with the West Bengal Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal. Her teaching focuses on building strong communication skills and linguistic confidence, tailored to meet the diverse needs of her learners.
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