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SUMMARY:Webinar: Working humanistically – Seven practical activities
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please send an e-mail to info@melta.de \nWorking humanistically – Seven practical activities \nWe live in an increasingly technological world with all its wonderous gadgetry. Kahoots\, Quizlets\,  Mentimeters\, Padlets etc are everywhere\, and\, of course\, they offer teachers many exciting options. However\, over-reliance on such tools can lead to gimmickry and “edutainment” at the expense of real person-to-person engagement. In this workshop you will participate in seven creative activities which ensure that you are at the very epicentre of the learning process.  \n Simon Marshall has worked as an ELT teacher\, trainer\, and academic manager for more than 40 years for various organisations\, including York St. John University\, Pilgrims\, International House and the British Council. He is particularly interested in the principled application of Humanistic Approaches to language teaching and teacher development. He is also a keen etymologist and reader of philosophy and psychology.
URL:https://melta.de/event/webinar-working-humanistically-seven-practical-activities/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251129T140000
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SUMMARY:Canva ELT branding: create smarter\, reach further
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register
URL:https://melta.de/event/canva-elt-branding-create-smarter-reach-further/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251206T190000
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SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Party - This year with show’an’tell
DESCRIPTION:Where: VHS Rosenkavalierplatz.16  \nUnderground: Arabella Park \nStart: December 6\, at 7 p.m. \nWe’re hoping you’ll flex your muscles and bring along some great Christmas ideas to charm and entertain your colleagues\, classes and family in the Festive Season! \nIf you plan to come and (we hope!!!) present an activity\, \nplease drop a line to info@melta.de  \nHave a wonderful Golden Autumn and TALK SOON! \nYour MELTA committee
URL:https://melta.de/event/annual-christmas-party-this-year-with-showantell/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220419
CREATED:20251222T151047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T120748Z
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SUMMARY:HELTA SWAP SHOP: BESIG HIGHLIGHTS
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URL:https://melta.de/event/helta-swap-shop-highlights/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220419
CREATED:20260130T111343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T075852Z
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SUMMARY:Using AI in the humanistic language classroom
DESCRIPTION:The true power of AI in ELT lies in hyper personalisation\, which allows us to stop teaching ‘classes’ and start teaching individuals by creating unique\, real-time learning pathways for every single student. AI has the ‘potential’ to be an enormous force for good within education. It also has the ‘potential’ to do enormous harm. How that potential is realised depends on our ability to help our students understand and negotiate how to use it wisely. As educators this isn’t a process we should abstain from but a responsibility we should engage with. Or should we be concerned that our profession is sleep walking towards an AI induced crash in human values? How can we ensure we use AI to promote our humanistic approaches in English language teaching and training? \nTo join please send an email to info@pilgrims.co.uk and they will send you the zoom link to join the panel discussion.
URL:https://melta.de/event/using-ai-in-the-humanistic-language-classroom/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260228T130000
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CREATED:20260114T151756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T075732Z
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SUMMARY:ELTAF Webinar: Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle: Time-Saving Tips for Busy Teachers with Laura Edwards
DESCRIPTION:Achieving both efficiency and effectiveness is a challenge for many teachers\, especially freelancers who are often not compensated for planning time. Technology can help\, but managing resources can quickly become overwhelming. In this interactive online session\, we’ll explore strategies to streamline your teaching and make better use of the time and materials you already have. \nClick here for more details
URL:https://melta.de/event/eltaf-webinar-reduce-reuse-recycle-time-saving-tips-for-busy-teachers-with-laura-edwards/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220419
CREATED:20260209T130103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T075903Z
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SUMMARY:From disruption to direction: our future skill set
DESCRIPTION:Now that the first feeding frenzy of AI is over\, we need to think about how to manage disruptions and develop skill sets that will help us thrive in our profession. Therefore\, this webinar aims to enable English trainers and teachers to assess future risks\, identify emerging skill sets and develop strategies for long-term professional resilience.  \nIn this webinar\, participants will collaborate in small groups to explore a number of questions in a risk assessment of the disruptions we’re facing in our profession. In the second round\, the groups will do a needs analysis and explore what skills can help us navigate the evolving demands of our roles over the next few years.  \nAfter the group work\, we’ll reflect together on the direction we need to take and the tools that will support us in staying relevant\, effective and empowered in a rapidly changing professional environment. \nAn online whiteboard will help to visualise ideas and provide additional information that the groups can use in their discussions. \nSend us an email to register \nBio \nKirsten Waechter has been a business English trainer since 1998. She focuses on teaching business communication\, ESP and EAP and intercultural and leadership courses. She designs her own materials in these fields and provides teacher training\, too.
URL:https://melta.de/event/from-disruption-to-direction-our-future-skill-set/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T075931Z
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SUMMARY:Write It. Notice It. Say It. Learner Diaries in Business English
DESCRIPTION:An interactive workshop on using short diary tasks to connect writing\, noticing and speaking in business English. \nBusiness English teachers often work with time-poor learners in a range of contexts\, including offices\, online lessons\, one-to-one and small groups. \nIn this interactive online workshop\, Lucy Tilney explores how a learner diary approach can be adapted to support noticing\, grammar\, pronunciation and spoken fluency\, even within real-world constraints. Participants will leave with practical ideas they can apply immediately in their own teaching. \nclick here to register
URL:https://melta.de/event/write-it-notice-it-say-it-learner-diaries-in-business-english/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220419
CREATED:20260114T151904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T075816Z
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SUMMARY:ELTAF Webinar: Building Bridges – Engaging Activities for Enhancing Cultural Agility with Ridha Mejri
DESCRIPTION:The world of business English is intrinsically linked to effective communication across diverse national cultures. Mastering this skill is vital for anyone involved in international business. In this dynamic workshop\, participants will delve into the realm of intercultural training through engaging and practical activities that they can later implement with their clients/students. \nClick here to find out more
URL:https://melta.de/event/eltaf-webinar-building-bridges-engaging-activities-for-enhancing-cultural-agility-with-ridha-mejri/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260321T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T220419
CREATED:20260124T190826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T064000Z
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SUMMARY:SNAPSHOTS OF LEARNING – Refective tools to notice and nurture emergent language with Lewis Jaquest
DESCRIPTION:Click here to watch the podcast episode ‘The Power of Emergent Language in the ELT Classroom | Lewis Jaquest’ \nWorking responsively with emergent language can feel challenging or even overwhelming when teachers want to be both credible and confident in the moment. Snapshots of Learning presents teachers with a set of practical\, sustainable reflective tools designed to help them notice and nurture emergent language more effectively. Drawing on insights from the first beta run of the Emergent Language Toolkit course\, this workshop introduces simple but powerful strategies and tools that support real-time decision-making and foster sustainable learning. Participants will explore a range of interactive\, easy-to-adapt activities including reflective warmers\, micro-review cycles and tracking tools that make learner language visible and give teachers clear next steps for developing it. By the end of the workshop\, teachers will leave with a suite of ready-to-use reflective tools that boost confidence\, support reactive teaching and help learners take charge of their own progress. \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 March 14:00 – 17:15 on Zoom \nFree for members of ELTAU or other German ELTA \n30€ for external guests \nRegister here by 10 March 2026 \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker \n\n\n\nLewis Jaquest has worked in ELT since 2007 and now runs wordsmithery.elt\, where he helps teachers become more credible\, confident and sustainable in the way they work with emergent language. His approach blends practical tips\, creative tools and reflective strategies that support real-time noticing and responsive teaching. \nFollowing his IATEFL 2025 presentation on the Emergent Language Toolkit\, Lewis has just completed the first beta run of the accompanying teacher course\, guiding a cohort of experienced teachers through frameworks and hands-on practices for working creatively with learner language. \nHe also writes The Creative Business\, a monthly newsletter for teachers exploring reflective tools for noticing and nurturing emergent language and ways to build sustainable\, confidence-rich teaching habits.
URL:https://melta.de/event/snapshots-of-learning/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260321T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260321T190000
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SUMMARY:It’s the Melta AGM and Melta needs you!
DESCRIPTION:March 21\, 2026 \nIt’s the Melta AGM and Melta needs you! \n🌸💮  \nWhere: Rosenkavalierplatz 16 / U-Bahn 4\, Arabella Park \n🌹🌷  \nWhen: 4:00 p.m. \n🌺🌻 🌼 \nDoors open at 3:20 p.m. for coffee\, cake\, meeting\, greeting and catching up! \nAGM begins at 4:00 p.m. – there are many important things to be discussed! \nLet us know if you’re coming by sending an e-mail to info@melta.de \n🐝🐞  \nP.S. Melta won’t be marching in the St. Patrick’s day parade this year\, we’re taking a break! \n💐💐 💐 \nBut\, no worries\, we’ll be back next year! \n🐌🐛  \nSee you all there – at the AGM! \n🌲🌳  \nYour Melta committee \n🐝🌻🐞🌼
URL:https://melta.de/event/its-the-melta-agm-and-melta-needs-you/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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