E V O L V E S C H O O L: British Council TeachingEnglish 22 January 2014

TeachingEnglish Newsletter

22 January 2014

Regular readers will know that the TeachingEnglish website has hosted a number of Guest Writers. Why not have a look at our archive where you can find articles and blogs by ELT luminaries such as Adrian Underhill, Carol Read, Adrian Holliday and Michael Swan.

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LearnEnglish Teens

Welcome to our website with material especially designed for teenage learners.

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Welcome to the latest edition of the TeachingEnglish newsletter!

This week we have new articles on developing the skills of teenagers, and another to get you started on running English Clubs. And Primary Essentials, starting 24 February, is now open for registration!

We also have a number of interesting blog topics for you to read and post on, a link to a free interactive verb conjugator, and a live-streamed seminar - Preparing lower level students for IELTS.

Finally, an update about Sylvia Guinan's webinar -

Social and emotional approaches to teaching with technology - this is now being held on 28 January, 9am UK time. And don't forget Letting Go - the art of delegation on 29 January, 11.30 UK time.

Enjoy!

Deb

TeachingEnglish Team | British Council | BBC

New articles on 'Teaching teens'

Help your teens develop their writing writing skills, reading skills and listening skills

You can also find other useful articles related to all aspects of teaching English to teenagers and a number of lesson plans to help students and teachers find their way around the LearnEnglish Teens website.

Blogging news

Welcome to the new year and new opportunities for bloggers! We have some exciting topics on the blogspot this month including your most successful activities and tips for teaching teens. And we have quite a few guest posts! So why not take a look and post your ideas?
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Primary Essentials

Primary Essentials is now open for registration and the course starts on 24 February. The course is aimed at teachers teaching primary children English in state or private schools or teachers teaching English in Secondary schools who would like to work in the primary sector.
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English clubs

English clubs come in many different guises. What they do all have in common, however, is that they provide an opportunity for English language learners to practise using English in a relaxed and friendly setting. Find out more about the principles of a successful English club and a range of suitable practical activities to use.
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ProLogo

ProLogo has a free interactive conjugator of English verbs arranged in a flow chart demonstrating the verbal phrase patterns for all
combinations of tenses and modes.
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Preparing lower level students for IELTS

This seminar offers practical examples of how to overcome the challenges of teaching IELTS at pre-intermediate level, covering topics such as language proficiency, exam techniques and academic skills. A chance to gain and share ideas and insights. Register to watch live on Tuesday 28 January, 1800 GMT.
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