How many times have you, as an English practitioner, encountered teaching situations which seemed or eventually became too inflexible to control? How many times have you actually considered the fact that TEFL may, at times, be an arduous activity leaving you problematized and/or devoid of thought as to what to do next? Well, being myself a ‘reflective practitioner’ (Schon, 1983), I know, based on personal teaching experience, that there are always solutions to implement that can bring balance to your teacher-self! The ELT situation I would like to share with you involves an upper-intermediate class which consisted of twelve, Greek,…
Are your students interested in studying abroad? Do they know which the best available English certificate for their career is? Would they like to meet and discuss with the experts? University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations invites your students to an inaugural event with all the answers: “Ready to study or work abroad? Do it with Cambridge English: Advanced!” An opportunity for your students to answer all their questions on English language qualifications for studying in the UK and meet experts from Cambridge ESOL, University College London (UCL), Kingston University Your students will: Find out why Cambridge…
As of 2012, the Hellenic American University exams for Basic Communication Certificate in English (BCCE™) and Advanced Level Certificate in English (ALCE™) will be administered four times a year. The exams schedule for this year is the following: Written Exams dates BCCE™ ALCE™ Fees Registration period Saturday 31 Μarch 2012 BCCE™: 90€ ALCE™: 150€ 31 January - 28 February 2012 Saturday 16 June 2012 TBA TBA Saturday 20 October 2012 TBA TBA

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