Category: Events

Tia Robinson’s “Red Tape Workshop” has become a regular event for ELTABB. It’s a great opportunity to learn how to navigate the complex bureaucracy that Germany is famous for with a special focus on the needs of ELT practitioners here in Berlin. This workshop is aimed at teachers at all stages of their career, though it could be of particular interest for those who have just moved to Berlin or recently started teaching. Please bring your questions! And post them… Read the rest

In this workshop we will take a look at some basic mnemonic techniques followed by the theory of dual cognition and how it can be applied to learning foreign language vocabulary via Atkinson’s Keyword Method. Participants will have the opportunity to use the method to learn some Russian vocabulary and then work on their own keywords for their learners before engaging in a discussion on how to use them in the classroom. Finally we will take a more general look… Read the rest

SAVE THE DATE – We are very proud to announce the 2020 ELTABB AGM meeting and workshop speaker Antonia Clare! Workshop title: “Be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons” How can we be more creative in the classroom, especially when under increasing pressure to meet the demands of standardised curricula and testing?  Does creativity require a small act of defiance or rebellion on the part of the teacher?  This workshop will offer practical ideas to help you become that flamingo… Read the rest

This workshop focuses on reflecting the demands of our learners’ professional lives as accurately as possible. We will examine how to gather relevant information; define the appropriate media; create activities and structure the practice sessions; give, gather and learn from feedback. This workshop requires active participation and will provide a range of activities adaptable to individual requirements. Bio: Tanja Murphy-Ilibasic is a Coach & Communications Specialist with 25+ years of experience within the global corporate world, working with leaders, teams and individuals to… Read the rest

Join us at the Spandau Christmas Market on Saturday, December 7th at 18:00 (6:00 P.M.) for a special get-together to spread holiday cheer! Not only is the Spandau Christmas Market set in the charming Altstadt (old town), it also has delicious goodies! We like to meet up monthly as we believe that socializing and networking are as important as going to workshops and conferences. Are you new to ELTABB and would you like to get to know the other members in… Read the rest

Join us at Two Fellas Brewery on Friday, November 1st at 18:00 (6:00 P.M.) for beer dough pizza, drinks, and conversation! We like to meet up monthly as we believe that socializing and networking are as important as going to workshops and conferences. Are you new to ELTABB and would you like to get to know the other members in a more informal environment? Have you been in ELTABB for many years but you can’t seem to find the time to… Read the rest

ELTABB warmly invites all members, former members, associates and supporters to join us for our very special 25th Anniversary celebration on Saturday 23 November 2019, 6:30 to 10:00 pm. It will be at the Aquarium Berlin located next to the Berlin Zoo near the Zoologischer Garten train station. We will have the ground floor to ourselves to explore and take pictures with the tanks of sea creatures! To reserve your place and help with catering, we kindly ask you to… Read the rest

Futurologists have predicted the extinction of minor languages to make way for dominant world languages such as English. But in that process a new family of languages is being created, one of ‘mutually unintelligible Englishes.’ This workshop looks at what is already happening to our linguistic environment, how this affects the language our learners call ‘real’, and the problems created by the word ‘native’. By considering the value of noticing and collecting language from a landscape where English is neither… Read the rest

This workshop offers an introduction to the flipped language classroom, which integrates a virtual learning space with the physical classroom, but more importantly is about the effective use of face-to-face time. We will look at why we might consider flipping, its advantages and affordances, and how flipping can transform your teaching practice. Rather than “all or nothing”, we can implement this approach bit-by-bit or to whatever degree suits our objectives and needs, and the adoption of new or special technologies… Read the rest

PLEASE NOTE- This is an afternoon workshop! Communication has been at the heart of the language classroom for years, but measuring the effectiveness of speaking activities is still problematic. Speaking skills involve more than grammatical accuracy and being familiar with conversation routines and formulaic expressions. Great conversation skills also include being creative with language in a num- ber of interesting – and often surprising – ways. This session will look at some innovative practical activities that promote original thinking and boost… Read the rest