Maximizing the power of real-world content in the language classroom: presenter: Alex Warren

Rosenkavalierplatz 16, first floor (in Arabella Park, U4), VHS München Bogenhausen For language learning to be effective it needs to be meaningful and relevant, allowing students to make connections to their own lives and the world they live in. Thus using real-world content, scenarios and activities in the language classroom is a must for learning […]

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 […]

Shifting Migration Narratives: The Potential of Digital Storytelling as an Educational Tool

With Sophia Burton (Migration Matters e.V.) Join Sophia Burton from Migration Matters for a film screening and interactive discussion to explore the power of digital storytelling as a teaching and learning resource to foster nuanced understanding of migration and belonging issues as well as empathy for migrants. We'll examine different facets of migration within educational […]

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 […]

Munich St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 12, 2023

After a four-year break - the St. Patrick's day parade is back on track! It'll take place on March 12 - the Sunday before the big day (March 17)! Melta's in position 28 of the parade - Meeting point is Feilitzschstraße (and adjoining streets) behind Münchener Freiheit. We need to meet around 11am to be […]

So, where next?

INSIGHTS GAINED FROM THE BESIG CONFERENCE 2022 AND HOW WE TAKE BUSINESS ENGLISH TRAINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL The world is constantly changing and so are our business clients ́ demands. As teachers and trainers, we need to keep adapting to new clients, to different groups and individuals, to new methodology, to new training tools […]

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 […]