07 Dec 2019 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Complete the idiom, a bird in the hand……. Name the capital of Chile……. Come and test your trivia knowledge! Jim Maloney, our experienced quiz master, has prepared a fun afternoon for us all. (Check out the answers at the end of this post). There will be prizes for the best team, followed by snacks […]
Blended Learning in English Language Teaching: making it work with Pete Sharma
26 Oct 2019 @ 2:00 – 17:15 – Blended Learning (BL) is a key concept in ELT. We know ‘why’ we want to blend: to combine the best of the classroom with online learning. However, BL is notoriously difficult to implement successfully. One reason is the regular emergence of new digital materials, tools and learning platforms, which make it difficult to know ‘how’ […]
All Day Conference with ELTAS and Klett
28 Sep 2019 @ All Day – Registration is organized by Klett – click here to register! When registering online, please let us know in the field “Zusatz” at the bottom whether you are a member of ELTAS. Thank you! ELTAS & Klett Anniversary Conference Teaching and learning English in Stuttgart Klett & Cambridge University Press 35 Years/ELTAS 30 years 28th […]
ELTAS 30 year anniversary celebration brunch
06 Jul 2019 @ 11:00 – 14:30 – On Saturday, 6 July 2019 from 11am to 3pm we will be hosting our 30th anniversary event in the California Bounge, Börsenplatz 1, 70174 Stuttgart. There will be catering and lots of networking opportunities. Please bring a photo of you taken in 1989 for our unique anniversary pin board. Event capacity is limited so book […]
Ian McMaster’s workshop on helping language learners to change their behavior and not be too authent
18 May 2019 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – In this workshop, we will look some at the key communication skills needed in the modern business world. We will discuss how we can encourage students to put these skills into practice by creating an effective learning cycle and changing their behaviour. We will also look at the relative merits of authentic versus textbook language […]
Developing Learners’ 21st Century Skills with Tim Phillips
16 Mar 2019 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Even though the 21st century has now come of adult age, the need for 21st Century skills is more pertinent than ever. Our learners require the skills that will enable them to survive and success in this ever-changing world. Referring to the Framework for 21st Learning and the 4Cs, this workshop will investigate how English […]
!!New!! From “Oh no what a disaster” to “YES to success!” with Andy Vogt-Nas followed by AGM
19 Jan 2019 @ 14:00 – 18:00 – Unfortunately, Tim Phillips (NGL) called in sick for Saturday and thus has to cancel his workshop on 21st century skills and reschedule on a later date this year. Andy Vogt-Nas will step in and moderate an interactive workshop on what to do when disaster has struck and you don’t have any material to fall back on. The […]
“Smiles and More !” with Geoff Tranter followed by Xmas get together
08 Dec 2018 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Humour is not only a good way of creating a positive and relaxed atmosphere in the classroom. It can also be used to actively support learners in acquiring language skills. The workshop will demonstrate a number of easy-to-prepare, humour-based activities that can be used at various levels to add an extra dimension to classroom work. […]
Teaching English to Sse Tschörmans with Stefan Fodor
20 Oct 2018 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – A closer look at the similarities and differences between English and German and their significance for teaching English as a Foreign Language in a German-speaking environment Most of our students speak German as their native language or second language. What impact does this have on our teaching? How can we make the most of the […]
Phonological production of English – The slippery tongue’s articulate performance with Andy Vogt-Nas
29 Sep 2018 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Workshop followed by an official tour of the Stadbibliothek! This workshop looks into language production from a psycholinguistic point of view. Focusing on the phonological level of language, we will briefly examine a speech production model and investigate language errors. Slips of the tongue and finding out, how they come about, give us a more […]
All Day Workshop with Rebecca Sprengel and Marjorie Rosenberg
09 Jun 2018 @ All Day – PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION! Please wait in the foyer of the library and an ELTAS committee member will take you to the room. This is an all day workshop. Spaces are in high demand, so we would prefer our members to attend both sessions, this will also give us to network during the lunch break. […]
Jennie Wright – using podcasts in the classroom: murder, mayhem and education
21 Apr 2018 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Podcasts are having a revolution with Serial – the story of murder and injustice – becoming the most downloaded podcast ever. They give us access to free, authentic resources to design stimulating tasks and develop our learners’ taste for authentic listening. In this workshop, we’ll carry out some tasks together and I’ll share my materials […]
“DIY Design: Crafting your Professional Image” with Sherri Williams >>>PLEASE BRING YOUR LAPTOP!
03 Mar 2018 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – You are an experienced, qualified, professional English trainer. You know how to help your participants improve their language skills, and you regularly invest in professional development to become a better trainer. Your current course participants know this and trust you, but what about potential new clients? How do they know you are a quality trainer? […]
Elevator Pitch with Jasmina Sazdovska followed by AGM
21 Jan 2018 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Elevator Pitch: 2-Minute Business Presentation – followed by AGM Jasmina Sazdovska, PhD – Head of Department of Languages, International Business School, Budapest The workshop aims to provide participants with the skills to teach students how to prepare for and perform elevator pitches with a combination of online and course book materials. An additional goal is to give free-lance teachers and trainers […]
Creativity – The Ingredient to Spicing up your Coursebook followed by AGM
20 Jan 2018 @ 14:00 – 18:00 – What does a jar of ready-made curry sauce and a coursebook have in common? Using this paradox, I explore how a ready-made curry sauce is comparable to a coursebook. Specifically, a sauce is enhanced when extra ingredients are added. Equally, coursebook activities and tasks can also be enriched and spiced up with the help of […]
“Raising your Voice” followed by ELTAS Xmas Party – bring an ELT friend!
02 Dec 2017 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Following on from last year’s fun and practical workshop ‘Get up stand up! I would like to present a relaxed and light hearted participatory workshop for teachers and trainers. This time our over-riding theme will be working on building presentation skills. In ‘Raising your voice’ we will explore the different vocal dynamics of communication alongside […]
Visual Literacy in the 21st Century Classroom with Tim Phillips
21 Oct 2017 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Visual Literacy in the 21st Century Classroom We live in a visual age. It is estimated that 1.2 trillion photos will be taken this year, each person worldwide with a smartphone taking on average 10 photos per day. At the same time 300 hours of video are uploaded to You Tube every minute with 4 […]
Blended Learning with Laura Edwards
23 Sep 2017 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Blend to Perfection: Blended Learning in the English language classroom Blended Learning is an approach to teaching that combines face to face instruction with technology-mediated components. It promises a level of personalization for students often impossible in traditional teaching, while expanding the opportunities for learning and helping teachers chart progress and diagnose issues which may […]
Using Mind Maps in the English Classroom with Ron Morrain
22 Jul 2017 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – Using Mind Maps in the English Classroom It is important for teachers to apply as many different methods and approaches in the L2 learning experience as they can. Map maps and mind mapping are only a few of the many alternatives available to teachers for today’s modern classroom. They can be an alternative to course […]
OUP-Eltas Business English Day
20 May 2017 @ 12:30 – 16:30 – Join OUP and Eltas for an informative day featuring two interesting business English themes! Part 1 Vocabulary. It’s only words. One of the most regularly requested areas for improvement on Business English course is vocabulary. From Victorian parlour games to 21st century apps, we all have our favourite ways of helping students improve their knowledge of […]
Commercial and legal aspects of life as a freelance teacher in Germany with Patrick Mustu
04 Mar 2017 @ 14:00 – 17:30 – “I’ve been offered 15 Euros an hour at a language school. Is this reasonable?” “Is it legal for a freelance teacher to be tied to one school and not be able to take on work elsewhere?” “Part of the TEFL problem in Germany is schools taking any Tom, Dick or Harry on without any experience […]