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SeminarsThese seminars encourage debate on areas of contemporary interest in the field of English language teaching and learning. You can sign up for coming events held in the UK and view some video excerpts from previous seminars. You can also browse the videos by topic using the search field below. |
Seminars
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The future of global English - coping with culture In this annual lecture for the English-Speaking Union, David Cystal discusses examples of cultural cross-purposes when communicating in English. He also outlines the kind of cultural awareness all English speakers need to have when they interact with others on a global scale. February 2013, London.
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Practical guidance on training students to cope with authentic spoken English In this seminar Sheila Thorn encourages teachers to use authentic listening texts to train their students to listen more effectively. January 2013, Bournemouth. |
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Jungle listening: high- and low-tech approaches to teaching the stream of speech Richard Cauldwell presents low- and high-tech activities to help learners improve their understanding of authentic speech. January 2013, Bournemouth. |
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Ten quotations to make you think Ken Wilson looks at ten quotations with the aim of making teachers think and reflect on their own practice. January 2013, London. |
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A Dickensian Christmas Dickens descendent Lucinda Dickens Hawksley talks about the life and works of one of the UK’s greatest novelists and how her great-great-great grandfather contributed to what we know as the English Language today. December 2012, London. |
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Dickens in the language classroom Chris Lima looks at some interesting and effective ideas on how to use the work of Charles Dickens in the English language classroom. December 2012, London. |
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About the seminars
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The seminar series started in Dec 2009 as a way to bring ELT professionals together and to uncover and discuss the latest developments in ELT. Events are held around twice a month in a variety of venues up and down the UK. The series combines informal networking events with more formal workshops and presentations. Past seasons have featured stimulating seminars given by Mario Rinvolucri, Michael Swan, Catherine Walter, Ken Wilson, Luke Meddings, Jamie Keddie, Jeremy Harmer & Steve Bingham. In addition, we are producing a series of DVDs that feature content from the website (no internet connection needed) and specially-commissioned materials. These DVDs, on various topics including ESOL, IELTS, Dickens, Using Literature and Poetry, will be available at our seminars. We will also be sending the DVDs to a number of countries, via our global networks, with the aim of supporting teacher training sessions on relevant topics. |
2012-13 Schedule
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Every seminar is free of charge; however places are limited. Wednesday 12 June 1800 - 2030 | British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, SW1A 2BN | London One must speak a little you know! (or how Lizzie got her man) To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice the British Council is proud to present: |
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Wednesday 12 June 1800 - 2030 | British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, SW1A 2BN | London One must speak a little you know! (or how Lizzie got her man) To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice the British Council is proud to present: |
