National Geographic Learning ELT

Our National Geographic Learning ELT team recently hosted two 2024 National Geographic Learning Day events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which brought together 477 educators from 200 institutions. The events focused on enhancing student engagement and driving meaningful change. Speakers including Author, Kaj Schwermer, Marketing Manager, Julie Hwang, ELT Specialist, Training & Academic, Chi Nguyen, Senior ELT Consultant, Training & Academic, Andrew Duenas, inspired attendees with practical, engaging and action-oriented sessions. Following the National Geographic Learning Day events, our team also participated in VUS TESOL, one of the largest events in the ELT industry in Vietnam that aims to keep educators updated on the latest trends in English Language Teaching (ELT). Over 1,000 researchers, teachers and school admin gathered to share innovative ideas and practices. Loan Nguyen, Senior Marketing Executive, shared “it was a great opportunity to elevate our brand and further empower our customers to experience the world through our National Geographic Learning ELT materials.” #ELT #NGL #globaleducation

Have you subscribed to receive the monthly National Geographic Learning desktop calendar? Bring your workspace to life with captivating calendar images from around the world, delivered straight to your inbox! Here is a sneak peek at the July image... Subscribe to the monthly calendar >> https://bit.ly/4exmSRQ

Are you ready for Impact, Second Edition? Check out this preview of the exciting real-world content and inspiring National Geographic Explorers that will help your teen students explore who they are and who they want to be—all while learning English! Learn more about Impact, Second Edition >> https://bit.ly/3Vhlk5O

National Geographic Learning ELT is proud to work with UNESCO's International Institute for Higher Education on an Introduction to Greening Curriculum for teachers worldwide. The new collaboration will leverage inspirational content, expertise, and a global network to promote initiatives in greening teaching training institutions and curricula in higher education. Learn more about the initiative >> https://bit.ly/3XecGrb

Teaching teen English language learners can be both challenging and rewarding. How can we promote learner autonomy, encourage our teen students to express themselves, and make the English language classroom an exciting place? This blog post by Joan Kang Shin and JoAnn (Jodi) Crandall explains how you can use student choice activities to create an engaging English language learning experience for teens. Read the post >> https://bit.ly/45pFkb1

Our latest #TeachingTip comes from Outcomes, Third Edition! English is a global communication tool, and it can sound different based on many factors. Understanding and embracing the varying accents used in spoken English creates an inclusive classroom that empowers learners to share their thoughts and ideas. Learn more about preparing students for real-world communication with the Outcomes series: eltngl.com/outcomes

Your first language background is something to embrace and be proud of! Have you used any of these tips when building a relationship with someone from a different country or culture? The Voices program helps adult English language learners develop their voice in English and become confident communicators. Find out more >> https://bit.ly/4bjeLWT

Teaching Climate Change Education in your English language classroom might seem challenging, but there are many simple ways you can encourage students to adopt sustainable practices in their lives, schools and communities. Start with these ideas from Lift, our program for multilingual teen learners! Join our upcoming webinar with Harry Waters for more exciting ideas to help your English language learners channel their climate emotions into fun, impactful activities! Register now >> https://bit.ly/4dJKna5

What do you do in a day? Do any of the statistics in this infographic from Pathways, Third Edition surprise you? Click here to learn more about the highly visual, real-world content in the Pathways program >> https://bit.ly/3TAtlSv

These extraordinary young changemakers have been selected as Top Honors Award Recipients for the 2024 Slingshot Challenge! They brainstormed innovative solutions to today's most urgent environmental challenges and shared their ideas through powerful video submissions. We loved partnering with the National Geographic Society to bring this exciting opportunity to English language learners around the world!