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Communicative Writing for the ELT Classroom

Watch a recording of this webinar with Jo Cummins looking at how to make writing in the ELT classroom more communicative.

A group of learners from different ethnicities laughing around a classroom table as they learn
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About the webinar

Writing can be a skill that is neglected in the communicative ELT classroom as it is often considered more of a solitary or silent activity. In this workshop there will be teaching ideas and techniques to help integrate writing skills into communicative teaching that can be used both in online and in person classes. There will be practical lesson ideas and techniques for activities that are both purposeful, collaborative, and authentic. By considering the types of writing our students use and need we can find ways to make writing relevant to their needs and more communicative. 

Read Jo's article 'Communicative writing for the ELT classroom' 

Recorded on 7 July 2022. Watch a recording of the webinar below

About the speaker

Jo Cummins is a freelance materials developer, specialising in writing materials for teenagers and adults. She has taught English in Ecuador, Australia and the UK. She has an MA in Creative Writing and a PGDip in TESOL. She has written for clients including CUP, the British Council, Pearson, OUP and York Press. Jo's special interests in ELT include creative writing, project based learning, teaching writing skills and developing critical and creative thinking. She is the author of '50 Ways to Teach Teenagers' (Wayzgoose Press).

 

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Hi,

If you registered and watched 'live' you'll have an email with instructions about downloading the certificate.  If you watched it after the live webinar, there is no certification.

best regards,

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

I have enjoyed the webinar and appreciate your ideas in the field of developing students' fluency by communicative writing.

Submitted by priyankasarangi on Mon, 07/11/2022 - 13:41

Thank you

Submitted by Awet Ghebregziabiher on Mon, 07/11/2022 - 13:41

Hi everyone,
I hope you're doing well.
It's so great to be able to join you.This is exactly what I have been looking for.
I am an Eritrean from Ethiopia but I don't if the webinar is gonna be convenient to participate as we have time difference between EAT and GMT.
I would need some information on what EAT it begins and what app should I use.
Thank you!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/12/2022 - 17:29

Hi,

You'll find the recording of the webinar at the top of this page, we upload them after the live webinar so that it is convenient for anyone anywhere to watch,

Hope you find it useful,

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Liz Lianet on Sat, 07/09/2022 - 14:39

It was very useful. How con I get my certificate. Thanks a lot.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/10/2022 - 16:24

Hi Liz,

Glad you found the webinar useful, here is the info about getting your certificate, you'll find the link in the following places :)

  • In the 'Thank you for attending email' that you will receive 1 day after the webinar.
  • At the end of the feedback survey once you have answered the questions.
  • You should type your name on the certificate and download it. We recommend using Google Chrome or Internet Explorer to do this.

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by a.suwan89 on Fri, 07/08/2022 - 21:33

thank you so much for the very useful webinar . I've enjoyed and learned many things
,but I was wondering where can I find a version of the slides if that's an option .
thank you

Submitted by tayyabafridi on Fri, 07/08/2022 - 20:15

I am really looking forward to be on board đź‘Źfor the webiner

Submitted by alnihari on Fri, 07/08/2022 - 19:48

I am sorry. I could't log in because the internet connection was very weak because I travelled to my village where the net is very very weak.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/10/2022 - 16:18

Hi Alnihari,

You may already have found the link to the recording of the webinar, but here it is in case, hope you find it / found it useful :)

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/communicative-writing-elt-classroom

Anne 
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Nosheen Akhter on Thu, 07/07/2022 - 16:21

Hi,

Today I have learnt many effective things to make my teaching more interesting for my students.

Submitted by cnsuucam on Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:49

I am interested in attending.

Submitted by Myat Mie Mie Toe on Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:14

Hello ,
I'm Myat Mie Mie Toe, one of the attendants the webinar ' communicative writing for the ELT classroom '. I miss the survey link to provide for my certificate. Could you send the link again to my mail * whitebambilay@gmail.com*. Thanks a lot.

Hi Myat Mie Mie Toe,

You should have received an email to the address you registered at which will take you to the feedback and tell you about the certificate. Check that inbox :

Anne

TeachingEnglish team 

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/08/2022 - 19:22

Hi Shrihan,

I hope you found the link in time ( if you register for our webinars you'll find the link in an email sent to the address you register with). If you didn't manage, here is the link to the recording. I hope you found it/ find it interesting :)

Anne 

TeachingEnglish team 

Hi SaharAbdalla,

We ask  participants to register for our webinars, the instructions are on the page above at 'How to register' and  here is the quick  link to the registration page:  https://britishcouncil.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ace9T8S8Raa10dxDtJSTbQ

Hope to see you there!

Anne 

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by SEPTEMBER AYE on Thu, 07/07/2022 - 00:35

I am interested

Submitted by Gemmalyn on Wed, 07/06/2022 - 19:24

Hello, I'm interested in the upcoming webnar. Please sign me up. I'm having a hard time doing so because the the button to select region isn't working. Hope you can help me.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/07/2022 - 09:08

Hi Gemmalyn,

I am sorry to hear that you've had problems registering. I've just done a test registration and it worked okay, so perhaps it was a temporary problem. Can you try again? here's the link: 

https://britishcouncil.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ace9T8S8Raa10dxDtJSTbQ

If the local problem continues you will still be able to view the webinar after it finishes and is uploaded to the site - not the same but at least it's a back-up plan! 

Hope to see you there,


Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Aicha Hassan on Wed, 07/06/2022 - 10:52

I am interested in this webinar

Submitted by BAKHITOGREBA on Wed, 07/06/2022 - 10:21

Hello interested to join the webinar from Africa

Submitted by Sarmad Rehman on Wed, 07/06/2022 - 07:01

Thank you for giving me an opportuniy.

Submitted by SaharAbdalla on Tue, 07/05/2022 - 19:00

I am interested

Submitted by gunay on Tue, 07/05/2022 - 18:11

Hello! I'm happy to be able to join your webinars.

Submitted by Yasir Farooq on Tue, 07/05/2022 - 13:17

I am willing to join the webinar.

Submitted by Falak Naz on Tue, 07/05/2022 - 06:46

I want to improve my English pronunciation and language for better job.

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