Regional group English UK North is holding its annual Academic Conference in Manchester on Saturday 4 October 2014.

The day-long event will open with a short presentation by sponsors Cambridge English Language Assessment followed by key note speaker and Professor of Applied Linguistics, Michael McCarthy, discussing the role of spoken grammar in language teaching.

Participants can then choose from a variety of elective sessions, on topics from Dogme and essay writing to learning habits in a digital age. The day will close with a talk by international consultant, speaker, trainer and author, Adrian Underhill, on spontaneity and unpredictability in teaching.

For the full programme and to book your place, please contact Karen Dickinson.