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Using Technology in English Language Teaching - This playlist called features twelve full-length professional development sessions from the American English Live Teacher Development series.

Topics include tips and tools to motivate students for online learning, using open educational resources, digital storytelling, using social media in writing, and more. https://bit.ly/TechInELT

Looking for some useful technology resources and strategies for English language teaching? This playlist called "Utilizing Technology in English Language Teaching" features twelve full-length professional development sessions from the American English Live Teacher Development series.

Topics include tips and tools to motivate students for online learning, using open educational resources, digital storytelling, using social media in writing, and more.

These sessions can help you meaningfully engage with your students in online learning contexts. https://bit.ly/TechInELT

Have you tried any of the tools or techniques featured in this playlist? Which ones would you like to try?
https://bit.ly/TechInELT

Labor Day.

🌟 Labor Day in the US honors the contributions and achievements of American workers and marks the unofficial end of summer. 🇺🇸🌞
How do you incorporate discussions about global holidays and cultural events into your English lessons? Share your ideas and strategies with us! 💬👇

American English Live Series 21—six free professional development webinars for English language teachers around the world—begins on September 11, 2024. Together, we’ll explore the themes of (1) Academic Skills for Success and (2) Assessment.

American English Live Series 21—six free professional development webinars for English language teachers around the world—begins on September 11, 2024. Together, we’ll explore the themes of (1) Academic Skills for Success and (2) Assessment.

Series 21 events take place every other Wednesday from September 11th to November 20th at 8 am and 1 pm Eastern Time/Washington, DC. To participate, visit the American English for Educators at those times on the event dates. Confirm your local broadcast times: bit.ly/ChecktheTime

Registration isn't required, but if you'd like to receive Series 21 updates and reminders, please complete this online form: https://forms.office.com/r/H1ifw9HWEe

To learn about opportunities to connect with other participants and a chance to earn an e-certificate when you attend 4 out of 6 sessions, contact your Regional English Language Office or local U.S. Embassy: https://americanenglish.state.gov/support-near-you-regional-english-language-officer-relo

Live Series 21 will begin in 3 weeks.

✏️ 🗓️ You don’t want to miss these engaging, free professional development opportunities! Registration isn’t required, but if you’d like to receive Series 21 updates and reminders, please complete this online form: https://forms.office.com/r/H1ifw9HWEe

Live Series 21 will begin in 3 weeks—have you marked your calendars?

✏️ 🗓️ You don’t want to miss these engaging, free professional development opportunities! Check out the American English Webinar Resource Center for more information: http://americanenglishwebinars.com/. ✏️ 🗓️

Registration isn’t required, but if you’d like to receive Series 21 updates and reminders, please complete this online form: https://forms.office.com/r/H1ifw9HWEe

Hello teachers!
If you attended the RELO Andes webinar "Workin on Writing: From planning to executing and evaluating" today, August 15th, and you would like to attend a post webinar discussion to go more in depth about this topic, you are invited to join English Language Specialist, Janine Matts, at 3:00 pm via this Zoom link.
Enjoy!!

Topic: Post-Webinar Discussion - Writing
Time: Aug 15, 2024 03:00 PM America/Guayaquil

https://cedia.zoom.us/j/84201322717

Meeting ID: 842 0132 2717

Hello teachers! It is RELO Andes webinar week!
Join English Language Specialist, Janine Matts, who will be presenting: “Working on Writing: From planning to executing to evaluating”.
Janine will discuss with teachers the skill of Writing. She will look at the planning process, developing a text, peer review, and writing rubrics.
Join her this August 15th at 2.00pm Peru time!
Don’t miss it!
See you there!

The RELO Andes Team has been making remarkable contributions at PeruTESOL 2024 Annual Convention! We have enjoyed leading presentations that have covered a wide range of topics, from the future of TESOL, Peer observation, Leadership in ELT, Writing for the FORUM magazine, Communities of practice, to RELO free resources and Teaching English to Young Learners. Teachers from the COARs (High performance Schools) sponsored by our office and mentored by English Language Fellow Daniel Walsh also presented for an enthusiastic audience that returned to a face-to-face convention after the pandemic.

RELO Andes, supporting English teachers in Peru and in the region!!

RELO Andes trained MINEDU English teachers from Callao on TESOL methodologies and shared professional development opportunities and classroom resources on July 19th, 2024. RELO Sandra Story and English Language Specialist Joe McVeigh were welcomed by enthusiastic teachers and educational authorities from Callao. Thanks DRE Callao!

Hello teachers!

If you attended the RELO Andes webinar "The Power of Reading in Acquisition: Resources and Activities for EFL Teachers and Students" today, July 18th, and you would like to attend a post webinar discussion to go more in depth about this topic, you are invited to join English Language Specialist, Janine Matts, at 3:00 pm via this Zoom link.
Enjoy!!
https://cedia.zoom.us/j/85835235107
Meeting ID: 858 3523 5107

Hello teachers! It is RELO Andes webinar week!

Join English Language Specialist, Janine Matts, who will be presenting: The Power of Reading in Acquisition: Resources and Activities for EFL Teachers and Students, in our webinar session this July 18th at 2.00pm Peru time.
Janine will discuss with teachers the way reading contributes to acquisition and free open resources available to teachers who will also look at how to work with reading as a skill, including designing activities and evaluating students.

Don’t miss it!

See you July 18th at 2.00pm Peru time!

Enroll now in the Creating and Implementing Online Courses MOOC! This course is self-paced, and enrollment closes on September 23.

👉 Visit the OPEN website to learn more and register: https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC

Enroll now in our Creating and Implementing Online Courses MOOC! You will learn best practices and tools for creating and implementing online courses for your students.💻This course is self-paced, and enrollment closes on September 23.

👉 Visit the OPEN website to learn more and register: https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC

The latest issue of English Teaching Forum (Volume 62, Number 2) is now available for reading and downloading on the American English website:
https://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/english-teaching-forum-2024-volume-62-number-2

The latest issue of English Teaching Forum (Volume 62, Number 2) is now available for reading and downloading on the American English website:

🔗 https://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/english-teaching-forum-2024-volume-62-number-2

Among the topics in this long-awaited issue:

➡️ Suggestions and resources for planning and conducting a successful English Camp
➡️ Using pop songs productively with young adults—for language practice and much more
➡️ Turning Forum’s “Lighter Side” puzzles into versatile teaching tools
➡️ Giving students question-and-answer practice with light-hearted interviews that have serious benefits
➡️ Creating customized “vocabulary wheels” for fun, interactive language practice
➡️ A “Lighter Side” puzzle about AI—with a twist

Authors in this issue are from (or are currently working in) the United States, Belarus, Argentina, Canada, and Cameroon.

Happy Teachers' day to all teachers in Peru!

Thanks for all your hard work and for making this world a better one.

Greetings from RELO Andes!

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇲 🎇

🎉Happy Independence Day to our American English teachers and learners!
🎆 How do you incorporate discussions about freedom and independence into your English language lessons? Share your creative teaching ideas with us! 📚✨

Serena Williams.

Serena Williams isn't just a tennis player; she's a force of nature, epitomizing resilience, determination, and excellence in every aspect of her life. Her trailblazing career and unwavering advocacy for gender equality and racial justice have made her an icon, inspiring millions worldwide.

💬 In what ways do you think Serena Williams' advocacy for gender equality and racial justice has impacted the world of sports and beyond?

Billie Jean King.

Billie Jean King, a trailblazing tennis champion and advocate for gender equality, understands the profound impact of sports beyond the playing field. Her belief in the transformative power of sports echoes the sentiment that athletics have the potential to inspire positive change and instill hope in communities worldwide.

💬 How do you envision sports contributing to positive change and providing hope in our world today?

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Don't miss this article about women and sports in diplomacy!

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Friendship

👥 🤝 ❤️ 🫂 🌟 🎉 🤗 🥰 🎈

How can you support your students as they learn how to make friends and cultivate strong relationships with their peers?

Forgiveness

💗 🕊️ 🙏 ☮️ 💖 😌 🤝 🌱

Forgiveness is a powerful tool for building positive relationships. How do you encourage forgiveness among your students?

Hi, teachers!

Did you participate in the RELO Andes webinar today? Join English language Specialist, Janine Matts right after the webinar session, at 3.00pm, for a deeper discussion about this webinar topic, we will discuss how to create output activities for our students that are conducive to acquisition and allow our students to develop communicative competence in English.

See you June, 20th at 2.00pm Peru time.

Use this Zoom link below:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://cedia.zoom.us/j/87916399752

Meeting ID: 879 1639 9752

Happy Juneteenth to all!
Today, we commemorate the historic Juneteenth, celebrating freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equality. As we reflect on this significant day in American history, let's incorporate discussions about Juneteenth into our English language teaching. From exploring its origins and importance in literature to discussing its relevance in contemporary society, let's empower our students to learn about and honor this momentous occasion.

💡 How can we use Juneteenth as an opportunity to promote discussions about freedom, justice, and the ongoing pursuit of equality in our English language classrooms?

What is fake news?

FAKE ❌NEWS means any false or misleading information created to deceive the public for political, financial, or sensationalistic purposes. It spreads rapidly via online platforms and can shape public opinion, influence politics, or cause harm to individuals or communities.

🤔 Did you know fake news can fall under 1 of 3 categories? Check them out here!

Hello teachers! It is RELO Andes webinar week!

Join English Language Specialist, Janine Matts, who will be presenting: Beyong filling in blanks: Creating output activities that promote communication in the classroom, in our webinar session this June 20th at 2.00pm Peru time.

SLA theory tells us that simple fill-in-the blank exercises don't promote acquisition. So what's the alternative? In this webinar, we will discuss how to create output activities for our students that are conducive to acquisition and allow our students to develop communicative competence in English.

Don’t miss it!

See you June 20th at 2.00pm Peru time!