Join Oxford TEFL Connect to become part of our global community of qualified teachers and continue your professional development.
Learn, network and improve your teaching skills by joining Oxford TEFL Connect, our new program for teachers worldwide. As a member of this program you will be able to participate in dynamic workshops, join exclusive webinars, and receive expert input from our tutors and network with other international teachers.
What can you do in December?
Friday 4th December 14:00-14:45 (Spain time)*
Workshop: Behaviour Management with Young Learners.
Amy Grant
This workshop will look at some strategies for keeping your classes running smoothly, ensuring students get the most out of your lessons. Pick up some tips to take straight into your own young learner lessons.
Thursday 10th December 15:00-15:45 (Spain time)*
Webinar:Visual Literacy and images in the ELT Classroom.
Andréia Zakime
In this workshop, you'll learn about the role of visual education and come away with practical ideas on how use images effectively and to their full potential in the classroom. We will discuss the rationale behind the activities proposed and assess whether they have a positive impact on learners' communicative competence.
Tuesday 15th December 15:00-15: 45 (Spain time)*
Workshop: Error correction for speaking.
Jack McKechnie
This workshop will look at the arguments for and against correcting your students' spoken production, and will suggest some ways to make error correction more effective and likely to stick.
Mon 21st Dec 15:00-15:45 (Spain time)*
Social Event:Quiz. So you think you know English grammar. Christmas edition
Itchy Parkin
Do you know your past perfect from your past continuous? This quiz is designed to put you through your paces! In teams, you'll attempt to answer grammar questions varying from the "we learnt this on the CELTA course" level to the more juicy advanced stuff that you might not have encountered yet. Win, lose or draw, you should go away with a good idea of the most important grammar points all teachers will cover at some point in their career.
*If you're unable to attend the webinar or workshops at the scheduled times, don't worry! We'll provide all members with a recording of the event for you to download and watch in your own time.
As a member of Oxford TEFL Connect, you will receive:
* One 45 minute webinar via Zoom - Gain expert insight from members of the experienced Oxford TEFL team that will deliver input in specific areas of ELT.
* Two 45 minute workshops via Zoom - Let a member of the Oxford TEFL team guide you to participate in interactive classroom activities that you'll be able to take away teaching ideas that you'll be able to use in your own classes.
* One 45 minute community social event via Zoom - Join a member of the Oxford TEFL team and kick back with other worldwide teachers in a fun social event.
* One 30 minute one-to-one lesson planning consultation - Receive guidance from an Oxford TEFL teacher to help you create effective lessons.
Join our community in 2021 too! Information coming soon.