Curiosity Never Kills the Advanced Learner
Marta Rosińska
Summary
Curiosity is the engine of language learning—and fostering it can transform the English classroom into a space of discovery and engagement. This session explores practical ways teachers can ignite and sustain language curiosity in their students, encouraging them to ask questions about words, grammar, meaning, and usage. We’ll examine techniques for turning everyday language encounters into opportunities for exploration, from noticing oddities in idioms to uncovering the stories behind word origins. Participants will experience a range of interactive activities that model how to cultivate inquiry, promote discussion, and build learners’ confidence in engaging with the language beyond the textbook.
Biodata
teacher, teacher trainer, Head of the English Language Centre, University of Lodz, teacher mentor, published ELT author
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Workshop
The presentation is for: Experienced audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Effective Ways of Developing General Language Skills
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Saturday, 2025-09-20, 10:50 - 11:50
Place: 106