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For CET members

Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking-New Development Plan

1 Week

Webinar Replay / Alex Tilbury NEW  Working with Learner Language What techniques can be used to capture learner output? What kinds of feedback can we give learners on their language? When might this more reactive approach to lesson design be especially useful?  60 minutes

Bookshelf / Alan Maley, Alan Duff Working with the Voice How can you raise students' awareness of how they sound, and other aspects of the way they use their voices? This resource introduces a range of activities to develop vocal range and expressivity. 20 minutes

Week 2

Article / John Field Second Language Listening: Where Are We? The past twenty years has seen a big shift in the way in which second language listening is viewed, and in how it is practiced in the classroom. This article reviews some of these developments. 20 minutes

Webinar Replay / Mike McCarthy Putting Speaking and Listening Together Discover what good listeners do and the repertoire of words and phrases that they use to show that they are active, engaged and fully involved in the conversation. 50 minutes

Week 3

Webinar Replay / Peter Watkins NEW  Teaching Reading This talk examined common practices in the 'teaching' of reading and suggested alternative activity types, aimed at helping our learners to become more effective readers.  60 minutes

Teaching Task / Silvana Richardson Using Graphic Organisers In this task, you will become familiar with different types of graphic organisers and understand how graphic organisers can be used to help students organise information about texts. 30 minutes

Week 4

Webinar Replay / Martin Hewings Writing in English for Academic Purposes Academic writing presents some unique challenges, including: working with authentic materials, teaching students from a range of subject specialisms, and helping students. 60 minutes

Discussion After-Talk Discussion Having watched the webinar replay, conclude this development plan by reflecting and discussing your thoughts with fellow Members. 10 minutes