Thanks to those teachers who took part in the recent OUP professional development days in Riga and Ventspils, as well as those who attended the LATGALE ELT conference in Daugavpils.

My first session was ‘Exam skills and topics – what teens need’. We looked at a variety of techniques that can boost students’ confidence and motivation to prepare – from unexpected visitors to grandmothers. I promised you a handout, didn’t I?

Then we had ‘Grammar in the spotlight’ – looking at the practicalities of making grammar lessons work with younger learners. There is a handout for this session, too.

If you’re not in Latvia, then make sure you go there some time. Take a camera.