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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20231010T075750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T155020Z
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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:20260403T232909
CREATED:20230925T074334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T154916Z
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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:20260403T232909
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:20260403T232909
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:20260403T232909
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:20260403T232909
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:20260403T232909
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240427T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
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:20260403T232909
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240518T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240518T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240606T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240608T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240615T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240615T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20240703T111432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T180356Z
UID:3360-1720717200-1720720800@melta.de
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:20260403T232909
CREATED:20240615T140800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T180349Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20240624T104615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T180353Z
UID:3356-1721498400-1721498400@melta.de
SUMMARY:Melta Beergarden Social 2024
DESCRIPTION:
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:20260403T232909
CREATED:20240905T141019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T155211Z
UID:3434-1727517600-1727546400@melta.de
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241012T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241012T174500
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20240914T123905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T155154Z
UID:3454-1728743400-1728755100@melta.de
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:20260403T232909
CREATED:20240909T075244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T155143Z
UID:3438-1729332000-1729346400@melta.de
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20241104T080121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T155137Z
UID:3486-1731160800-1731166200@melta.de
SUMMARY:Online HELTA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://melta.de/event/online-helta-workshop/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20240914T124513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T155132Z
UID:3459-1731751200-1731758400@melta.de
SUMMARY:Direct learning strategies to support learner skills
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nAfter looking at indirect learning strategies in our face -to- face workshop earlier this year\, in this webinar we will be delving into direct strategies and looking at ways to help your students learn how to improve skills (such as reading\, writing\, etc.) and learn vocabulary and grammar as well as looking at effective exam preparation. As always with Rachael\, after a lively session\, participants will come away with food for thought and something fun and useful for the next class. \nTo register\, please send an e-mail to: info@melta.de \n  \n \nAbout the presenter \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.
URL:https://melta.de/event/direct-learning-strategies-to-support-learner-skills/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20240706T075716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T155122Z
UID:3369-1732233600-1732492799@melta.de
SUMMARY:37th Annual IATEFL BESIG Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s IATEFL BESIG will take place at Urban Valley Resort and Spa\, Trig Wied Ghollieqa\, San Gwann\, Malta. The conference will begin at 14.00 on Friday\, 22 November and end at 13.00 on Sunday\, 24 November.  \nThe conference theme is “Business Frontiers – Creating the future together”. Talks and workshops will focus on business English learning technologies\, teaching practices\, future-proofing and employability\, sustainability and teaching in the global world.\nProposals for talks and workshops are welcome. The deadline for submissions is July 15\, 2024. You can find the guidelines and the possibility to upload your proposal here. \nOnline registration for the conference will close on 18 November\, although you can still register onsite in Malta. Follow this link for more information and to register for the conference. \nAccommodation in Malta is available for a special rate at the resort. Email address for reservations is: reservations@urbanvalleyresort.com using code “IATEFL BESIG 2024”. The deadline for conference rates is 31/08/24.
URL:https://melta.de/event/37th-annual-iatefl-besig-conference/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241207T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20241126T155404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T171933Z
UID:3498-1733598000-1733612400@melta.de
SUMMARY:Melta Christmas party 2024!
DESCRIPTION:Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat … \nAnd Melta is preparing for its annual Christmas Smash! \nIf you’d like to present or (try out!) a Christmas activity  \nthat we can share in our classrooms\,  \njust let us know in advance or simply present it then and there! \nWhen: from 7p.m. on December 7\, 2024 \nWhere: at the VHS\, Rosenkavalierplatz 16\,  \nU-Bahn 4\, Arabella Park \nMelta will supply the drinks and we can all share  \nyour wonderful culinary specialities … \nMotto: caring is sharing! \nThe evening programme will also include: \nOur annual – books\, cds\, teaching materials contributions – sale. \nAll contributions welcome! \nAll proceeds go to Ukraine’s school fund! \nAnd Phyllis will be there to lead the Carols on the piano. \n – Should you have any special wish for your favourite Carol – let us know. \nAs always: please register\,  \nso that we have an idea of how many to expect –  \nat info@melta.de \nCU there \nThe Folks at Melta
URL:https://melta.de/event/melta-christmas-party-2024/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20241216T171832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T150523Z
UID:3538-1737801000-1737806400@melta.de
SUMMARY:Making grammar teaching enjoyable and memorable with Alan Marsch
DESCRIPTION:Learners (and sometimes teachers) often link the teaching and learning of grammar with words such as ‘boring’ and ‘difficult’ and they tend to associate grammar with a heavy focus on memorisation of ‘rules’. This session looks at ways of making the presentation and practice of grammar more engaging\, enjoyable and memorable for learners\, using (slightly) creative techniques which also contribute towards ‘noticing’ and remembering what otherwise may pass them by and in some cases to ‘deeper processing’ and therefore internalisation of challenging grammatical concepts. Oh yes\, we might have some fun\, too! \nThis session is appropriate for any teachers who teach grammar\, so teachers of learners aged 10 upwards. \nClick here to register
URL:https://melta.de/event/making-grammar-teaching-enjoyable-and-memorable-with-alan-marsch/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20250127T124732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T081730Z
UID:3568-1740078000-1740081600@melta.de
SUMMARY:AI fireside
DESCRIPTION:Informal online event to learn about\, discuss and share practical ideas on AI topics: \n\nShort talk on latest news/developments – James\n\nQ&A – attendees and James. What would you like to know/ understand better/ make better use of?\nOur experiences and thoughts – everyone\n\nThursday 20th February 19:00 – 20:00 \nRegister HERE link. Then you will receive the link to the Zoom call by email.
URL:https://melta.de/event/ai-fireside/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250306T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20250212T150859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T205319Z
UID:3582-1741289400-1741294800@melta.de
SUMMARY:Business English Evolution - Key takeaways from BESig Malta 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 37th Annual IATEFL BESIG Conference\, held in Malta from November 22 to 24\, 2024\, centered on the theme “Business Frontiers – Creating the Future Together.” The conference addressed five key topics: \n\nBusiness English learning technologies: AI\, online teaching\, platforms\, tools\, and resources.\nTeaching practices: Transferable activities\, learning strategies\, and best practices from the\nBusiness English classroom. Future-proofing our industry and our clients’ jobs: Marketability\, well-being\, and employability.\nSustainability: The role of Business English in promoting positive social change\, inclusivity\, and sustainable practices.\nGlobal world: Managing multicultural business and classroom environment.\n\nApproximately 20% of the conference content focused on AI and technical skills\, while the remaining 80% emphasized human-centered soft skills. This highlights the growing importance of mastering professional communication and intercultural competence—now more essential than ever for trainers. \nHow do you\, as a trainer\, integrate these skills into your lessons?\nIn this webinar\, I will provide a concise summary of the key takeaways from the BESIG Malta Conference. This will be followed by a panel discussion\, interactive role-playing activities\, and shared experiences to deepen our understanding and to solidify our expertise. \nRegister here
URL:https://melta.de/event/business-english-evolution-key-takeaways-from-besig-malta-2024/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20250304T081333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T205309Z
UID:3607-1742083200-1742169599@melta.de
SUMMARY:Melta is marching again in this year’s St. Patrick’s day parade
DESCRIPTION:There will be 67 groups marching and Melta will be No. 44 in the line! \nSo\, do come and join us to march proudly under that MELTA banner! \nDate: Sunday\, March 16 \nMeeting time: 11:30 \nMeeting place: Wedekind Platz (near McDonald’s)  \nIf you think you’ll be joining us\, please drop an e-mail to info@melta.de so we’ll have an idea of how many people to expect! \nCU there (in green)!  \nAll good wishes from your \nMelta Committee
URL:https://melta.de/event/melta-is-marching-again-in-this-years-st-patricks-day-parade/
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20250212T151212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T130448Z
UID:3587-1743861600-1743868800@melta.de
SUMMARY:PRICING Q & A FOR FREELANCE TEACHERS AND TRAINERS
DESCRIPTION:Pricing is a topic that challenges many freelance language professionals. In this webinar\, we want to help you with your pricing problems.\nTo make the session as relevant as possible\, we will be addressing your specific questions. When you register for the webinar\, let us have your questions on the topic. What do you want to know about pricing? What do you have most difficulty with? What do you want to improve? \nWe’ll take the most common questions and work together to bring you answers that you can apply to your specific work situation. \nIn his first career\, Mike Allison learned how to consistently quote higher prices than the competition and still book the work. Since switching to business English training\, he continues to be fascinated by pricing dynamics and its role in the sales process. \nRegister here
URL:https://melta.de/event/pricing-q-a-for-freelance-teachers-and-trainers/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232909
CREATED:20250323T205241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T130515Z
UID:3630-1746871200-1746878400@melta.de
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Business Impact!
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Anna Wilby\, English teacher\, Business English expert. and teacher trainer \nBusiness Impact is a new and innovative business English course aimed at levels B1 to C1\, available in both print and digital form. Its content is up-to-date and relevant\, and its modular structure is unique in that it enables trainers to use the material either as a course\, or to choose modules flexibly\, according to the needs and interests of their learners. \nThis workshop will introduce you to the material\, explore its features\, and focus on how you can get the most from it in the context of your business English courses\, in order to enhance the learning and enjoyment of your learners. \nCode: 6505 \nPlease\, click here to register!
URL:https://melta.de/event/lets-talk-business-impact/
LOCATION:MVHS\, Rosenkavalierpl. 16\, München\, 81925\, Germany
CATEGORIES:MELTA Events,Past
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