English UK ELT Conference
Friday 28 February and Saturday 1 March 2025
London | Hilton London Canary Wharf
The English UK ELT Conference is our largest annual gathering of academic English language teaching staff.
If you are an English UK member, please use your member number as the 'promo code' to receive member prices.
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Overview
The English UK ELT Conference is our largest annual gathering of academic English language teaching staff. This conference is for English language teaching professionals looking for professional development, the latest tools and techniques in our sector, and a space to discuss best practice in ELT management and teaching.
On Friday the conference programme is focused on academic management. Saturday concentrates on teaching practice. Book for both days or select the day that best suits your interests and needs.
Michael Rosen returns to the ELT Conference
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We are delighted to have poet and children's author Michael Rosen back for the second year in 2025.
Michael gave the closing talk on the first day of the English UK ELT Conference in 2024, entertaining academic managers in the audience by analysing the grammar of the opening pages of his iconic picture book We're Going on a Bear Hunt and with stories of learning French through rude songs and family holidays.
In 2025, Michael will give the closing talk on day two of the conference, allowing those attending the teaching practice day to hear from him.
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Hear from Sarah Seaman, 'The Muddy Puddle Teacher'
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We are also excited to welcome Sarah Seaman to the ELT Conference for the first time.
Sarah's session will explore innovative learning environments and the transformative journey of fostering inclusivity for neurodivergent learners.
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Sessions and speakers
Friday 28 February: Academic management day
- Defeating systemic bias in English language teaching with Meri Maroutian
- Listening as a manager: going beyond "my door is always open" with Andy Jeffery
- Learning objectives to learning outcomes: tracking progress with purpose with Billie Jago
- Update on Accreditation UK with Liz McLaren
- Managing conflict: prevention, reconciliation and resolution with Thom Jones
- How sharing true stories in reflective spaces can support cross-cultural understanding between staff and students with Lalith Wijedoru
- Different approaches to observations with Ben Butler
- Building inclusive workplaces: retaining and attracting staff in ELT with Ella Tyler
- AI and academic management. Where are we now, where might we be going? with Neil Harris
- Closing keynote - Embracing inclusivity: practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent students in English language schools with Sarah Seaman
Saturday 1 March: teaching practice day
- The Future of English: where next? with Steve Copeland and Mike Solly
- Managing differentiation in the classroom with David Byrne
- Let's talk about it (developing the speaking skill) with Tery Lemains
- Student wellbeing in the classroom: practical strategies for educators with Ruth Hughes
- Speaking without hesitation: movement and character in the classroom with David Bedward
- Making learning meaningful: what are integrated skills and why are they important with Jo Krousso
- Mind the gap: bridging cultures in the classroom with Helen Lunney and Joanna Steiner
- From chaos to calm: tips and strategies for managing classroom behaviour with teens and young learners with Varinder Unlu
- Teaching in transition: adapting to changing learner needs and leveraging EdTech with Beatrice Segura Harvey
- Closing keynote - Poet and children's author Michael Rosen
Registration and prices
Friday 28 February: Academic management day
English UK members: £200
Full price: £290
Saturday 1 March: Teaching practice day
English UK members: £105
Full price: £155
Exhibition stands
English UK members: £1,585 + VAT
Full price: £1,905 + VAT
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If you are an English UK member, please use your member number as the 'promo code' to receive member prices.
Venue
Hilton London Canary Wharf
South Quay Square
Marsh Wall
London E14 9SH
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