Key to an effective Writing Programme is "Publishing and Feedback", yet for teachers considerations of the how, what, where and when of publishing can be daunting. Join us as we review Publishing, Feedback (and the relationship to evaluation) and Considerations, and twelve publication possibilities. The material covered does not apply only to student work and will be of interest to writers.
Click on the event title(s) below for more information. Leave your questions or comments below, or contact us for registration information. The events below are open group sessions from our Seminars, Advanced Use of English and Professional Conversation programmes; contact us to ask about scheduling open on demand or closed private programmes.
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Not everyone can say they love prepositions, and one particular thorn for many is the when, how and why of "at". In this session we review familiar uses and traps, patterns and whyfors for (in? on? by? from?) using "at".
As well as those words which First Language speakers find difficult to spell, Second and Foreign Language learners of English have additional challenges, for example arising from L1 interference or from English's apparently bizarre spelling patterns and rules. Join us as we explore some of the worst offenders, and some possible approaches to avoiding futur speling misshapps.
Chile's recent constitutional plebiscite prompts the question of how to use news reports on current events in an English class. The answer is that it's easy : task, not text. This session reviews a simple, teacher-friendly and highly-effective lesson structure which provides a language-rich, reading-comprehension and authentic discussion plan.
Data is the key to effective decision-making, and to designing and implementing effective and appropriate educational programmes. Data collection does not need to be demanding and time-consuming; other types of data and other approaches exist. Informal data can be as useful and as reliable as its more straitlaced sibling; this session considers forms of informal data, and how to collect it.
Open group programme, preparation for the Cambridge English C1 Advanced (formerly known as "CAE") Examination. We cover knowing and understanding the examination and its components, Practice of & Feedback on each component, and success and preparation strategies. Whether you are registering for the examination, or are considering it and want to know how to succeed, this programme provides what you need to know.
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Welcome to our third programme of summer professional development and support for teachers, educational leaders and administrators. And while all around us is going up in price, being teachers ourselves and knowing those realities. we have not increased our fees.
Welcome to our third programme of summer professional development and support for teachers, educational leaders and administrators. And while all around us is going up in price, being teachers ourselves and knowing those realities, we have not increased our fees.
