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January, 20th (2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.) – Getting Started with Teaching Exam Classes (via Zoom)
with Sergio Pantoja, Bruna Grings, and Michelle Hudson
What will I learn?
This workshop is designed for ELT professionals stepping into the realm of English exam preparation. It will cover a range of topics, including effective exam preparation teaching approaches and specific strategies for major English proficiency exams like the Cambridge ones, TOEFL, and IELTS. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance their teaching approach and improve student outcomes in these exams.
Investment: R$ 150,00
The workshop will be recorded and made available for 2 weeks (14 days) for participants to watch in case they cannot attend it or would like to watch it again.
February, 24th (2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.) – ChatGPT as a Tool for Lesson Planning (via Zoom)
What will I learn?
Explore the practical application of ChatGPT’s AI technology in crafting engaging and varied lesson plans and activities. This workshop offers insights on using ChatGPT to customize content for different proficiency levels and efficiently supplement coursebook materials. It’s a valuable resource for teachers aiming to integrate AI into their teaching while saving time on lesson preparation.
Investment: R$ 150,00
The workshop will be recorded and made available for 2 weeks (14 days) for participants to watch in case they cannot attend it or would like to watch it again.
March, 23rd (2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.) – Effective Approaches to Dealing with Emergent Language (via Zoom)
What will I learn?
Gain insights into strategies for effectively managing emergent language in the classroom. This workshop provides teachers with practical techniques to identify and respond to unplanned language occurrences during lessons. Participants will learn how to make the most of these spontaneous moments as learning opportunities, thereby contributing to enhanced language learning and classroom engagement. This workshop is suitable for teachers interested in effectively incorporating student contributions into their teaching approach.
Investment: R$ 150,00
The workshop will be recorded and made available for 2 weeks (14 days) for participants to watch in case they cannot attend it or would like to watch it again.
April, 27th (2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.) – Helping Students Overcome the Intermediate Plateau (via Zoom)
What will I learn?
This workshop addresses the critical challenge of the intermediate plateau in English learning, a phase where many students struggle and often discontinue their studies. It will provide key strategies and activities designed to help students break through this barrier and advance towards greater language proficiency. It will also cover various topics including understanding the Plateau Effect, bridging the gap between receptive and productive competence, balancing the development of fluency and complexity in language use, assisting students in pattern recognition and vocabulary expansion, and the role of the teacher as a language resource.
This workshop is ideal for teachers seeking effective strategies to guide students past the intermediate stage and help them become more competent English users.
Investment: R$ 150,00
The workshop will be recorded and made available for 2 weeks (14 days) for participants to watch in case they cannot attend it or would like to watch it again.
May, 25th (2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.) – 10 Ways to Teach English More Lexically (via Zoom)
What will I learn?
This workshop is centered on enhancing English teaching through a lexical approach. It will introduce participants to 10 different ideas for incorporating lexical teaching strategies into their classrooms. The focus will be on practical applications, including techniques for integrating chunks of language, developing students’ lexical awareness, and using context effectively to teach vocabulary. This workshop is ideal for teachers looking to deepen their understanding of lexical teaching and enrich their students’ language learning experience.
Investment: R$ 150,00
The workshop will be recorded and made available for 2 weeks (14 days) for participants to watch in case they cannot attend it or would like to watch it again.
June, 22nd (2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.) – Giving Feedback on Writing (via Zoom)
What will I learn?
This workshop focuses on the critical skill of providing constructive feedback on student writing. Over the course of three hours, educators will learn to distinguish between helpful and unhelpful feedback, with the goal of enabling students to enhance their texts and writing abilities effectively. It will cover strategies to help students maximize the benefits of received feedback, recognize their strengths and weaknesses in writing, and develop skills to improve identified areas of weakness. Ideal for teachers looking to refine their feedback techniques and foster improved writing skills in their students.
Investment: R$ 150,00
The workshop will be recorded and made available for 2 weeks (14 days) for participants to watch in case they cannot attend it or would like to watch it again.
With over two decades of experience in the ELT field, Sergio Pantoja has worked as a teacher, teacher trainer, speaking and writing examiner. He holds, among others, a degree in Languages, a postgraduate degree in English Language Teaching and Translation, a TESOL Certificate from the University of Oregon, USA, the C2 Proficiency certificate (CPE), and the Delta. His Delta Module 3 Specialism focused on LDT (Language Development for Teachers). Sérgio is the author of three books:
Word Formation: 100 Word Formation Exercises – Level C2;
Strange but True – 10 Incredible News Stories: Reading and Vocabulary Practice for High-Intermediate and Advanced Students;
And the ebook Teaching Advanced Students: 10 Essential Tips.