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TeachingEnglish Newsletter15 July 2015


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Welcome to the latest edition of the TeachingEnglish newsletter! 

This week, we have two lesson plans on the theme of summer for low and higher levels, and a simple game to review question forms for younger students. 

On Thursday this week we have a webinar with Nik Peachey on the theme of creativity in the language classroom.

We also have a call for proposals which focus on market insights and a recording of Thom Kiddle's talk about using technology in classroom-based assessment.

And finally, our featured article this week is all about counselling your learners.

We hope you find these useful.

Deb
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Summer love (lower level)
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Summer love is a complete set of teaching resources designed around interesting and unusual photographs with activities to activate your students' higher level critical thinking skills. This pack looks at the topics of holidays, love and change, and incorporates a focus on story-writing and speaking skills, as well as listening for gist and specific information.

If your learners are higher level, check out 
Summer love (higher level)

 
Nik Peachey - creativity in the language classroom

                                     

 

In this webinar, Thursday 16 July, 9pm UK time, Nik Peachey looks at some of the ideas explored in the British Council publication Creativity in English language teaching. In the webinar Nik examines the background to the emergence of the book and explores the re-emerging importance of creativity in the educational milieu. He will give a brief overview of the book and share a range of activities.
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Lucky number 6
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This is a quick simple game that reviews question forms and can be used as a warmer or a filler at the end of the lesson with all students aged 7 - 11.
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Call for proposals: Services for International Education Marketing Conference 2015 - Market Insights
                                       

The SIEM Conference 2015, to be held on 10-11 December in Edinburgh, aims to provide UK education institutions with the opportunity to gather the latest market intelligence to deliver successful marketing strategies for 2016 and beyond. We are seeking session proposals which focus on market insights - current and future trends affecting markets for UK education; student insights - current and future trends in student decision making and motivations; and marketing practice - approaches to creating sustainable or 'future proof' marketing strategies.

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Thom Kiddle at the E-merging Forum 5

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Thom Kiddle was one of the keynote speakers at the E-merging Forum 5. Watch a recording of his talk about using technology in classroom-based assessment and listen to his interview here.

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Counselling learners

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There are various ways of measuring learners' progress. Whichever method you choose, you should take time out to counsel your learners. Counselling involves talking through their strengths and weaknesses. It is an interactive process in which they are able to say how they feel about their learning, the course, and their teacher.
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