TELLs

This interactive webinar explores how the ideologies of colonialism live on through aspects of mainstream ELT (English Language Teaching) practice. It identifies recognisable 'tropes' in aspects of methodology, language analysis and underlying beliefs about language and language users, and explores practical ways in which teachers can support learners' critical awareness through alternative approaches to and… Read More »TELLs webinar – Family values? Colonial tropes in language and literacy teaching, and how to avoid them

Do you ever feel your writing lessons are solitary, stale and silent? Then come to this interactive webinar and find out how to integrate creative activities into the writing process as well as building learners' confidence and skills. You will have an opportunity to share your experience and ideas, and leave with practical ideas on… Read More »TELLs webinar – Making writing fun! (Entry 1+)

Early grammars of English were heavily influenced by the Latin of the Catholic Church, particularly in relation to the tense system. But English also has pre-Christian and nomadic systems of organisation and metaphor embedded deep within it. Understanding these can give us, and our learners, greater awareness of how English actually works. This interactive webinar… Read More »TELLs webinar – Teach like a pagan: Pre-Christian grammar and nomadic metaphor