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We “acquire” (not “learn”) language when we understand what we hear and what we read, when we get “comprehensible input.” We do not acquire language when we speak, write or study it. Effective methods supply interesting and comprehensible input, often in the form of stories (otherwise known as “literature” and “fiction”). Stephen Krashen’s input hypothesis is one of the most influential theories of second language acquisition. In this webinar, Prof. Stephen Krashen will explain why Comprehensible Input is the most important factor in learning another language. 

In this presentation, Prof. Barkhuizen will provide a broad overview of approaches to narrative inquiry in language teaching and learning research. After describing what narrative inquiry is, including pointing out the centrality of stories in narrative research, he will provide some recent examples of narrative research, including types of data collection and analysis. These examples will illustrate methods useful for busy language teachers, and some research will focus on the topic of language teacher and learner identity. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Project-based learning (PBL) has always been a thought-provoking theme which requires different views. Have you ever organized PBL in your ELT classrooms? What are the difficulties and benefits of PBL? What are the practical lessons from successful models?

It is our immense pleasure to introduce the webinar titled: “PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN ELT” featuring ELT specialists:

• Featured speaker: Dr. Linh Phung, Director of English program- Chatham University, USA
• Guest speaker: Hong Dinh, M.A, educator from Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
• Facilitator: Pham Thi Ngoan, M.A, English lecturer at Nguyen Tat Thanh University

Date & time: 9h00-11h00 Sunday, October 30, 2022

Format: online webinar via Zoom

Many English teachers employ an oral presentation component in their classrooms. This usually involves them teaching presentation skills to their students and often using them as a basis of assessment. However, in my research observations and personal experience, it seems that English

teachers (both native English speakers and local teachers) often adopt presentation models and styles that are inconsistent, outdated, or unsuited to the desired presentation format.

In this webinar, I will discuss and demonstrate a number of the features of teaching and/or performing oral presentations that are often overlooked or underappreciated, as well some that may no longer be as relevant as they once were.

The goal of this webinar is not only to provide teachers with clearer and more suitable parameters for teaching and evaluating English oral presentation skills but also to help Vietnamese teachers and academics who themselves present in English at conferences and seminars to appreciate and adopt some new presentation strategies. It is hoped that viewers will be actively involved in the discussions and that these might have an impact upon both their classrooms and their careers.

American English Live offers three series each year of six Facebook Live professional development sessions for English language educators around the world. At the end of each session, participants can complete a short quiz to earn a digital badge. During the series, events take place every other Wednesday at 8 p.m. and every other Thursday at 1 a.m. Vietnam time.

Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/23WS16

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators/

Zoom: https://Zoom.us/j/96503218412 

American English Live offers three series each year of six Facebook Live professional development sessions for English language educators around the world. At the end of each session, participants can complete a short quiz to earn a digital badge. During the series, events take place every other Wednesday at 8 p.m. and every other Thursday at 1 a.m. Vietnam time.

Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/23WS16

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators/

Zoom: https://Zoom.us/j/96503218412 

American English Live offers three series each year of six Facebook Live professional development sessions for English language educators around the world. At the end of each session, participants can complete a short quiz to earn a digital badge. During the series, events take place every other Wednesday at 8 p.m. and every other Thursday at 1 a.m. Vietnam time.

Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/23WS16

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators/

Zoom: https://Zoom.us/j/96503218412 

American English Live offers three series each year of six Facebook Live professional development sessions for English language educators around the world. At the end of each session, participants can complete a short quiz to earn a digital badge. During the series, events take place every other Wednesday at 8 p.m. and every other Thursday at 1 a.m. Vietnam time.

Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/23WS16

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators/

Zoom: https://Zoom.us/j/96503218412