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We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Foreign Languages Forum, set to take place on 28 April 2024 at Le Chalet Hotel in Xanthi

This forum promises to be a landmark event for language educators, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore the future of language learning and teaching.

A centerpiece of the forum will be an engaging panel discussion featuring esteemed examiners and interlocutors from various language exam bodies.

It offers a unique chance for educators to gain insights into exam expectations and how to better prepare their students for success.

Plenary Sessions: Innovations in Language Teaching

The forum will also host a series of plenary sessions designed to inspire and inform. Topics include:

It all starts with a sentence: While students focus on getting high scores in reading and use of English when it comes to exams, they keep struggling with the writing section. In this session we will explore together the ‘challenging’ skill of writing while we will set the ground for the dynamics involved when teachers are asked to develop writing skills within the classroom.

Accommodating Students with ADHD: This presentation will focus on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and will highlight the importance of early diagnosis in children and adolescents. we will discuss the role of the family and school as critical in addressing ADHD. It will examine ways of support at home and management techniques for students with ADHD in the classroom, while offering advice to educators for effective teaching.

Furthermore, this presentation will examine the consequences of ADHD (secondary symptoms) and the long-term effects on the child and the family.

Professional Presentations: Stay at the forefront of language teaching with presentations on the latest in ELT Exams and the transformative power of Adaptive Learning with Artificial Intelligence. These sessions will showcase cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that are shaping the future of language education.

The Foreign Languages Forum in Xanthi is more than just a conference. Whether you’re an educator, an examiner, or simply a language enthusiast, this forum offers something of value for everyone.

Join us for a day of insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and networking opportunities. Together, we can shape the future of language learning and teaching.

Sunday 28 April 2024
Le Chalet Hotel
Hours: 10:00-16:00

Online pre-registration has closed. You can register at the venue on Sunday. The registration desk will be open from 9:30 am. Looking forward to seeing you!

Featured Presentations

Faye Sotiriou
Faye SotiriouEducational Coach, Teacher Trainer

It all starts with a sentence

While students focus on getting high scores in reading and use of English when it comes to exams, they keep struggling with the writing section. In this session we will explore together the ‘challenging’ skill of writing while we will set the ground for the dynamics involved when teachers are asked to develop writing skills within the classroom.

Kathy Lekkas
Kathy LekkasCambridge ESOL Speaking Examiner for the British Council. ELL Teacher at Pinewood The American International School Thessaloniki.

Preparing for speaking exams

We will explore strategies for learners and educators to navigate and mitigate our way through preparing for speaking exams. From pronunciation pitfalls to grammatical gaffes, join us as we navigate the terrain of speaking exams, turning mistakes into invaluable learning opportunities.

Ελένη Παπαδογιάννη
Ελένη ΠαπαδογιάννηΕργοθεραπεύτρια, Επιστημονική υπεύθυνη του «’Εργο&Πράξη-Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών»

ΔΕΠΥ…ΕΝ- ΤΑΞΗ

-Τι είναι η ΔΕΠΥ;

- Ποιός έχει ΔΕΠΥ;

-Πώς αναγνωρίζουμε ότι ένα παιδί έχει ΔΕΠΥ;

-Ποια είναι τα λάθη των ενηλίκων απέναντι σε ένα παιδί με ΔΕΠΥ;

-Παρέμβαση και επαγγελματίες που ασχολούνται με το αντικείμενο.

-Εργοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση

-Οδηγίες στους εκπαιδευτικούς για υποστήριξη μέσα στην τάξη.

Panel Discussion

The most common mistakes made by Greek learners in language exams

Kathy Lekkas
Kathy LekkasCambridge ESOL Speaking Examiner for the British Council. ELL Teacher at Pinewood The American International School Thessaloniki.
Faye Sotiriou
Faye SotiriouEducational Coach, Teacher Trainer
Nancy Dimitrakaki
Nancy DimitrakakiEFL Teacher, Oral Examiner

Professional Presentations

Nancy Pesmazoglou
Nancy PesmazoglouELT Academic Consultant- Express Publishing
Happy Toons for Junior Classes: Learning has just become carTOONishingly FUN-tastic!

Happy Toons, our brand-new Junior Course, turns learning into a FUN-tastic experience, featuring creative storytelling that instils essential values in young learners! Rooted on STEAM Education, our series integrates authentic documentary-style videos and captivating 3D illustrations and video animations to bring lessons to life and make every concept memorable. Join an inspiring learning adventure fostering empathy, teamwork and creativity, integrated into our Express Digibooks platform.

Katerina Yacoumatou
Katerina YacoumatouELT Consultant, Burlington Books
How can we keep today’s students engaged in the classroom?

Inspire B1 uses an innovative combination of print and digital material to bring learning to life and life to learning. It includes up-to-date topics that teens can relate to and develops key 21st century competencies, while laying the groundwork for all B2 exams. Join In 1 for A Class. Enter Jake and Jodi’s online world and encourage students to learn, think and create together. Join In combines adventure stories with real-world information and is packed with engaging and challenging activities that will develop critical and creative thinking as well as enhance all four major language skills.

Panagiotis Kyriazis
Panagiotis Kyriazis ELT consultant at MM Publications
Key Links Β2: A Coursebook for the Modern Learner

Introducing a transformative English coursebook for teenagers and young adults that blends engaging content with effective technology. The course emphasises practical language use, cultural understanding and, naturally, interactive learning. Discover how it equips students with the skills necessary for the 21st century!

Mona Siksek
Mona SiksekELT Sales Team Co-ordinator, Thessaloniki, Northern Greece & Thessaly
SPARK up your classrooms with National Geographic Learning.

Through our new SPARK platform, teachers and students can access a number of digital teaching and learning tools. SPARK up your classrooms and make your life easier with these new online offerings.

Nancy Pesmazoglou
Nancy PesmazoglouELT Academic Consultant- Express Publishing
Express DigiPlus: Adaptive Learning with the Power of Artificial Intelligence!

Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence, Express DigiPlus ensures an adaptive learning journey, creating tailor-made lessons, unique for each individual learner’s needs and goals. Through a dynamic learning experience enriched with gamification elements, it offers structured tasks, targeted feedback and a chance to use in-class time more effectively.

Katerina Yacoumatou
Katerina YacoumatouELT Consultant, Burlington Books
Burlington VTest for Schools

Redefine success for your young learners! This powerful educational tool uses state-of-the-art adaptive testing technology to assess the four language skills in a fun, student-friendly and motivating way. Students receive personalized feedback to enable teachers to identify strengths, measure progress and set goals.

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