Warmers, fillers and brain breaks to engage learners and enhance learning

• L1 in ELT: Friend or foe? – £25.00

The use of L1, also known as the learner’s own language, has long been a topic of debate in ELT. This masterclass briefly overviews some of the key moments in the use of L1 in EFL, supported by examples of practical classroom activities, for the judicious use of L1 in our ELT classrooms. Presented by Neil Harris – Teacher Trainer & Director of Marketing@CELT Language School.

• Warmers, fillers and brain breaks to engage learners and enhance learning – £25.00

Looking at what warmers, fillers and brain breaks are and their key features. Explore the benefits of using them from both a teaching and scientific point of view and how they can help our students to stay focused, feel more confident and motivated to learn. Presented by Lydia Summerfield – Teacher Trainer & Academic Manager.

• Tips for effective classroom instructions – £25.00

Have you ever given your learners instructions for a classroom activity, only to have them stare back at you? Or you find them doing the opposite of what you wanted them to do? In this session, we’re going to consider the elements of a good instruction and what you can do to help your learners understand what you want them to do. We’ll also look at what to avoid and how to check that your learners know what you want them to do. Presented by Khanh-Duc Kuttig – TESOL 2021 Teacher of the Year & Lecturer @University of Siegen, Germany.

• Emerging language – the what, when and how – £25.00

Emerging language is an area of teaching which is often developed after initial teacher training courses, but is a key skill which every teacher needs in their teaching toolbox. This webinar looks at how to listen for emerging language in the classroom and more importantly, how to present it and share it with students. Presented by Holly Morgan – Teacher Trainer & Academic Coordinator.

• How can I function? – £25.00

Teaching functional language can be tricky and choice of wording for the context and speakers is key, but how do paralinguistic features, punctuation and pronunciation play a part? Presented by Marie Pettigrew – Teacher Trainer, Assessor, EFL & CELTA Consultant

• Engaging students and promoting learning through questions – £25.00

Questions are central to our classrooms. Find out how to use questions effectively while avoiding bad questioning strategies to ensure success in your class. Presented by Khanh-Duc Kuttig – TESOL 2021 Teacher of the Year & Lecturer @University of Siegen, Germany.

• Correcting Written Error – £25.00

This ELT workshop will help you think about the best ways to correct mistakes made in students’ writing. Presented by Susie Bridges – CELTA Trainer Former Academic Manager @British Council.

• Correcting Oral Error – £25.00

Correcting oral error using both immediate and delayed techniques. Presented by Susie Bridges – CELTA Trainer Former Academic Manager @British Council.

• Steps to Select, Set Up and Manage Speaking Activities – £25.00

What to do if students don’t speak in class? How to select, set up, and manage a speaking activity in an effective way. Simple steps to effective speaking. Presented by Olga Stolbova – CELT-P/S, CELTA & DELTA Trainer.