Category: Seminars/Conferences

Conference date: 18th November 2023

Conference venue: Universitatea Partium (Str. Sulyok István nr 14-16, postal code 410202 ; Oradea, jud. Bihor )

Registration Deadline: 10th November 2023

Conference fee – 180 RON/participant

1. In cash at our office on 10/A Stefan Zweig Street, first floor, Oradea, Bihor.
2. By bank transfer: information is going to be sent via e-mail after filling in the registration form

Requests for invoice must be sent by email to the Organizers, at events@eurolingva.ro before the payment is made.

Refund policy:
All cancellation must be notified by email to the Organizers, at events@eurolingva.ro
• Before 10th November, 2023: 100 % of the registration fee will be refunded
• After 10th November, 2023: no refund
Reimbursement will be processed after the Conference.

Speakers:  more speakers to be announced soon !

Vaughan Elliott

Overview of Talk:  Vaughan has been involved in English examinations for 15 years in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia both as an examiner and examiner trainer and has many years’ experience as a writer of sample exam materials. This talk will look at what it takes for students to ‘make the leap from B2 to C1’. It will be full of practical ideas for teachers to take away and use in class. A brief Q&A will be held at the end of the talk.

Joel Laughren

Overview of Talk: Joel has been involved in English examinations in East Asia for more than 20 years both as an examiner and examiner trainer. Joel will discuss key aspects of the YLE pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers Listening, Reading & Writing and Speaking exams, with practical tips on how to use the practice tests to prepare your students for success in the exams. Participants can send questions during the talk and a selection of these will be answered in a Q&A at the end of the talk.

Roland-Attila Szabó, PhD

AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges for English Teachers
Views on the use of artificial intelligence in education vary widely among teachers, ranging from very positive to highly dystopian. They either embrace, ignore, or downright prohibit AI tools in the classroom. The impact of AI is widespread and unavoidable, but how does that affect English teachers? How can AI tools be integrated into language acquisition classes? What challenges do teachers have to face? Artificial intelligence is just as much an asset as a hindrance or a barrier, depending on the approach, the skills, and the adaptability of the user. My presentation aims to reflect on some of these aspects with the goal of increasing awareness about their implications for English teachers.

Zoltán Rézműves, MA (TEFL)

Can we teach learners to think better?
Developing critical and creative thinking skills in the classroom. Lately, we have been hearing a lot about 21st century skills, soft skills or life competencies – these different terms often referring to the same thing – but is the ability to think critically and to be creative something that we are born with, or is it something that can be developed in language classes? We explore practical techniques, strategies and activity ideas that help us do just that, to help our learners to ’think better

Denis Iucleaevschii & Andrei Baciu

Cambridge Student Experience Ltd is a company full of new talent and ideas dedicated to helping students overcome academic barriers to study abroad. Founded by Andrei Baciu and Denis Iucleaevschii, two young professionals who decided to share their previous experiences and open countless doors for future students, offering them opportunities to broaden their horizons. The basic structure of the Cambridge Student Experience programmes is to inspire students with a new level of confidence, maturity and the ability to navigate new systems and cultures.”

Shakeh Manassian

Introduction to Skills for English: SELT
Skills for English: SELT is a Secure English Language Test being delivered by PSI and aimed at visa applicants coming to the UK. It is a general English language test covering all 6 levels of the CEFR and focuses on the language needs of test takers wanting to live, study and work in an English speaking context. This presentation will explore the tests in some detail and provide information for teachers who are aiming to use these tests either for learning and progression or for test takers preparing to move to the UK.

Eleni Papadopoulo

Eleni was born and raised in New York, USA and currently lives and works in Greece. She has studied business and has worked as a consultant for many years. Simultaneously, she discovered her love for teaching and decided to pursue that field. She is a teacher trainer and has also been teaching English for over 15 years on three continents, in various programs. In this time, she has obtained various certifications in the field and is always eager to learn new things. She is an extrovert, organized individual always willing to share her knowledge with others. She has been a contributor to both Betsis ELT and Global ELT materials.

Conference date: 12th November 2022

Conference venue: Universitatea Partium (Str. Sulyok István nr 14-16, postal code 410202 ; Oradea, jud. Bihor )

Registration Deadline: 4th November 2022

Conference fee – 120 RON/participant

Method of payment:

In cash at our office on 10/A Stefan Zweig Street, first floor, Oradea, Bihor.

By bank transfer
SWIFT Code: BTRL022

Account number: RO74 BTRL RONC RT02 6918 3801 (lei)

Account holder: Asociatia Eurolingva filiala Oradea

Please mention the following payment purpose on the bank transfer order: RO-HU ELT Conference for first name, last name. Bank transfer charges have to be paid by the participant.

Requests for invoice must be sent by email to the Organizers, at  events@eurolingva.ro before 6th November.

Refund policy:
All cancellation must be notified by email to the Organizers, at events@eurolingva.ro
• Before 4th November, 2022: 100 % of the registration fee will be refunded
• After 4th November, 2022: no refund
Reimbursement will be processed after the Conference.

Speakers:

Vaughan Elliott has been the professional support leader for Cambridge Assessment English for 15 years in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. He is in charge of the quality assurance and standardisation of the speaking test market. He is and has been an item writer for upper and lower main suite exams for many years. He is also the head of Cambridge Exams inspections team in Europe and Central Asia. He is thoroughly versed in all aspects of KET/PET exams.

Sarah Ellis is currently working as Senior Manager, Assessment Services Europe for Cambridge University Press and Assessment. She is based in Bologna, Italy.
Sarah is interested in Assessment, Learning & Professional Development and has an extensive background in teaching, teacher training, assessment and exam management. She has trained teachers on CELTA and DELTA courses and is currently is involved in the Cambridge University Press and Assessment teacher support programme which provides information, materials and support for teachers and academic directors. She is particularly interested in supporting teachers in developing digital skills and assessment literacy.

Aniella Giorgiana Busila is a teacher and teacher trainer, and has been a Cambridge English educational consultant since 2009. She has extensive experience of Cambridge English exams and has prepared students and teachers for the full range of Cambridge English qualifications. Aniella has given presentations at a large number of events in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, including seminars, conferences, award ceremonies, and has delivered academic presentations and seminars for teachers, parents and students. She has always been interested in her own professional development so as to continually improve the learning experience of her students and trainers. Aniella holds a Diploma in Foreign Languages as well as Cambridge English TKT and CELTA certifications attesting her teaching skills.

More speakers to be announced soon !