British Council English Language Teaching News
English Language Teaching News Edition 92006

  • Preparing for the world of work - language education for the future: British Council Languages for Europe Conference, 26-27 January 2010, Berlin
  • Digital media in teacher training - presentation at Systems 2006, 26 October 2006, Munich
  • European Day of Languages competition @
    the-voyage.com

Preparing for the world of work - language education for the future: British Council Languages for Europe Conference,
26-27 January 2010, Berlin

While previous Berlin conferences have addressed issues in English language policy, this year's event will address aspects of modern languages policy in general. The event will focus on how the teaching of modern languages can prepare the learner for the world of work and how teachers need to be trained in order to be able to best provide this preparation.

Through exchanging expertise and developing networks across Europe, the event will contribute to the sharing of best practice to map out future directions which respond to the needs and perspectives of learners, teachers, educational institutions and prospective employers. It is aimed at teacher trainers, education managers, researchers, and teachers of modern foreign languages in Germany and other European countries.

For further information and the online registration form for participants please go to www.britishcouncil.de/e/english/conferences.htm

The final deadline for registration is Wednesday, 4 January 2010.

Please note that places are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.


English language learning, teaching & Networking online
What about one single web place for everything you need to help develop your teaching and students' language skills? The LearnEnglish portal is the new-look entry point for all the British Council's teaching, learning and network websites. Stop by!
© britishcouncil.org/learnenglish


Digital media in teacher training - presentation at Systems 2006, 26 October 2006, Munich

The British Council in Germany has arranged a presentation on Digital media in teacher training (with examples from English teaching) - Digitale Medien in der Lehrerausbildung (mit Beispielen aus dem Fach Englisch) by Professor Bernd Rüschoff from Essen University, contributing to the Education Forum at this year's Systems IT fair on Thursday, 26 October 2006, 11.00 - 12.15 hrs (Hall A2, Stand 502).

Add the event to your diary via
www.systems-world.de/id/56140/pagepart/event-detail/r_event_id/15470138/


The Other 3Rs
© theother3rs.org
Responsibility, relationships and respect are the themes of The Other 3Rs' free teaching resources "to help young people mature in their attitude and actions". Not directly related to language teaching but it can help trigger fruitful discussions in any class. Check it out!


European Day of Languages competition @ the-voyage.com

The European Day of Languages is celebrated in 45 countries all over Europe. Invite your students to make this day a special one with the brand-new competition about everything from Cymru to the Queen's Christmas residence at 'the-voyage'. The Voyage web site is the German-British youth portal for language, culture and contacts, supported by the German Embassy London and the British Embassy Berlin, the British Council, and the Goethe-Institut London.

Ask your students to join in at www.the-voyage.com/microsites/?location_id=186 and send their answers before 29 September 2006.


British Library Resources on Contemporary UK
The British Library offers wonderful resources for you to explore the UK's life, language and literature through time. Timelines, recipes, stories, adverts, logbooks, songs, activities and more for you to enjoy and share with advanced learners. Happy learning!
© www.bl.uk


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