Slides from my talk are available in pdf format here.

From language lessons to life lessons
In this session I will be discussing the non-linguistic dimension of learning in the classroom, and considering the many ways in which the English lesson can be an opportunity for students to develop important life skills, which will help them both in the classroom and also in the real world. Using practical examples, I’ll show how the language-learning activities of the lesson can also be exploited to promote grit, resilience, a growth mindset, collaborative and co-operative skills, and also self-awareness. We will also see how we, too can benefit by paying attention to these qualities in our own approach to our lessons, and our attitudes towards our students.