Pearson Longman/ETAS/Cambridge ESOL event on 9.3.10

When:: 09.03.2010
Where:: Cambridge ESOL St. Gallen Centre - St. Gallen
Category:: Special Events

Description

Pearson Longman, ETAS and Cambridge ESOL would like to invite you to a special jointly sponsored event followed by an Apéro at the Cambridge ESOL Offices in St. Gallen.

Session One: 17.00 – 18.30, March 9^th 2010.

There’s more to it than the present perfect…

Language Learning in the 21st Century

Language learning in the old days often consisted of little more than rote learning of grammar and vocabulary … Things have changed, and following the revolutionary concept of ‘language as communication’, methodology of today has little in common with that of the past. This session will look at the linguistic needs and aspirations of learners today, and look at how we can cater for those in theELTclassroom. The session will showcase material from the Pearson Longman Course ‘Language Leader.’

Session Two: 19.00 – 20.30, March 9^th, 2010 followed by Apéro.

Let’s Get Things Done!

English for Work, Socialising and Travel

The world is getting smaller - both virtually as well as in terms of the amount of travel we do. This in turn means more international communication. And yet how easy is it to get it wrong when we communicate with other cultural groups? This session will look at effective communication in the contexts of work, socialising and travel. Among other areas, we will highlight the importance of functional language to get things done – how to teach it and how to get it right, and how to have fun doing so at the same time! The session will be illustrated with material from the brand new Pearson Longman course ‘Lifestyle’.

Rob Dean Biodata

Rob was born and brought up in the North of England, and has over 16 years teaching experience. He has taught a wide variety of ages and levels during his time as a teacher, Director of Studies, and CELTA trainer. He has lived and worked in Malaysia, Spain, Slovenia and Poland – where he continues to be based. Over the last Three years, Rob has worked exclusively for Pearson Longman as an international teacher trainer and academic consultant, and travels widely delivering talks, workshops and seminars to teachers all over the world.

Time: Session one: 17.00 – 18.30

Session two: 19.00 – 20.30

Date: March 9th, 2010

Venue: Cambridge ESOL SG GmbH, Hechtackerstr. 41, St. Gallen

Registration: Mary Rowland: MaryPatricia.Rowland@longman.ch

Deadline: March 1st, 2010

Please note space is limited, so register early. All participants will receive a FREE course book.