Dzień: 14 stycznia, 2025

The way we deal with the mistakes that students make when they speak and the kinds of questions we ask about the language in our coursebooks are two crucial – and often overlooked – areas of teaching. This workshop will consider how we can do more teaching with less material and how our students can become our most valuable resource.

Embracing the challenges of teaching listening to students of all levels, teachers have to be creative in searching for ways to make lessons productive and effective. We often ask ourselves, „How can I help students decode what they hear? How to teach listening so that students actually HEAR? How to empower learners and aid their communication?”. In this workshop, we will discuss ways to empower learners and aid their communication, help decode not just words, but also context, tone, and intent, enabling them to grasp the full spectrum of spoken English, and preparing them for real-life interactions. Participants will discover strategies to teach listening lexically, engage students through active listening exercises, develop critical thinking and mediation skills, and use affordances for language development. Starting with identifying potential difficulties with teaching listening, we shall proceed to finding solutions to empower and challenge learners. We shall continue with the discussion of how to design effective lessons so that students can see their progress and notice improvement. Participants will be provided with tools for developing listening skills as well as encouraged to debate on the usage of AI technology. All of the activities are easily adapted for any age group. No prior knowledge is required. The session will be beneficial for teachers who are looking for ways to teach listening lexically, effectively, and naturally, thus improving students’ learning outcomes.

Adult language learners often see progress through the lens of language proficiency levels. They focus on consuming more in the language they are learning being sure it is the only way to succeed. What if we offer them another option?
In this webinar we will be looking at how trainers can help learners to shift their focus from language learning to mastering communication. We will explore resources and techniques that make the move to communication both valid and engaging.

This webinar explores practical strategies for teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to students with ADHD and dyslexia. Participants will gain insights into the unique challenges these learners face, such as difficulties with focus, working memory, and decoding text. The session will cover effective classroom management techniques, multisensory teaching methods, and tools to enhance engagement and comprehension. Emphasis will be placed on creating an inclusive environment that fosters confidence and celebrates progress. Teachers will leave with actionable strategies to support their students’ language learning journey while addressing their specific needs.