MELTA

WEBINAR: WRITING SKILLS FOR NON-JOURNALISTS: TIPS AND TRICKS

English teachers and trainers often need to write as part of their job, whether producing materials for learners or articles for publications. But many don’t feel confident about their writing skills. Based on his experience of more than 25 years as editor-in-chief of Spotlight and Business Spotlight magazines, MELTA member Ian McMaster will go back […]

Skill Building through Activities for Business English

Today, business English, In-company, small group, and one-to-one classes are as diverse as the students themselves. The learning needs and goals of individuals differ and creating lesson plans, using stock materials, and standard coursebooks are no longer enough to achieve a successful outcome. This requires a distinct set of skills, best practices, and strategies to […]

MELTA AGM

This year's Melta AGM will take place on the First floor of the Bogenhausen VHS Rosenkavalierplatz 16, Munich (U-Bahn: Arabella Park) at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, and will be preceded at 2:00 p.m. by an in-person workshop on practical classroom activities conducted by Bethan Stokes and at 3:30 p.m. by a coffee-and-cake […]

5-a-day in action: low prep activities to add to your repertoire.

Looking for some inspiration? Bored of your 'go-to' activities? Not got anything planned for your classes and need a quick fix? You've come to the right place. In this hands-on workshop you will be presented with a few low to no prep activities you can easily implement. We will look at how you can adapt them for your […]

St. Patrick’s day parade

St. Patrick’s day is just round the corner and the Munich parade is back on track after a three year Covid break! On Sunday, March 12, we’ll be on the march, in our emerald green teachers’ hats (aka mortarboards in the US!). Details to follow - but probably the usual procedure, starting at 12:00 at […]

February 11, 2023 : Classroom-based Assessment That Gives Voice and Choice to Learners

In this webinar we will look at specific corrective feedback techniques we can use in the classroom. For the first part of the webinar, we will reflect on alternative assessment tools within a critical pedagogy lens. For the second part of the webinar, we will explore QFT (Question Formation Technique) as a framework we can […]

February 4, 2023 : Teacher Wellbeing with Tammy Gregersen

Although language teacher wellbeing is multidimensional, its elements are dynamically interconnected with all being necessary for thriving personally and professionally. This presentation will explore finding balance in our minds, bodies, emotions, motivations, relationships and the workplace in the present and the future. Research-based and practical, the concepts and activities presented will equip teachers to make […]

MELTA Christmas party

SAVE THE DATE!!!! Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat .... MELTA Christmas party will take place: On December 10 (7 p.m. -11 p.m.) - Location: VHS / Stadtbibliothek Saal, Rosenkavalierpl. 16 (Arabella Park) More details to follow, but do put this much in your diaries! As usual, we’ll need people to show […]

Classroom-based assessment that gives voice and choice to learners

Presenter: Maria Davou In this webinar we will look at specific corrective feedback techniques we can use in the classroom. For the first part of the webinar, we will reflect on alternative assessment tools within a critical pedagogy lens. For the second part of the webinar, we will explore QFT (Question Formation Technique) as a […]