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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230312T120000
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's day parade
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s day is just round the corner and the Munich parade is back on track after a three year Covid break! \nOn Sunday\, March 12\, we’ll be on the march\, in our emerald green teachers’ hats (aka mortarboards in the US!).  \nDetails to follow – but probably the usual procedure\, starting at 12:00 at Münchener Freiheit.  \nIf you’d like to join the march\, let us know so we know who and how many people to expect. \nAnd you’ll be rewarded with a drink\, a sandwich\, music & dance and great craic! \nDrop a quick line to info@melta.de
URL:https://melta.de/event/st-patricks-day-parade/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20230319T192512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T084155Z
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SUMMARY:Shifting Migration Narratives: The Potential of Digital Storytelling  as an Educational Tool
DESCRIPTION:With Sophia Burton (Migration Matters e.V.) \nJoin Sophia Burton from Migration Matters for a film screening and\ninteractive discussion to explore the power of digital storytelling as\na teaching and learning resource to foster nuanced understanding of\nmigration and belonging issues as well as empathy for migrants.\nWe’ll examine different facets of migration within educational video\,\nranging from migrant stories during the pandemic to integration in\nGermany. We’ll also more broadly discuss the formats and\nmethodologies of digital storytelling (co-)creation. \nFree for all ELTA Members!\nRegister here to attend online: \nZoom Registration \nRegister here to attend in person:\nevents@eltabb.com – RSVP on the Ning
URL:https://melta.de/event/shifting-migration-narratives-the-potential-of-digital-storytelling-as-an-educational-tool/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230325T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20230319T093822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T084148Z
UID:2697-1679752800-1679758200@melta.de
SUMMARY:5-a-day in action: low prep activities to add to your repertoire.
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some inspiration? Bored of your 'go-to' activities? Not got anything\nplanned for your classes and need a quick fix? You've come to the right place.\nIn this hands-on workshop you will be presented with a few low to no prep\nactivities you can easily implement. We will look at how you can adapt them\nfor your teaching context and come up with extension activities. \nBio: \nBethan Stokes is originally from the UK and has lived in Munich since 2015.\nShe has over ten years teaching experience in Spain and Germany and an\nMA TESOL from the UCL Institute of Education. She now teaches full time at\nthe University the German Armed Forces in Munich. She enjoys writing\nteaching materials and is always open to opportunities to write more.
URL:https://melta.de/event/5-a-day-in-action-low-prep-activities-to-add-to-your-repertoire/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230325T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230325T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20230319T093641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T084141Z
UID:2695-1679760000-1679767200@melta.de
SUMMARY:MELTA AGM
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Melta AGM will take place on the \nFirst floor of the Bogenhausen VHS\nRosenkavalierplatz 16\, Munich\n(U-Bahn: Arabella Park) \nat 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 session.
URL:https://melta.de/event/melta-agm/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20230416T092640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T084134Z
UID:2712-1682776800-1682791200@melta.de
SUMMARY:Skill Building through Activities for Business English
DESCRIPTION: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 help your students reach their full potential.   \nThis workshop will address the challenges and present activities in negotiating\, versatility\, and readiness through upskilling your own intuition and improvisation abilities.  \nFind out how no plan might be the best plan to succeed. \nPlease register for these events at info@melta.de \nRob Howard is the Online Language Center and Business Language Training Institute owner\, EFLtalks founder\, a teacher\, trainer\, coach\, writer on business English\, entrepreneurship\, one-to-one\, and online teaching. He is IATEFL Poland vice-president\, IATEFL BESIG Joint Coordinator\, Gallery Teachers Masterclass presenter\, iTDi TOEFL trainer\, and Independent Authors & Publishers co-founder.
URL:https://melta.de/event/skill-building-through-activities-for-business-english/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230617T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20230529T142508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T084127Z
UID:2760-1686999600-1687006800@melta.de
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: WRITING SKILLS FOR NON-JOURNALISTS: TIPS AND TRICKS
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBased 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 to some of the basic principles of good writing to provide tips that will be helpful to both teachers and students. Workshop participants are invited to bring along their own tips for better writing. \nIan McMaster is a business communication consultant\, author and journalist. He was editor-in-chief of Business Spotlight magazine from 2001 to 2021 and is a former coordinator of IATEFL BESIG. His latest publication (forthcoming\, with Bob Dignen) is Trainingsbuch Business English: Kommunikation und Zusammenarbeit in internationalen Teams (Haufe) \nTo register\, just send an e-mail to: info@melta.de
URL:https://melta.de/event/writing-skills-for-non-journalists-tips-and-tricks/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230701T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20230416T102309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T084118Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing the power of real-world content in the language classroom: presenter: Alex Warren
DESCRIPTION:Rosenkavalierplatz 16\, first floor (in Arabella Park\, U4)\, VHS München Bogenhausen \nFor 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 to happen. With examples from NGL’s Voices series\, in this session we’ll explore how by using National Geographic content – photos\, texts\, explorers – we can truly bring the world to the classroom and the classroom to life. \nPlease register for these events at info@melta.de
URL:https://melta.de/event/alex-warren-maximizing-the-power-of-real-world-content-in-the-language-classroom/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230729T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20230726T084004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T075631Z
UID:2788-1690653600-1690668000@melta.de
SUMMARY:MELTA Beer garden social
DESCRIPTION:The annual Melta Beergarden social is coming round again! \nAnother year older\, another year wiser! \nBut no worries! \nThe Braunauer Hof is booked – for July 29\, @6:00p.m. \nFrauenstraße 40\, 80469 München – i.e. about 50 steps from Isar-Tor S-Bahn station \nAs always\, please register at info@melta.de
URL:https://melta.de/event/melta-beer-garden-social/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20230920T075543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T154949Z
UID:2806-1696068000-1696078800@melta.de
SUMMARY:ELTABB Online Workshop: "Using the new CEFR Framework to Assess Speaking Performance"
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the secret to assessing speaking proficiency with the new CEFR \nDo you want to empower your students to excel in speaking tasks? Join our dynamic workshop\, where we look at the art of assessing speaking performance with the help of the new CEFR.\nMany of our students want to enhance their speaking abilities\, and as teachers\, we often wonder how to effectively evaluate this crucial skill. Beyond vocabulary and accuracy\, the CEFR offers a comprehensive toolkit for assessing proficiency. \nClick here for more information\, and to register
URL:https://melta.de/event/eltabb-online-workshop-using-the-new-cefr-framework-to-assess-speaking-performance/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20231010T075750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T155020Z
UID:2826-1697277600-1697288400@melta.de
SUMMARY:Assessing Speaking Performance with the new CEFR Framework
DESCRIPTION:Free for members of German ELTAs \nRegister at events@eltabb.com
URL:https://melta.de/event/assessing-speaking-performance-with-the-new-cefr-framework/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20230925T074334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T154916Z
UID:2810-1699700400-1699713000@melta.de
SUMMARY:Spicing Up Your Course book
DESCRIPTION:Course books provide teachers and learners a secure basis for lessons. However\, if both parties are over dependent on their structure and content\, lessons may become predictable and lifeless. This practical workshop will offer you the opportunity to engage with ways of using published material with greater variety\, energy and depth. \nSimon Marshall is a teacher trainer at York St John University. He has worked as an ELT teacher\, trainer and academic manager for more than 40 years for various organisations\, including Pilgrims\, International House and the British Council. Simon 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. \nPlease register at info@melta.de \nLocation: VHS Rosenkavalierplatz 16\, U-4 Arabellapark
URL:https://melta.de/event/spicing-up-your-course-book/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20231017T133831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T120846Z
UID:2838-1702116000-1702125000@melta.de
SUMMARY:Chat GPT webinar with Amanda Momeni
DESCRIPTION:Please register at: info@Melta.de \nAI is here to stay and rather than steering clear\, it is inevitable that we could and should be introducing it into our teaching.  In this workshop\, we will learn how to use ChatGPT to aid our planning and our courses . We will look at the pros and cons of using AI and focus on classroom activities generated by Chat GPT including different genres of text. Finally the participants will have the chance to play around with creating their own classroom activities using ChatGPT. \nAmanda Momeni is an experienced language trainer and CELTA trainer based in Munich. She has co-written a book and co-hosts a blog aimed at CELTA trainees. She has been teaching for over 25 years and is now embracing the new developments that AI brings.
URL:https://melta.de/event/chat-gpt-webinar-with-amanda-momeni/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20231114T154907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T134622Z
UID:2853-1702148400-1702159200@melta.de
SUMMARY:MELTA Christmas party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Christmas party\, with food and drink\, songs and lots of fun. Meet other teachers and celebrate the end of the year! \nDecember 9\, from 7pm – In the VHS Arabella Park\, Rosenkavalierplatz 16 \nRegister at info@melta.de
URL:https://melta.de/event/melta-christmas-party-2/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240217T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240129T112649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T103235Z
UID:2914-1708178400-1708185600@melta.de
SUMMARY:Pep up your professional profile: enhance your online impact
DESCRIPTION:It is not an easy task for a Business English professional to create and maintain an authentic online presence that presents\, and represents\, their current identity to potential clients. In\nthis interactive workshop we will explore the relevant facets of language teacher identity (LTI)\, consider real clients’ feedback and work through a 30-point checklist so you can refresh\nyour own professional profile and enhance your online impact. \nMaria Szugfil is a business English teacher with over 20 years’ experience\, a materials writer and an aspiring author. \nJoin us on Saturday\, Feb. 17\, 2024 at 2 p.m. for the online webinar. \nRegister at https://bit.ly/MS4ELTA
URL:https://melta.de/event/pep-up-your-professional-profile-enhance-your-online-impact/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240316T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240310T103035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T091331Z
UID:2950-1710604800-1710615600@melta.de
SUMMARY:Melta Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 16\, we’ll have the Melta Annual General Meeting! Come and join us and enjoy a chat with your colleagues over coffee and cake. And you could also be lucky and win a prize in the raffle! \nThe meeting begins officially at 4:30. Refreshments will be served from 4:00! \nJust Drop a line to info@melta.de to let us know if you’ll be attending.
URL:https://melta.de/event/melta-annual-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240317T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240310T103147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T091323Z
UID:2952-1710676800-1710691200@melta.de
SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s day parade
DESCRIPTION:The Melta marchers are no. 47 in the parade. \nWe take off from Münchner Freiheit at 12:00 – so\, please be there 15-20 minutes before to get organised! \nJust Drop a line to info@melta.de to let us know if you’ll be attending. \nLink to the parade website
URL:https://melta.de/event/st-patricks-day-parade-2/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240310T142909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T074709Z
UID:2960-1713002400-1713013200@melta.de
SUMMARY:Global issues as a basis for Business English courses in higher education (Organized by ELTA Rhine)
DESCRIPTION:  \n📍 Online \n📅 April 13 \n🕒 10am
URL:https://melta.de/event/global-issues-as-a-basis-for-business-english-courses-in-higher-education/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240427T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240405T191450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T074658Z
UID:2982-1714230000-1714240800@melta.de
SUMMARY:Hands-on show’n’tell event
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome one\, come all to this spring’s hands-on show’n’tell event\, where you’ll have an opportunity to meet\, socialize and present one or more of your favourite classroom activities! As usual\, beverages and a plethora of tasty cakes will be on hand. \nWhen: April 27\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nWhere: VHS Arabellapark\, Rosenkavalierplatz 16 \nFor more information\, please contact info@melta.de
URL:https://melta.de/event/hands-on-showntell-event/
LOCATION:VHS Arabellapark (first floor)\, Rosenkavalierplatz 16\, München\, Germany
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240504T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240428T074525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T155342Z
UID:3071-1714820400-1714827600@melta.de
SUMMARY:Idea & Good Practice Swap Shop\, online and run by Helta in Hamburg
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://melta.de/event/idea-good-practice-swap-shop/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240518T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240518T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240505T155212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T114445Z
UID:3090-1716048000-1716053400@melta.de
SUMMARY:Creating Lexical Notebooks with a Psycholinguistic Approach
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nIn this online workshop\, which was also held at this year’s IATEFL conference in Brighton\, participants will explore and try out some interactive techniques to record vocabulary using both a lexical approach and psycholinguistic principles that are combined in a lexical notebook. The presenter\, Olena Gyrych\, will demonstrate how to engage learners in recording new lexis based on different learning styles and promote learner autonomy in keeping lexical notebooks. The presentation\, which will last one hour\, will be followed by a question and answer session. See you there! \nRegister at: info@melta.de \nAbout the presenter \n \nOlena is a qualified DELTA and TYLEC teacher and a teacher-trainer with more than ten years of experience teaching general and ESP English for adults and young learners\, creating materials and delivering training sessions for teachers in Ukraine and the Middle East. She has presented in various online and offline conferences\, including TESOL and IATEFL. She has experience teaching in the Administration of the President of Ukraine\, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine\, Qatari Emiri Royal Naval Forces and large corporations. She is also an organiser of the Psychology Speaking Club in Ukraine and Qatar\, a certified Mental Heath First Aider and an international coach.
URL:https://melta.de/event/creating-lexical-notebooks-with-a-psycholinguistic-approach-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240606T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240531T102140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T111025Z
UID:3145-1717700400-1717705800@melta.de
SUMMARY:ELTAU update/catching up session on AI 2 event last month
DESCRIPTION:ELTAU will be holding an update/catching up session on our AI 2 event last month\, where you can bring questions [on the session] or any experiences you would like to share. It will be on Thursday 6 June for [upto] 90 minutes from 19:00. \n(please use the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81984061032?pwd=6jZh5zPYoATFkFexoQsUmdMegCF45t.1). \nThis session is open to those who did not attend the hybrid session on 20 April\, so please spread the word to your members or others that you believe will be interested.
URL:https://melta.de/event/eltau-update-catching-up-session-on-ai-2-event-last-month/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240608T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240428T072840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T111000Z
UID:3065-1717858800-1717869600@melta.de
SUMMARY:Indirect Learning Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This in-person event will be preceded at 2:30 p.m by a meet-and-greet session with coffee and cake. \nSummary \nIn this hands-on workshop we will look at what is meant by indirect learning strategies and their importance in encouraging effective language learners. Participants will take part in a variety of activities that will develop the use of indirect strategies in our ELT classrooms and leave with a sound knowledge of what LS are\, some food for thought as well as something fun to try in class on Monday. \nRebecca Oxford (1) classified indirect strategies in three groups; metacognitive strategies including planning and evaluating learning\, affective strategies that deal with anxiety and encouragement\, and social strategies which help improve social skills such as cooperation and empathy. We will look at why these skills are so important in the language classroom and give practical activity ideas that will enhance their use. \n(1) Oxford\, R. 1990 Language Learning \nRegister at info@melta.de \nAbout the presenter \n \nRachael Harris is a qualified SEN coordinator and teaches ELT\, literature\, and media studies in a secondary school in Geneva\, Switzerland. She has published various materials and articles in these fields\, including her latest book\, Activities for Developing Learning Strategies with Delta publishing. She is joint coordinator for IATEFL Inclusive Practices & SEN SIG and is passionate about discovering how all learners learn best. \nVHS: Rosenkavalierplatz 16 (ground floor)
URL:https://melta.de/event/indirect-learning-strategies/
LOCATION:VHS Arabellapark (ground floor)\, Rosenkavalierplatz 16\, Munich\, Germany
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240615T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240615T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240520T051408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T110949Z
UID:3125-1718470800-1718476200@melta.de
SUMMARY:ELTAF Webinar: Creativity in the face of increased technology with Nik Peachey
DESCRIPTION:Creativity is not only an essential feature of language use but\, with the rise of AI\, it will be a key skill for employability over the coming decade. With classrooms moving progressively towards more tech orientated delivery how can we ensure that we don’t lose one of the most fulfilling and engaging aspects of learning? \nIn this session I will share a range of techniques and activities that will enable teachers to add a creative element to their teaching\, whether it’s online or face to face. We will also look more closely at how we can help our students develop their creative thinking and problem-solving skills by looking more carefully at the creative process and how we apply different types of thinking. \nBy the end of this session\, you should have a better idea of how creativity works as well as a collection of activities you can use with your students to stimulate their creativity and add another dimension to their language learning. \nRegister now
URL:https://melta.de/event/eltaf-webinar-creativity-in-the-face-of-increased-technology-with-nik-peachey/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240711T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240711T180000
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SUMMARY:Dr Luke Prodromou presents: Shakespeare: Our contemporary? - The bard in the age of AI
DESCRIPTION:The ICC-Languages is delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for our July webinar. \nDo not miss it! This is the last webinar before our summer break. \nDr Luke Prodromou presents: Shakespeare: Our contemporary? – The bard in the age of AI \n\nDate: July 11 (Thursday)\nTime: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Central European Time)\nParticipation: free\nFor time zone references\, please click here\n\nSpeaker \nDr Luke Prodromou has a BA from Bristol University in English\, an MA in Shakespeare Studies from the Shakespeare Institute\, Birmingham University\, a Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (Leeds University)\, and a PhD (Nottingham University). His PhD thesis was published as English as Lingua Franca: A Corpus-based Analysis (Continuum\, 2010). He is the author – with Lindsay Clandfield – of the award-winning Dealing with Difficulties and numerous textbooks for students of English. \nAbstract \nIs Shakespeare still relevant today? What does his work have to say about the issues facing us in the 21st-century? Is he outdated or is his voice as powerful and as important as ever? On the one hand\, there are those who say many of his works should no longer be taught to school kids or performed on the modern stage at all. In this webinar\, I will argue that he is\, indeed\, as relevant as he ever was\, and was\, in many respects\, ahead of his time. \nIn this webinar\, I will look at the way Shakespeare presents the tragedy of war\, its causes and its consequences. I will also look at plays in which he tackles rebellion and even revolution against the state: what position does he take on these ever important issues. Is he a radical\, a conservative or neither? \nCome along to the talk\, and see if you agree that Shakespeare is\, indeed\, still our contemporary\, and has a lot to teach the 21st-century\, the age of artificial intelligence\, with his genius and natural intelligence. \nClick here to register
URL:https://melta.de/event/dr-luke-prodromou-presents-shakespeare-our-contemporary-the-bard-in-the-age-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240615T140800Z
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SUMMARY:Penny Ur: From conflict to complement and games in the language classroom
DESCRIPTION:Online\, Webinar \nSummary \nThis webinar has two parts. \nPart 1: From conflict to complement \nA number of controversies in ELT have given rise to hot – sometimes acrimonious – debate: for example\, task-based language teaching (TBLT) as against presentation-practice-production (PPP). In this session I will look at a selection of such apparently opposing positions and explore how they might be combined in a principled and adaptable approach to effective English language teaching and teacher courses. \n  \nPart 2: Games in the language classroom: A good thing?  A waste of time? It depends. \nThis talk will begin by defining what a ‘game’ is\, and will then go on to explore the place of games in the language classroom. It cannot be taken for granted that because a game is connected to English and keeps students happily employed it is therefore worth doing.  Many so-called language-learning games simply waste time on fruitless ‘busy-ness’\, and may irritate serious students who realize that they are not learning much. I will try to identify some characteristics of genuinely learning-rich games\, with examples\, and suggest some ways in which routine classroom procedures can be transformed into game-like and enjoyable activities while clearly promoting effective engagement with target language features or providing rich opportunities for fluency practice. \n  \nTo register\, please send an email to: info@melta.de \n  \n \nAbout the presenter \nPenny Ur has extensive experience as an English teacher in primary\, secondary and tertiary education and has taught courses for teachers at Oranim Academic College of Education and Haifa University.  She has also lectured extensively at conferences worldwide. She is particularly interested in practical aspects of effective English language teaching and the place of research as a source of professional knowledge. She was for ten years the editor of the Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers series. Her books include Grammar practice activities (2nd Edition) (2009)\, Vocabulary activities (2012)\, A course in English language teaching (2012)\, Discussions and more (2014)\, Penny Ur’s 100 tips (2016)\, Penny Ur’s 77 tips for vocabulary teaching (2022)\, all published by Cambridge University Press.
URL:https://melta.de/event/penny-ur-from-conflict-to-complement-and-games-in-the-language-classroom/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240720T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240720T180000
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CREATED:20240624T104615Z
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SUMMARY:Melta Beergarden Social 2024
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URL:https://melta.de/event/melta-beergarden-social-2024/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240928T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240905T141019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T155211Z
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SUMMARY:BESIG Online Symposium - Creating Customised Content with the Help of AI Tools
DESCRIPTION:Discover how generative AI can revolutionise the way we create customised materials for our learners. Our expert speakers will dive into key questions such as: \n\nHow can we effectively integrate generative AI tools in the classroom?\nWhat are the game-changing benefits and potential pitfalls?\nHow can we leverage these tools to maximize learning outcomes?\nWhat knowledge should we impart to our learners about using generative AI?\n\nExpect practical demonstrations of AI classroom tools that you can start using right away.  \nSpeakers include: Alex Asher\, Joe Dale\, Kirsten Holt\, Melanie Hussell\, Parisa Mehran\, Nik Peachey\, Pete Sharma\, Russell Stannard\, Rob Szabo\, Jo Szoke and Phoebe Tsai \nFree for IATEFL members\n20 GBP for non-members \nRegistration closes at 4pm UK time 25 September. \nFor further information\, please contact Silke Riegler at silke.riegler@t-online.de
URL:https://melta.de/event/besig-online-symposium-creating-customised-content-with-the-help-of-ai-tools/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241012T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241012T174500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240914T123905Z
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SUMMARY:Working in international teams: what can we do better and how can AI help?
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This in-person event will be preceded at 2:00 p.m. by a meet and greet session with coffee and cake. \n  \nSummary\nMore and more people work in international teams\, whether as leaders or team members\, face-to-face or remotely. This can be stimulating but typically involves different working styles and cultures\, leading to potential misunderstandings and conflict. Using content from the book Trainingsbuch Business English (Haufe)\, participants will be encouraged to reflect on how they can encourage clients to develop effective strategies for international collaboration. We will also explore ways in which artificial intelligence — and “intelligent artificiality” — can improve team performance and help to achieve better business results. \nTo register\, please send an e-mail to: info@melta.de \n  \n \nAbout the Presenter\nIan McMaster is a business communication consultant and author and has been a MELTA member for more than 30 years. He was editor-in-chief of Business Spotlight from 2001-2021 and is a former coordinator of IATEFL BESIG. His latest book (in English with Bob Dignen) is Trainingsbuch Business English (Haufe). \n 
URL:https://melta.de/event/working-in-international-teams-what-can-we-do-better-and-how-can-ai-help/
LOCATION:VHS Arabellapark (first floor)\, Rosenkavalierplatz 16\, München\, Germany
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195325
CREATED:20240909T075244Z
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SUMMARY:Online event: TRUE STORY! Winning Hearts & Minds through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nIn this highly practical and interactive session\, we’ll explore the why\, what and how of storytelling for business and professional purposes. We’ll identify the most effective storytelling technique. And we’ll try out awareness-raising activities based on authentic video clips as well as simple narrative-frameworks that will coax a compelling story out of the shyest speaker! \nTo register\, please send an e-mail to: info@melta.de \n  \n \nAbout the presenter \nMark Powell has been involved in Business English as a trainer\, director of studies\, publisher and instructional designer since 1989. He has also been an accredited teacher trainer with both the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Trinity College London\, running the Cert TEB and Cert IBET more times than any other individual trainer. A popular keynote speaker at educational conferences all over the world\, his bestselling titles include In Company (Macmillan)\, Presenting in English (Heinle-Cengage Learning)\, Dynamic Presentations and International Negotiations (both Cambridge University Press). More recently\, he has turned his attention to the fertile middle ground between language and soft skills development and is currently setting up a training company to focus on this emerging market – Soft Skill Studio.
URL:https://melta.de/event/true-story-winning-hearts-minds-through-storytelling/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241109T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241109T153000
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SUMMARY:Online HELTA Workshop
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URL:https://melta.de/event/online-helta-workshop/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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