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We would like to invite teachers of English to visit our educational events, which are regularly held in our centre as well as online, on a paid-for basis and free of charge.
At our webinars, workshops and conferences, where we explore up-to-date and important teaching topics, as well as share our experience and the latest news from the ELT world.
We also keep track of all the updates in ELT and would love to share them with you.
We offer professional development for teachers of different qualification levels, interests and teaching areas, and would gladly welcome you in our training sessions and conferences if you are:
All our events are held in English, so we recommend registering for them if your level of English is Intermediate or above.
For teachers who do not have an international qualification yet (for instance, CELTA or DELTA) — our webinars and workshops will help you gain the impression of the way we work and the kind of content our experienced trainers are eager to provide.
For experienced teachers with international qualifications, it will be interesting to look at the research into important and controversial issues in teaching done by our professional trainers.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a commitment that our team of teachers and trainers stick to, and we hope that you will share this attitude with us.
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ADHD, ASD, SEN. But WDTM?
In this session, we will explore how to identify and address the needs of all learners in inclusive classrooms. Many children’s challenges go undiagnosed or unreported, leaving teachers to recognize and respond. This talk will provide insights and practical strategies to help balance and support diverse learning needs effectively.
Format
Date and time:
26 Sep 2024
16:00 – 17:00
Price
449 UAH
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Augmented Reality in Language Education
This session explores how augmented reality (AR) enhances language education, offering hands-on experiences and practical applications tailored to participants' teaching contexts, empowering educators to integrate AR effectively.
Format
Date and time:
21 May 2024
16:00 – 17:15
Price
399 UAH
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How AI is impacting on language teaching in and out of the classroom
If you are looking for an insight into how AI is impacting language learning or news ideas to try in your lessons, then this is the ideal talk: highly practical, based around tools that offer a free option, simple technologies, impacting a range of areas in the curriculum.
Format
Date and time:
18 Apr 2024
16:00 – 17:15
Price
399 UAH
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Using Task-Based Learning with Young Learners
In this practical session, we’ll look at some of the particular challenges of using TBLT with primary and secondary-aged students, examples of tasks which are developmentally appropriate, and how - and when - we can use these tasks to build our learners’ language.
Format
Date and time:
23 Mar 2024
16:00 – 17:15
Price
399 UAH
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Engaging the students of 2024: Generation Z and beyond
In this session we will look at the three key steps of fostering learner engagement in teens: creating learner willingness to engage, triggering active engagement and then keeping our learners engaged, to ensure that a much higher level of learning is taking place. Come and find out why engagement is now being called “the holy grail of learning”.
Format
Date and time:
22 Feb 2024
15:00 – 16:10
Price
399 UAH
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Teaching Large Monolingual Classes
In this workshop, we will look at some of the benefits and challenges of teaching large monolingual classes. We will focus on common problems associated with this context - pedagogical, affective, and management-related, and look at possible solutions.
Format
Date and time:
07 Dec 2023
16:00 – 17:00
Price
399 UAH
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Do you speak 2023? Contemporary English and the Classroom
This session explores aspects of contemporary English pertinent to the ELT classroom and looks at how we can, should we wish to, introduce this into our teaching.
Format
Date and time:
12 Oct 2023
16:00 – 17:15
Price
399 UAH
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How to help students improve their exam writing skills
While preparing students for B1 and B2 exams many teachers struggle to improve their students’ writing skills. They teach them how to write texts of different genres, check countless writing pieces, and write comments, but these don’t seem to be effective.
Format
Date and time:
23 Mar 2023
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Speaking Club is fun when it is properly done!
In this workshop, you will get a practical framework for English speaking clubs of all levels as well as a technical first aid kit for teachers.
Format
Date and time:
26 Jan 2023
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Task cycle: disintegrated teaching steps or meaningful connections?
In the workshop, we will look at what effective teaching (and planning) decisions to make to ensure a well-connected and meaningful task cycle and how to prepare and deliver contextualised instructions having in mind the end result; how to monitor purposefully and help students learn; what is evidence of learning and how monitoring informs feedback; how to provide feedback that feeds both back and forward.
Format
Date and time:
22 Dec 2022
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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How to survive teaching mixed-ability and mixed-level classes
In this workshop, we are going to share practical advice on how to adapt your coursebook for stronger and weaker learners, provide practical tips on classroom management and work organization in a mixed-ability class as well as explain our idea of assessing students in a mixed-ability class.
Format
Date and time:
24 Nov 2022
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Crossing the Transition Bridge from Primary to Secondary
In this webinar we will talk about main development milestones of your Grade 5s, to what extent the current cousebooks meet their needs and how we, teachers, can help them bridge that learning gap between Primary and Secondary.
Format
Date and time:
28 Oct 2022
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Essays: Punishment or Reward?
We will consider the purposes for writing essays, types of essays, essay requirements and how to modify them according to the students' needs, giving informative and encouraging feedback to the students.
Format
Date and time:
30 Sep 2022
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Meaningful, not just practice
In this workshop, we'll focus on practice stages of language lessons (grammar, vocabulary, functions) and will aim to answer what makes language practice effective, what range of activities could be employed to help students use new language, and how to skillfully manage practice stages.
Format
Date and time:
14 Jul 2022
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Teaching writing skills online
In this workshop we will share practical tips on how to teach an effective writing lesson to enable the learners to really practice and develop their writing skills.
Format
Date and time:
25 May 2022
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Workshop: Assessment for Learning
In this session, we will look at what basically assessment is and its main principles. We will touch upon the major types of assessment - formative and summative and discuss how make them effective tools in the learning process. What is more, we will cover the essential characteristics of tests make them effective tools of measuring your students’ progress.
Format
Date and time:
19 Apr 2022
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Why it didn’t work: how to analyse a lesson that didn’t go your way
In this practical session, participants will examine a few case studies of real lessons which didn’t fully meet their aims in order to develop a better understanding of key teaching concepts, and will leave with a framework for self-reflection to help them more accurately look back on their own teaching so that they can grow even more than they already are.
Format
Date and time:
17 Feb 2022
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Teaching writing to teenagers
Teachers know too well that writing isn’t something our students look forward to. It often requires lots of hard, tedious work; it is time-consuming. The problem becomes even more challenging if your class consists of rebellious teenagers. We are going to talk about the ways of humanizing the process of teaching writing to teenagers and combining some serious work with the elements of fun.
Format
Date and time:
21 Dec 2021
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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How our learning experience interferes with our teaching
In this training session we are going to look at common patterns that Ukrainian teachers practice in class, and discuss how effective they are, and whether there are better alternatives to what we are used to experiencing and doing ourselves.
Format
Date and time:
11 Mar 2021
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Teaching higher levels
In this practical session, we’re going to be looking at some of the important features of higher level classes, and how to address their needs so that they can reach their full potential.
Format
Date and time:
21 Feb 2021
16:00 – 17:00
25 Feb 2021
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Post-fluency delayed correction revisited
In this session, participants will explore the art of delayed correction in teaching and learning processes, with a focus on language improvement and building learners' confidence. The workshop will cover principles, preparation, performance techniques, and post-performance strategies to effectively implement delayed correction in the ELT classroom, providing practical ideas to help teachers enhance their understanding and application of this essential aspect of language teaching.
Format
Date and time:
09 Nov 2020
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Building good learning habits
In this session, we will get an overview of different learning strategies that our students can use, see how to present and teach these strategies to learners, and how to encourage learners to integrate these strategies into their studies.
Format
Date and time:
21 May 2020
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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Getting learners speaking online
In response to the shift to online teaching, this session equips educators with effective strategies to foster speaking skills in virtual classrooms. Participants will gain insights into impactful speaking tasks and leave with practical activities, empowering them to engage students in meaningful conversations while teaching remotely.
Format
Date and time:
07 May 2020
16:00 – 17:00
Price
349 UAH
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The rules you’re meant to break - going deeper into ELT
In this webinar, we’re going to look at some of the ”golden rules” of teaching that we learn early on in our careers and examine them critically from an evidence- and research-based perspective - and, in doing so, understand how we can better support our students in their lessons. Participants will leave with practical suggestions for how to interact effectively with and create learning materials for a variety of levels and contexts.
Format
Date and time:
10 Sep 2024
16:00 – 17:00
Price
Free
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Strategies for Success in Teaching YL and Teens
This webinar will debunk common stereotypes and myths about teaching young learners and teens through interactive discussions, offering methodological insights and professional development pathways for teachers.
Format
Date and time:
20 Jun 2024
16:00 – 16:45
Price
Free
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Empowering Young Voices: Developing Primary Students Productive Skills
In this practical webinar, we will review a universal Grammar and Vocabulary lesson for primary students, which will equip you with hands-on ideas that work perfectly in the lesson and require minimum preparation from the teacher’s side. Together we will discover how to scaffold language production, promote fluency, and develop creativity in the classroom.
Format
Date and time:
04 Apr 2024
16:00 – 17:00
Price
Free
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Online ELT tools: a fresh perspective
In this webinar, we will explore the effective use of online tools in both online and offline classrooms, highlighting their impact on the learning process. We will also introduce newer platforms such as Diffit, Factile, and Blooket, which enhance lesson delivery for 21st-century educators and promote greater engagement.
Format
Date and time:
08 Feb 2024
16:00 – 17:00
Price
Free
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Teaching English for IT: challenges and opportunities
Whether you're an experienced English teacher looking to expand your skillset or a teacher or trainer considering teaching English for IT, this webinar will empower you to deliver impactful and effective English classes tailored specifically for IT professionals. Together, we will discover how to set clear goals, and define methods and techniques that will enable your students to have dynamic and immersive learning experiences in classes. In addition, we will take a look at tools that will help you conduct engaging classes and save your time for preparation.
Format
Date and time:
20 Jul 2023
17:00 – 18:00
Price
Free
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Giving feedback: why, when, how
This webinar will provide practical recommendations on organizing proper feedback in your online lessons so that you and your students can benefit from it.
Format
Date and time:
25 May 2023
16:00 – 17:00
Price
Free
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Grade Teacher Talks: Teachspiration
A dynamic annual event dedicated to the power of inspiration in education. With our 4 engaging sessions, you'll gain fresh teaching approaches, professional growth opportunities, and a burst of motivation for the new school year!
Format
Date and time:
22 Aug 2024
13:00 – 17:40
Price
Free
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Teaching Beyond: From Techniques to Efficacy
A one-day dynamic offline professional development event for English language educators. Investigate innovative teaching methodologies and strategies that go beyond traditional methods and increase educational efficacy.
Format
Date and time:
12 Nov 2023
11:00 – 17:00
Address:
Peremoga Space, st. Yaroslaviv Val, 15, Kyiv
Price
2799 UAH
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Grade Teacher Talks: New Faces
Are you ready to make the upcoming school year a success? Learn from fellow educators and discover fresh perspectives. This is a one-day event featuring 4 exciting sessions that will provide you with practical insights, actionable techniques, and valuable resources that you can apply directly in your own classroom.
Format
Date and time:
22 Aug 2023
13:00 – 17:40
Price
Free
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Friends will be friends
This event is an opportunity to honour the unwavering dedication of teachers and showcase their incredible resilience in the face of adversity. Let's celebrate their achievements, learn from their experiences, and strengthen our commitment to supporting one another as we continue to shape the future of education.
Format
Date and time:
10 Jun 2023
10:30 – 16:45
11 Jun 2023
10:30 – 16:00
Price
1189 UAH
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Lessons for the Future
This conference is aimed at honoring teachers worldwide who continue to teach no matter what the circumstances are. This special event brings together the best speakers in the field of ELT who will share their on-hand experiences with all of you. 50% of all fees + donations from participants will be transferred to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Format
Date and time:
11 Jun 2022
10:00 – 17:00
Price
Free
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