National Geographic Learning ELT Middle East

26/12/2023

Thank you to the Book Trust for this advice on how to encourage your children to read – even if they don’t like it! >> https://bit.ly/3sc48E7


BookTrust

21/12/2023

Help your students explore who they are and who they want to be with our programs, designed to support self-awareness, relationship skills, social awareness and more.

See which of our courses are right for your and explore more resources on our hub >>https://eltngl.com/assets/html/social-emotional-learning/

20/12/2023

Author Tania Pattison suggests ways that you can deal with the motivational challenges of advanced-level learners in this professional development video.

Request your Spark platform trial now to see what other useful topics are covered in the Reflect teacher resources. >> https://bit.ly/3SgGRMc

19/12/2023

WEBINAR REPLAY:
Role playing activities are a great way to build mediation skills in the English classroom! In their October 4 webinar, "Mediation: What Is It and Why Is It Important?", Rachael Gibbon and Delia Kidd presented this challenging scenario from the Voices series and asked attendees: what would your students need to do in this situation?

Here is what some attendees said:
"Delegate responsibilities"
"Deal with different viewpoints"
"Ask for different skills and form groups"

Watch the webinar recording for more mediation activities >> https://bit.ly/3Zewcms

15/12/2023

Have you signed up for our new look Young Learner Newsletter?
Each month you will receive news, classroom support and professional development in your inbox!

December's edition uncovers the 10 most popular tips from 2023 - Don't miss it!

Check out the latest issue and sign up here >> https://bit.ly/3Ix5ZaC

14/12/2023

Unlock your creative potential with Pathways, Third Edition! Pathways Listening & Speaking uses highly visual and impactful content to engage students and build real-world skills. This infographic walks students through the creative process, inspiring them to think outside the box. Consider how you can apply these tips the next time you are brainstorming an idea!

Discover the Pathways series: eltngl.com/pathways

12/12/2023

What are mediation skills? Chances are, you're already practicing them with your English students in class!

In this new post on the In Focus blog, Delia Kidd explains the importance of mediation in today's ELT landscape and offers exciting suggestions for teaching mediation skills, from role playing exercises to group discussions.

Read the blog >> https://bit.ly/413Gt69

11/12/2023

We’d love to visit Lapland and see the Northern Lights this winter! Why not read about a magical place in this lesson from Imagine, Level 6, before asking your students to write a travel brochure for a place of their choice? >> https://bit.ly/3QsxDLe

10/12/2023

Today marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being.

Find out more from the UN >> https://bit.ly/33TeJSc

Discover the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how you can support them >> https://bit.ly/3wE6edr

08/12/2023

on ‘Teaching authentic listening skills’
In this professional development article, Voices author Lewis Lansford explores how listening is widely held to be the most difficult of the four skills for many English learners to master.

Watch >> https://bit.ly/34z0R5S

Bringing the World to the Classroom and the Classroom to Life

06/12/2023

Did you see the from Outcomes Author Andrew Walkley?
He shares on how to improve listening outcomes in the ELT classroom.

here, and see what else is new >> https://bit.ly/47jKuW8

05/12/2023

National Geographic Learning is honoured to be part of the initiatives led by the Ministry of Education of UAE (UAE MOE) for COP28. Thank you to National Geographic Explorer, Andres Ruzo for being part of this fantastic project.

Read the full Blog >> https://bit.ly/3RqOn6d

Find out more and get your school involved >> https://bit.ly/3RrGQnE
Andrés Ruzo

04/12/2023

National Geographic Learning is honoured to be part of the initiatives led by the Ministry of Education of UAE (UAE MOE) for COP28.
Read the full Blog >> https://bit.ly/3RqOn6d
Find out more and get your school involved >> https://bit.ly/3RrGQnE

04/12/2023

Need some extra help getting your students ready for TOEFL and IELTS?

Reflect Author, Christian Lee covers some excellent topics and how the series tackles critical test preparation areas such as high-frequency vocabulary and essential grammar structures.

You will find more videos within the Reflect teacher resources section on our Spark platform. To find out more about Reflect and how Spark can bring your course to life, click here >> https://bit.ly/3SgGRMc

01/12/2023

Our Content-based English programs prepare multilingual learners with the language and literacy skills they need to access the world and achieve academic success in English.

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for exclusive updates on new resources >> https://bit.ly/47e4V70

30/11/2023

Find lots of tips and advice for on the here >> https://bit.ly/3QrGWet


BookTrust

29/11/2023

How can digital tools help you transform your teaching practice and drive student progress? Find out in our final of the fall season! Teacher trainer Alex Warren will walk you through the various benefits of using an online platform in the English classroom and show you how to leverage the power of data-driven insights with a real-life example: our all-in-one, interactive learning platform, Spark!

Reserve your place >> https://bit.ly/40AEplN

27/11/2023

Here, Author Kristin Sherman explains how we can include Social and Emotional Learning within the classroom, and help students develop skills that will allow them to succeed in a diverse world.

Find out more about how Reflect covers ideas which invite students to explore interesting ideas for discussion, enrichment, and fun >> https://bit.ly/3SgGRMc

24/11/2023

Bringing the world to your classroom is now as easy as ABC! Show your curious young learners the world and everything in it, with amazing photos and video and carefully leveled real-world texts featuring over 60 countries. Find out more about Imagine >> https://bit.ly/3hVexM8

22/11/2023

Have you signed up for our new look Young Learner Newsletter?
Each month you will receive news, classroom support and professional development in your inbox!

Check out the latest issue and sign up here >> https://bit.ly/3Ix5ZaC

21/11/2023

Every learner is different and as such it’s important that our classrooms are tailored to their needs and that our learning materials reflect their lives.

Read Emily Bryson’s article and find out how we can make small changes that can have a big impact on your student’s learning experience >> https://www.ngl-emea.com/voices-launch-articles

20/11/2023

Happy !

What better way to improve children's welfare this year than educating them on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals?
Find out more here > https://bit.ly/3wE6edr

17/11/2023

Catch up on this from Outcomes Author Hugh Dellar - Hugh explores what makes good listeners good: knowing language, hearing the language you know, and the ability to automatically match meaning to sounds. Then looking at how we can develop these skills through our choice of input, through micro-listening tasks, and more.

Watch >> https://bit.ly/44h2AWq

16/11/2023

Our next few events are coming up soon. Save the dates and don't miss out!
For more information visit https://www.iatefl.org/events

15/11/2023

Reuse a reading text from your lesson for this cooler.

Why not try all of our activities out in your summer school classroom, or make a note of them for September? >> https://info.cengage.com/July2023ClassroomActivitiesLP

13/11/2023

This short video from Reflect Author, Mari Vargo gives some excellent tips on how you can ease your workload and use writing assessment to motivate students to become stronger writers.

There are plenty of videos within the Reflect teacher resources section on our Spark platform. To find out more about Reflect and how Spark can bring your course to life, click here >> https://bit.ly/3SgGRMc

National Geographic Learning, part of Cengage Learning, provides customers with a portfolio of quality materials for PreK-12, academic, and adult education. It provides instructional solutions for EFL/ESL, reading and writing, science, social studies, and assessment, spanning early childhood through...

10/11/2023

‘Sharing a book with a child is fun! It's a time for closeness, laughing and talking together – and it can also give children a flying start in life and help them become lifelong readers.’
Thanks to BookTrust for the quote

https://eltngl.com/

09/11/2023

Join us as we explore strategies for preparing ELT students to excel in rigorous academic settings! In this webinar, editors Sean Bermingham and Melissa Pang will show you how to use graphic organizers and note-taking techniques to enhance student comprehension and transform the learning experience.

Register now >> https://bit.ly/499BeVS

08/11/2023

You may have missed the live sessions, but you can still catch up on the recordings!

👀 Watch and get lots more information on how our all-in-one platform, Spark can enhance your teaching and learning experience here >> https://bit.ly/3ZICkDF

07/11/2023

Does your school celebrate Odd Socks Day?

This special day is celebrated at the start of Anti-Bullying Week in many schools in the UK, and is designed to show children that being different is not a bad thing, everyone is special and unique. This year Odd Socks Day is on Monday 13th November. Why not celebrate it with your class?

Learn more about Odd Socks Day in this lesson from Imagine, Level 5 >> https://bit.ly/37TpybE

06/11/2023

Join us for a special educator information session to learn more about the Slingshot Challenge, brought to you by our partners at National Geographic Society.

This session is an opportunity for educators to receive an overview of the Slingshot Challenge basics, hear tips from educators who’ve participated in the challenge, and have questions answered. We will also explore practical ways for educators to incorporate the Slingshot Challenge into their English classrooms.

Date: 14 November @ 6 PM UAE time

Register here to save your space : https://bit.ly/47aP4Wq

03/11/2023

Our ‘Crafty’ Young Learner and CBE Product Marketing Manager, Ellen enjoys spending time on different projects, in a range of craft activities. So useful to have stress-busting activities that can be done inside, with the coming change of season – especially in the UK! ⛈☂

Author Emily Bryson has shared her blog post ‘Switching off the overactive mind:
an active drawing mediation!’ on our teacher well-being hub >> https://bit.ly/3h1v57N

02/11/2023

Calling all twitchers! (Birdwatchers) 🐦
Our Head of Strategic and Digital Marketing, Charlotte enjoys bird watching, whatever the weather!

Why not check out Author Katherine Bilsborough’s article 'Teacher well-being: Five lessons from the experts' on our dedicated hub? >> https://bit.ly/3h1v57N

01/11/2023

ISMAUK have produced a range of free resource materials addressing stress management, designed to support your actions to reduce stress, enhance well-being and performance at work, and to help with life generally.

The 11 downloads include stress-busting tips, a stress questionnaire, and top tips for teenagers >> https://bit.ly/499fMR2

01/11/2023

Dogs, and pets in general are such amazing therapy! We even have an internal social channel dedicated to our 4-legged friends! 🐾

Laura, our Tech Support, and Marketing Administrator, just loves walking with her 2 fluffy friends. Especially when they get a chance to visit the beach!

Need some stress-relieving tips? Check out the A-Z of self-care for teachers >> https://bit.ly/3h1v57N

31/10/2023

🥕🥔🍅 Senior academic consultant, Alex has been working in the garden to take some time out. Check out these potatoes, cucumbers, carrots, mangetouts, tomatoes, courgettes, and peppers! Not only good for the soul but great for the food budget!

Check out some useful articles and even a guided meditation on our dedicated teacher wellness hub >> https://bit.ly/3h1v57N

30/10/2023

This we asked the EMEA Marketing team to share what they do to relax and de-stress.
Introducing Sònia, who lives in Spain and makes the most of the beautiful countryside while out trekking.

You can find more well-being support resources on our dedicated hub >> https://bit.ly/3h1v57N

27/10/2023

With Spark, students get a media-rich learning experience and can access all their learning materials, coursework and tests in one place.
Spark brings the world to the classroom and the classroom to life in a whole new way!

Request your demo today >> https://bit.ly/3M9meg8

26/10/2023

NEW on the In Focus blog: Ellen Setterfield shares simple, fun, and impactful activities for Young Learners that connect Social-Emotional Learning and sustainable development education.

Read the blog >> https://bit.ly/48Xvb6K

As we approach the 2030 target date for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we’re seeing increasing focus on these in our classrooms. As Irina Bokova, former Director-General of UNESCO, explains, “Education is at the heart of our efforts both to adapt to change and to tra...

25/10/2023

Have you signed up for our Young Learner Newsletter yet?
Each month, you will find fresh resources and ideas to help you bring the world to your classroom and the classroom to life!
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