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About this event
In these sessions, our speakers will focus on how to teach the four skills in English language learning. Eman El Difrawy and Anestin Chi Lum will explore how to make writing tasks more engaging and interactive. Rhona Snelling will share ideas for teaching speaking skills that will help build confidence. You will also get inspiration for engaging listening and reading tasks that you can use in your classroom.
About the sessions
Session 1: How can we make writing interactive?
Speaker: Eman El Difrawy
Eman El Difrawy
Time and date:
10.00–11.00 (UK time) 13 November 2024
Session information:
This workshop will start by looking at problems that learners face when they write. Then you will see demonstrations of creative activities and techniques that will help learners generate and organise ideas, prepare outlines and develop interesting compositions where they express themselves fluently. Finally, we will look at correction techniques and rubrics that can be used with learners.
Session 2: How can we create confident speakers?
Speaker:
Rhona Snelling
Time and date:
11.15–12.15 (UK time) 13 November 2024
Session information:
This webinar will begin by examining what 'speaking' is and how it relates to the other language skills and language systems. Then, we will look at the many sub-skills of speaking and at speech production models. In the final part of the webinar, we will explore how to approach and successfully include speaking skills in your classroom, by looking at some examples of classroom activities.
Session 3: Can emojis help develop writing skills?
Speaker:
Anestin Chi Lum
Time and date:
12.30–13.30 (UK time) 13 November 2024
Session information:
This webinar builds on the idea of using visuals to support teaching/learning and summarises the findings of an action-research on the impact of using emojis to improve writing skills. This can motivate learners and develop their writing skills at the same time. Then you will see real-life examples of how emojis can be used as a teaching tool to engage learners in writing tasks.
Session 4: How can we work on the four skills? (panel discussion)
Speakers:
TBC
Time and date:
13.45–14.45 (UK time) 13 November 2024
Session information:
Three expert teachers from around the world discuss the different ways they work on the four skills in their classes.
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About the speakers
Eman El Difrawy is an Egyptian teacher of English, soft skills trainer at university, online MOOC facilitator and experienced teacher trainer. She has also presented at numerous national and international TESOL conferences online and around the world.
Rhona Snelling is a freelance ELT author, speaker, project manager and editor working in England. She holds a master's degree in applied linguistics and second language acquisition. Rhona has authored numerous ELT coursebooks for various international publishers. Her website is www.rhonasnelling.com.
Anestin Chi Lum is a multi-award-winning English and French language teacher from Cameroon. She is also a British Council certified trainer and a language consultant. Anestin is passionate about innovative teaching methodologies and teachers' professional development.
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