INNOVATE ELT 2023
20th and 21st May 2023 | Barcelona, Spain
What is InnovateELT?
InnovateELT is an annual conference inaugurated in 2015. True to the name, our aim is to discuss the role of innovation in language education and celebrate some of the most exciting things happening around us. The event attracts ELT professionals from around the world, from fields including teaching, training, leadership, materials writing, publishing, EdTech and more!
This yearβs conference theme is:
“Who Needs Theory in ELT?”
According to Kurt Lewin βThere is nothing more practical than a good theoryβ. Is he right? At InnovateELT 2023, weβll be exploring whether our industry is driven by theories. Participants can look forward to workshops and demo classes which include ideas for English teaching, teacher training and ELT leadership or management which are so practical we can use them on Monday morning, but which include a reflection on whether they are based on theory. If so, which theory is it? If not, what are they based on?
Innovate ELT Conference 2023
20th and 21st May 2023 | Barcelona, Spain
Speakers
Our speakers are the movers and shakers of the ELT world. Our typical conference speaker is someone truly passionate about the English Language teaching industry and full of ideas that they want to share with the community.
Scott Thornbury
Teacher / Freelance
Teresa Bestwick
Teacher trainer and materials writer
Duncan Foord
Director of Teacher Training
Regina Szuszkiewicz
English Teacher and REGIPIO Games Designer
Ambra Pacchioni
Teacherpreneur
Jedrek Stepien
English Teacher
Caroline Chapman
Teacher, Director, Trainer, Writer
Georgie Thorman
English Teacher
Barnaby Griffiths
Language and communication coach
Geoff Jordan
Associate Tutor
Florencia Giudici
EFL Teacher and Teacher Trainer
Patrick Casey
Director
David Young
Course Director, Trinity DipTESOL
Anna Machura
English Teacher, Linguist, Dyslexia Tutor, Therapist
Marina Yesipenko
Teacher, Teacher Trainer, Researcher
Renata Agolli
EFL Teacher
Katherine Reilly
Academic Lecturer
Polina Venglovskaya
Community Manager
Colin Young
International Communication Specialist
Daniel Lawrence
Teacher and Materials Writer
Joanne Carr
Teacher of English
Anthony Green
L2 Listening Expert
Chris Fry
Ex British Council & EOI teacher & trainer
Tim Warre
Educational Content Creator, Teacher & Trainer
Svetlana Gritsenko
Senior Teacher
Joan Chirivella
Language Coordinator
Sinead Collins
English Teacher and Teacher Trainer
Paul Ricketts
Product Owner, ELiT
Sarah Bromley
Senior Product Manager
Alex Asher
Co-author of LangTech & CEO of LearnCube
Our Sponsors
About REGIPIO
REGIPIO is a publisher of educational ESL games for English language learners. We approach language teaching in an unconventional way.
Our ESL games are based on learning through play which greatly facilitates the memorization and understanding of English. Games are designed for both children and adults. REGIPIO ESL board and card games haveΒ been developed by teachers with passion, sound methodology, and practical experience.
Our games develop English vocabulary, grammar skills, and speaking skills. The main idea of REGIPIO educational games is to stimulate language acquisition and retention and to facilitate learning in a natural and fun manner.Teachers agree that their students become high achievers because of them.
Our games not only make your lessons exciting, but also make your students happy!
REGIPIO games are good FUN, MEANINGFUL, and EFFECTIVE.
About Richmond
A market-leading publisher of quality English language teaching materials, Richmond is part of Sanoma Learning, an educational company that has supported over 20 million students with inclusive, holistic learning solutions, across 11 European countries and for over 22 years. Founded in 1992, our aim is to champion the English language and support those who teach and learn it by offering the latest in product design and classroom methodology.
Richmond and Sanoma Learning are also wholeheartedly committed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, especially those that refer to Quality Education and Partnerships for the Goals.
Our mission is to help all students fulfill their potential.
Sessions
During the conference you will be able to attend sessions covering a wide range of topics. From discussions about traditional ELT theory in a world of apps and AI to game-based pragmatic learning, we’ve got you covered.
You will also have the opportunity to pick the brain of seasoned ELT veteran Scott Thornbury in his Q&A session, reflect on the industry as a whole during the plenaries and share insights with attendees during the breaks.
May 20, 2023
01:30 PM
π 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM
Arrival & registration
02:00 PM
π 02:00 PM – 02:45 PM
Introduction and Plenaries
Duncan Foord
Katherine Reilly
Scott Thornbury
Duncan Foord
Katherine Reilly
Scott Thornbury
03:00 PM
π 03:00 PM – 03:45 PM
Therapeutic Teaching. It’s Not Rocket Science, It’s Neuroscience
Anna Machura
π 03:00 PM – 03:45 PM
Game-Based Pragmatic Learning
Regina Szuszkiewicz
π 03:00 PM – 03:45 PM
Speaking homework, in theory & in practice
Paul Ricketts
π 03:00 PM – 03:45 PM
Decoding in Practice
Sinead Collins
04:00 PM
π 04:00 PM – 04:45 PM
Q & A
Scott Thornbury
π 04:00 PM – 04:45 PM
Writing less is more
Colin Young
π 04:00 PM – 04:45 PM
How a Soviet-era philosopher can help your students listen better
Anthony Green
π 04:00 PM – 04:45 PM
Promoting an Inclusive ELT Environment
Katherine Reilly
05:30 PM
π 05:30 PM – 06:15 PM
How can we practise micro-listening theory?
Daniel Lawrence
π 05:30 PM – 06:15 PM
Instilling and Using a Growth Mindset in the YL ELT classroom
Joanne Carr
π 05:30 PM – 06:15 PM
The Benefits of a Bad Theory
David Young
π 05:30 PM – 06:15 PM
Creating original teaching materials: A Theoretical Approach with Online Tools
Polina Venglovskaya
06:30 PM
π 06:30 PM – 07:15 PM
Extensive reading – the solution for everything
Chris Fry
π 06:30 PM – 07:15 PM
Atomic Classroom Habits
Tim Warre
π 06:30 PM – 07:15 PM
Using educational technologies to boost speaking performance
Svetlana Gritsenko
Joan Chirivella
π 06:30 PM – 07:15 PM
Learner autonomy via multimodality
Marina Yesipenko
07:30 PM
π 07:30 PM – 08:00PM
Closing plenaries (and drinks!)
All tickets include Saturday and Sunday entry, snacks, drinks and an unforgettable experience!
May 21, 2023
10:00 AM
π 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Arrival / Breakfast
10:30 AM
π 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Plenaries
Ambra Pacchioni
Jedrek Stepien
11:15 AM
π 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
15 Things to Use on Monday [Revisited]
Teresa Bestwick
π 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
The Magic Chair Theory
Caroline Chapman
π 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Deconstructing Innovations (CLIL) through Theory
Renata Agolli
π 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Unleashing the Power of Technology in Your Language School: A Framework for Making it Work
Alex Asher
12:15 PM
π 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Explicit and Implicit Learning in SLA: Theory and Practice
Geoff Jordan
π 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Traditional ELT theory in a world of apps and AI
Sarah Bromley
π 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Theories, Methods and Research – a force for good, a waste of time or worse?
Duncan Foord
01:15 PM
π 01:15 PM – 02:00 PM
More language coaching tips to incorporate into your teaching
Barnaby Griffiths
π 01:15 PM – 02:00 PM
Reducing foreign language speaking anxiety in our learners
Georgie Thorman
π 01:15 PM – 02:00 PM
Needing the exam, doesn’t mean wanting the exam
Patrick Casey
π 01:15 PM – 02:00 PM
How to create 10 minute activities using music videos
Florencia Giudici
02:15 PM
π 02:15 PM – 04:30 PM
Closing plenaries (with drinks & snacks)
Pricing & Registration
Sales end on 21/05/2023
β¬25.00
Speaker
β¬50.00
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Organiser: Oxford TEFL
Oxford TEFL is an an accredited teacher training school in a great central location in Barcelona, Spain, that providesΒ Trinity dipTESOL and Cambridge CELTA courses online and face-to-face in Barcelona. We also offer specialised teacher development courses and are the leading provider for the Diploma in Trinity DipTESOL in Europe. Our trainers are experts in teacher training and active in the ELT industry.
We strive to create a positive, dynamic and supportive environment where our students, teachers and trainers can focus on their learning and teaching aims and enjoy the experience of achieving them.