International House Bucharest and Cambridge University Press & Assessment have the pleasure of inviting current or aspiring teachers of English as a foreign language to attend this online event dedicated to discovering the benefits of holding a CELTA qualification.

Conference program:

6.00 pm

Welcome!

6.05 pm – 6.35 pm

CELTA – The Gold Standard Teaching Qualification (Speaker: Aniella Giorgiana Busila)

CELTA (the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) started life in the 1960s. Although it has been revised and formalised since then, its essential principles, content and course components remain largely unchanged. This session will explain how CELTA maintains its relevance as a teaching qualification in the 21^st century and give an overview of the course structure and content. Professional Development for teachers is very important and whether you’re a new teacher looking for their first teaching job, or you want to prove to employers that you have the teaching skills with a recognised certificate, CELTA is the gold standard qualification

6.35pm – 7.25pm

Bringing language to life: using authentic materials in the EFL classroom (Speaker: Teodora Manole)

Authentic materials, such as newspapers, podcasts, videos, and social media posts, provide learners with real-world language use and cultural insights. In this session, we will explore the benefits of incorporating authentic materials into language lessons, strategies for selecting and adapting materials to suit learners' needs, and practical ideas for designing engaging activities that promote language learning in meaningful contexts. Whether you're a seasoned English language teacher or new to the field, this session will equip you with valuable tools and techniques to enhance the authenticity and relevance of your teaching, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment for your students.

7.25pm – 7.45pm

Become your best teaching self with IH Bucharest!

Learn about the best opportunities to move your teaching career forward: teacher qualifications, recruitment opportunities and first-hand accounts from previous candidates.

7.45pm-8pm

Q&A panel

Meet Our Exceptional Tutors

Aniella Giorgiana Busila – Educational Consultant, Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Aniella is a teacher and a teacher trainer and has been a Cambridge 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 for teachers, parents and students. She has always been interested in her own professional development to continually improve her students and trainees’ learning experience. Aniella holds a degree in foreign languages and Cambridge English TKT, CELT-P, CELT-S, and CELTA teaching qualifications.

Teodora Manole – Head of Teacher Training, IH Bucharest

Teodora has been working for IH Bucharest since 2010. She has a wide range of experience in teaching and training, having taught a variety of courses, focused on everything from Business English to exam preparation and YL groups. As Head of Teacher Training, she contributes to designing and implementing IH Bucharest’s INSETT programme, as well as overseeing our events for external teachers, such as the Coffee @ IH series. Teodora is also one of our CELTA and IHCYLT Main Course Tutors, which means you have a high chance of meeting her if you apply for one of out teaching qualification courses. 😊

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