English Language Webinars

Trinity organises events and various webinar series throughout the year. Most Trinity-organised events are free, but may require advance registration.

Active Reading with Authentic Materials

This session looked at using a variety of authentic materials in the ESOL classroom and how they can be used to promote a variety of reading skills including critical thinking.

During the webinar, the presenter explored:

  • What authentic materials are
  • The benefits (and potential challenges) of using authentic materials in the classroom
  • Examples of different types of authentic materials and how they can be exploited
  • Ideas for creating tasks which are suitable for different levels
  • Ways of using infographics

 

Summary

Concerned that authentic materials are too challenging for lower levels? This session demonstrated that they can be equally as useful as an entry leveled text and can be used in mixed-ability classes. They can also lend themselves to the development of skills in writing, speaking & listening.

 

About the presenter

Rachel has over thirty years of experience in education. She has worked as a teacher, a trainer, a Curriculum Manager and a Senior Manager. Specialising in ESOL, EFL and languages, she has worked in many settings including private language schools, Work-based Learning, Adult Community Learning and Offender Learning. Rachel specialises in teacher training, in creating bespoke CPD courses and has a keen interest in embedding, contextualising and resource development, as well as digital technologies and neurodiversity. Rachel, a qualified teacher with Advanced Teacher Status, has written numerous training courses for leading support agencies and FE providers. She is currently National Co-Chair of the National Association of Teaching English and Community Languages to Adults (NATECLA).

 

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About the Transformative Teachers Webinar Series

The Transformative Teachers webinar series is aimed at English language teaching professionals who would like to participate in regular development opportunities.

See all Transformative Teacher Webinars, and find out more about the series at:

learn.trinitycollege.co.uk/TTW

 

 

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Topics: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Transformative Teachers

Upcoming

GESE: Choosing the Appropriate Grade
Tue 6 June, 3:00PM (UK time)
Trinity's Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are one-to-one, face-to-face assessments of English language speaking and listening skills with a Trinity examiner, who encourages the candidate to evidence their skills through prompts and authentic interactive dialogue. The GESE exam is a popular choice in peak periods, as well as for part-time learners, and for optional conversation classes year-round.
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GESE: Preparing for the Topic Phase
Wed 7 June, 3:00PM (UK time)
Trinity's Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are one-to-one, face-to-face assessments of English language speaking and listening skills with a Trinity examiner, who encourages the candidate to evidence their skills through prompts and authentic interactive dialogue. The GESE exam is a popular choice in peak periods, as well as for part-time learners, and for optional conversation classes year-round.
GESE: Practising for the Interactive Phase
Thu 8 June, 3:00PM (UK time)
Trinity's Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are one-to-one, face-to-face assessments of English language speaking and listening skills with a Trinity examiner, who encourages the candidate to evidence their skills through prompts and authentic interactive dialogue. The GESE exam is a popular choice in peak periods, as well as for part-time learners, and for optional conversation classes year-round.
The 8th Future of English Language Teaching Conference (Online)
Sat 10 June, 8:45AM (UK time)
The 8th annual, free online Future of English Language Teaching Conference includes key plenaries by Claudia Ferradas and Chris Roland alongside various breakout sessions.
Building sustainability into ELT – are we doing enough?
Wed 21 June, 4:00PM (UK time)
The negative environmental impact of the global ELT community and the opportunities we have in climate change education have been moving up our agenda in recent years. But are the many initiatives that we are putting into place enough to make any real difference? This webinar will look at some of the issues.
Building Linguistic Bridges in the ELT classroom: Cross linguistic mediation activities to support inclusion and social development
Wed 19 July, 4:00PM (UK time)
This webinar will look at specific strategies to support young learners of English who come from poor and vulnerable backgrounds. Teaching strategies and example activities will be drawn from the speakers own experience of working in a deprived area in Buenos Aires.

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