This conference is now over, and I want to thank everyone who joined us along the way. You can still access the conference recording and contribute to our fundraising campaign. Once you register, you will receive an email with all the instructions. For those who would like to support our collective efforts in fundraising to provide humanitarian aid to people from the de-occupied territories and people from the front lines in Ukraine, please join us. The payment link will be available until Saturday, May 6, 2023, and all the funds will be sent to the Prytula Charity Foundation.
To learn more, please please scroll down on the registration page.
Welcome to our strong and supportive international ELT community!
Well.....The story begins 6 conferences ago...
At the moment of coming up with the idea of launching a Teacher’s Voice format as a long run educational event where teachers and educators from all over the world could meet, talk, find some practical ideas, get inspired and motivated, I did not have a clue that one day it would get one more meaning - helping my country get its peace back, helping my people get their lives back. No one knew - up to February 24, 2022….
Eva Tatarova
Tatarova Lab
Welcome to the registration page of the educational marathon for English language teachers who make a difference in teaching, learning and other people’s lives
This registration page differs from what you have seen before. It is less commercial and hopefully more like a heart-to-heart. I really tried to arrange it in a way where you can feel like you are at home since it is exactly what lots of us are lacking these days.
🇺🇦 If you are a Ukrainian teacher, please know that teachers from other countries support you and admire that you continue doing your job well whether you are in Ukraine or were forced to leave your native land.
🌏 If you are a teacher from any other country in the world, please know that Ukrainian educators are really grateful for your support and for standing next to us in these challenging times.
GRAB A CUP OF COFFEE AND LET ME TELL YOU WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT....
Grab a cup of coffee or your favourite tea and let me tell you what stands behind this event. The first idea that comes to my mind is to say something well-known like sharing is caring. Yes, it is. But it does not explain the depth of this initiative.
This time you will be participating in 20+ short talks where brilliant speakers from different parts of the world will be sharing concrete teaching tips, instruments, and techniques for you to use the very next day. They are not a theory - they are ready-made materials. I want this marathon to have the motto of Teaching for Peace since I believe that the collection of 20+ materials will bring some peace to your teaching life and will make it at least a little easier and even more enjoyable.
The materials are lesson plans, ready-made activities, guidelines, checklists, you name it. All the materials are unique and created by our amazing presenters as well as other talented educators who decided to contribute their materials for the sake of our goal - teaching for peace.
Free: April 30, 2023
Start: 10:00 AM Ukrainian Time
Your active participation in the marathon is completely free: just click 'Registration' or scroll down to the registration section, leave your contact details, and get further instructions and updates about the speakers, agenda, and some info about what is waiting for you during the event.
Access to the materials, as well as the certificate of attendance, will be provided at a fee. Why?
This is another reason why this event has the idea of #teachingforpeace. Your financial support ($15, which is affordable and more than a fair price for 30+ materials) will be part of the money collection campaign for people in Ukraine and will allow us to make a tiny but valuable contribution that will take us one step closer to achieving the long-awaited peace we all desire.
If you haven’t seen videos on what Ukrainians face in de-occupied territories, please do. It will give you a real understanding of the situation. I don’t want to manipulate this topic but on the other hand, I feel like I want to remind the world about Bucha, Irpin, Izium, Kherson, and hundreds of similar places where people lost their homes - homes they built physically and homes that they built in people they love.
The funds collected will be sent to the humanitarian department of the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation and are intended for providing humanitarian aid to civilians in the de-occupied and front-line territories. Currently, the humanitarian department focuses on 4 directions:
urgent humanitarian aid for frontline and de-occupied communities
medical equipment and supplies for medical state institutions
equipping heating and communication centres in frontline and de-occupied communities
temporary housing solutions in stable de-occupied communities
Since I expect you are now in a safe place and maybe even drinking your tea at home, I would like to ask you to look around and see how many things we sometimes take for granted. And it is in our power to stretch a helping hand and give people the chance to drink their tea in a safe and warm place like hopefully many of us do.
Meet our Speakers:
This section will be constantly updated, so I would encourage you to check it out quite often. As soon as you register for the conference, you will be getting emails with all the announcements, so that you will not miss any information or updates. What I can promise is that you will be pleasantly surprised and wholeheartedly satisfied with the content the speakers are going to present. Because everything we do (and you are on this list), we do it because we want to become better versions of ourselves, personally and professionally.
The speaker lineup for the conference is presented in the announcement cards which you can find by clicking on a presenter's photo. It is done deliberately so that it is easy for you to view and share on your social media platforms. You can simply save the image and post it to your favorite social media to let your friends and colleagues know about the exciting speakers we have lined up for the conference and help spread the word.
Conference Moderator
Eva Tatarova
Ukraine
This conference is very close to my heart, as it deals with a topic that is particularly emotional and significant for all of us. I encourage you to take a proactive role in creating a supportive and
positive environment by actively participating in conversations, sharing your thoughts and ideas, and providing support to our speakers and attendees. Also, feel free to connect and network with other attendees, share your impressions on social media, and enjoy the content.
I am deeply grateful to all our speakers for their valuable contributions to this initiative, and I hope you can join us in making this conference a memorable and impactful experience for everyone involved.
Presenting with Confidence
Silvina Mascitti
Spain
This lesson plan is suitable for Business English lessons. Students will share their own experiences and feelings when making presentations at work. Also, they will learn six tips to look more confident in a presentation regarding body language and develop listening skills while watching a video. By the end of the lesson, students will put into practice those six tips by giving a short presentation about a topic they are familiar with.
By using this material, teachers will learn how to sequence a lesson plan and improve their materials writing skills as well as engage in discussion with their students in class.
A Universe in a Phrase’ – Aphorism and Quotation: the Run-of-the-mill and Off-the-wall Applications in Class
Nataliya Dyachuk
Ukraine
Embrace wisdom and inspiration that will last a lifetime through the power of aphorisms and quotations in language teaching. By singling out and discussing the ways of effective use of the imaginative and laconic aphorisms, maxims, proverbs, taglines and catch phrases we shall reconsider them as the proper authentic material for the creation of activities to master grammar, lexis, syntax, punctuation, conversational skills, writing and formation of cross-cultural competence of our learners.
Creating Brave Spaces
for ESL students
Olena Tanchyk
Ukraine
Creating immersive ESL classes for students suffering from the war is an essential process. This presentation discusses approaches to teaching English in a war context and outlines the steps of organizing an online learning environment for students who fled the war zone (Mariupol, Ukraine case).
Pronunciation: The heart of global communication
Patricia Arbona
Argentina
The rise of English as an international language has closely linked speaking and listening. English as a lingua franca requires an integrative approach, which places sounds in contextualized settings and focuses on productive and receptive skills. For this reason, it is essential to redirect our teaching aims and prepare our students to become successful global communicators.
Permission to make mistakes: helping your students embrace imperfection
Nataliya Vizir
Ukraine
Mistakes undermine students' confidence. They are marked in red, corrected and steal points from your test score. Nobody likes them. Now let's imagine a different learning and teaching world, where all students and teachers love and cherish mistakes. A world, where mistakes are praised and seen as sing posts of future development, where we are not expected to stop making mistakes, but to learn lessons from them. How can this mindshift improve learning?.
Modern Lesson in Ancient History
Olga Zhdan
Ukraine
I will walk you through all the steps of this interactive and integrated lesson. You will explore a unique and non-traditional perspective on Ukrainian history. You will discover the hidden side of one of Ukraine's most prominent figures, who started a business that created a world-famous word that's now in modern dictionaries. Get ready for an exciting journey of discovery and exploration!
Digital Tools - an Efficient Teaching Aid
Nino Kvantaliani
Georgia
In this presentation, I will be sharing a few activity ideas incorporating some easy-to-use digital tools. I will highlight the scope the activities provide enabling teachers to easily adapt the activities to serve various purposes be it practice, creative practice, and production on a number of vocabulary and grammar points. The potential of the activities to be used as warmers or fillers will also be demonstrated
Investigations for the Classroom
Keith Kelly
Bulgaria
This presentation will show a number of tried and tested cross-curricular investigations from a range of subject areas. Participants will also see examples of some of the products of these investigations and will be given a template for designing and carrying out their own classroom investigations with learners in their own classrooms.
On-the-spot error correction: yay or nay?
Kristina Goncharenko
Ukraine
Join us for an exciting presentation that dives into the controversial topic of on-the-spot error correction. We'll explore the benefits and drawbacks of this approach, including its impact on learner motivation and confidence. Plus, you'll get hands-on experience with different correction methods to help you shake up your teaching style.
Verbal Contracting:
The art of introducing language coaching
Carrie McKinnon
the USA
By using this powerful tool, teachers can establish clear goals and expectations, build trust and rapport with their students, and create a more collaborative and personalized learning experience. We will explore the benefits of verbal contracting and provide practical examples of how to use it in your language teaching practice
Teaching English Through Drama
Susan Hillyard
Argentina (British)
Discover the difference between Drama and Theatre, explore their benefits for teachers and language learners, and learn practical techniques for implementing Drama in the English Language classroom.
Enjoy Doing Tests
Rusudan Tkemaladze
Georgia
Discover the secrets of English testing with my book 'Enjoy Doing Tests' - join me as I guide you through A2+/B1 level tests, and inspire you to create your own tailor-made assessments
Youngism
Tetiana Kyrylenko
Ukraine
Delve into the crucial elements that inspire and empower students, from thought-provoking topics to engaging activities that enrich their knowledge of the world, themselves, and the English language!
Self-directed Learning in PBL
Pinar Sekmen
Turkey
Discuss the critical importance of self-reflection for learners, and learn the essential steps to creating meaningful projects that enhance creativity and critical thinking. Get inspired with real-life examples on our interactive platform
Sophie Scholl
Jamie Keddie
Spain/ the UK
We'll be diving into the world of storytelling in teaching and exploring a powerful story that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. With the lesson plan, worksheet, and ebook for students, you'll have all the tools you need to bring this story to your own classroom. This is more than just a lesson - it's an opportunity to reflect on your own courage and the impact you can have on the world.
Out of the Blue and Yellow:
Reading for Peace
Eugenia Kostenko
Ukraine
Together, we will challenge some stereotypes of boring and irrelevant contexts, and explore the rich variety of topics and texts available to us. Discover how to navigate difficult discussions, create a safe and welcoming atmosphere, and inspire learners with meaningful ideas that resonate both in their own lives and in the wider world!
A Grammar Practice Activity for future time clauses
Nasib Hasanov
Azerbaijan
Experience your students' potential for creativity and grammar mastery with an engaging presentation featuring '5B The Great Diamond Robbery', an exciting communication activity adapted from the Cutting Edge 3rd edition Supplementary materials for Intermediate level
Writing Through Speaking!
Natalia Zachynska
Ukraine
Transform your writing lessons into engaging speaking experiences with a dynamic presentation that puts a direct focus on every stage of the writing process
Sustainability. A Green ELT Activity
Peter Holly
Hungary
Discover practical strategies and valuable resources for reducing our carbon footprint in English Language Teaching with this essential presentation, enabling you to take meaningful action and make a difference in the classroom and beyond
The Importance of a Growth Mindset
Tamar Lolishvili
Georgia
Why a Growth Mindset? Join me to discover how cultivating a love of learning, improving critical thinking skills, fostering resilience, and promoting a positive self-image can lead to success in both academia and life
Grammar Tenses with Heart
Yana Kozachenko
Ukraine
Learn how to focus on meaning and context, and develop an intuitive feel for the appropriate tense, leading to more effective communication and language use.
Some Plesantries
Since there is some time to wait and I am not going to spam with tons of everyday emails, I want you to start getting bonuses:
Each registered participant will get access to our previous marathon which was a huge success: amazing speakers and unforgettable presentations. Do you remember what Keith Kelly shared, or how captivating it was to listen to the topic of taboo in teaching? And let's not forget all the other practical presentations that were offered! I mean, they were all so informative and engaging that I could watch them over and over again!
The link to the recording will be exactly in your confirmation email. Please, make sure you open it. If you have any trouble finding an email, check out your spam box. It happens. And if it does not work, reach out to me at tatarova.lab@gmail.com, and we will find the solution together.
I am sure that together we can do more: it is just so obvious that I believe there is no need to explain why it works.
What you can do so far:
- Spread the word. Share the conference announcements on your social media, in your emails or just during a conversation with your teacher buddy.
- If you have the willingness to fill our bank with your ready-made materials, please do. Contact me and we will discuss it in our private communication.
- Find me on social media and be active. On Facebook - Ever Teach and Learn account, on Instagram - tesol.ua. Whenever you feel you’d like to comment, leave your reaction, share - do not hesitate. It also works.
And please know whatever country you are from - Thank You!
See you at the event.
Photo credits: The photos used on this web page were taken by Yan Dobronosov, a frontline photojournalist from Ukraine. Yan Dobronosov's powerful photographs have captivated audiences around the world, with exhibitions in numerous cities showcasing Ukrainian reality.
I am grateful for his permission to use photos for this registration page.
