English for the Future Newsletter
| October 2011
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Welcome to the October edition of a monthly newsletter for Moroccan teachers of English. This is designed to be an interactive newsletter, focussed on the needs of Moroccan teachers of English.
We've listened to what you have told us and want to tell you about the news which is important to you. But we need you to share your news as well, so please send any suggestions or contributions to nick.cherkas@britishcouncil.org. We hope you find it useful! |
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1- World Teachers' Day
World Teachers' Day, held annually on 5 October since 1994, commemorates the anniversary of the signing in 1966 of the UNESCO Recommendation Concerning the Status of Teachers. It is an occasion to celebrate the essential role of teachers in providing quality education at all levels: http://www.5oct.org How did you celebrate on 5th October? Let us know! |
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2- British Council Teacher Training Workshops
We aim to carry out training workshops for 2,500 teachers this academic year. By now you may already know when this training is going to happen in your city or area - if you don't, please contact your local supervisor and ask them to contact me - nick.cherkas@britishcouncil.org - to arrange a date for teacher training in your area. Upcoming dates include: Tuesday October 18th: Sidi Slimane "Brilliant activities for large classes" Tuesday October 25th: Kenitra "Brilliant activities for large classes" "Assessment, quizzes, tests and correction" Thursday October 27th: Sidi Kacem "Brilliant activities for large classes" "Assessment, quizzes, tests and correction"
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3- ICT Marrakech Conference
Calling all ICT fans - the 1st annual International ICT conference, organised by the British Council, MATE and IATEFL Learning Technologies SIG, will take place in Marrakech from 8th to 11th February 2012. Please check the IATEFL and MATE websites for more information, including how to apply to present your skills, knowledge and experience at the conference.
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4- 7,000 fans on Facebook!
We're very proud to say that over 7,000 people like the British Council Morocco's facebook page! If you're not a fan yet, find out what you're missing on our page.
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Resources for Teachers | |
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Learn English- Big City, Small World
Do your students like soap operas? Big City, Small World is a monthly online audio soap opera for language learners. In every episode, a group of young people from around the world share their lives over a cup of coffee. Every episode includes a series of online activities for the learners to try as they listen.
In episode 6, the friends discuss whether 4-year-old Joe is a pest or just a sweet little boy!
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en
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Learn English- Big City, Small World
The English Challenge monthly competition helps you improve your English language skills and have fun through the British Council's LearnEnglish website.
Tell your students to check out: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/ar/competition/english-challenge
Each month, three people in Morocco will win one wonderful prize: an iPad2, a laptop or a mobile phone.
Are you:
What are you waiting for? Register now, read our terms and conditions, then start answering October's questions. |
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Contact Us
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More information about some items in this newsletter may only be available in Morocco.
British Council Morocco
11, Av Allal ben Abdellah Rabat
Telephone 05 37 21 81 30
Email
info@britishcouncil.org.ma
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