English Language Teaching News Edition 62006

This book belongs in the home library of... No matter how 'digitalised' our world has become, bookplates remain a fun way to encourage learners of all ages to cherish their favourite books. My Home Library tells us where bookplates come from, and offers lovely printables and ideas. Enjoy!

Positive influencing in education management - British Council / Hornby Summer School in Berlin, Germany, 6-19 August 2006 Call for participants' applications, a few places remaining The British Council in Germany would like to invite you to its second Berlin summer school supported by the Hornby Trust. The theme is "Positive influencing in education management". Please note that this summer school differs from previous Hornby summer schools: participants should be education managers, policy makers or teacher trainers. Dates: 6-19 August 2006 Location: Evangelisches Johannesstift, Berlin Costs for participants: EURO 380 Course Director: Mary Bounds, English Studies Manager, British Council Turkey Course tutors: Cristiana Faur from Romania and Erzsébet Csibi from Hungary The following sub-themes will be covered: Communication skills & negotiating techniques Motivation techniques Holding people accountable Giving feedback Assertiveness Upward and downward influencing Project management Time management Teamwork Empowerment and autonomy Creating ownership of projects Creating networks PR There will also be sessions on ELT specific themes and on ICT in education. Deadline for participants' applications: 4 June 2006 For application forms for participants and further information, please go to www.britishcouncil.de/e/english/summer.htm on our web site or write an e-mail to elt.germany@britishcouncil.de We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Nadine Ott British Council Germany

What is the Role of Culture in ELT Interested in listening to how colleagues from across the world have answered this question? Check out the new audio files from teachingEnglish. They can help us think about our own views and start discussion in the training room.

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