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status

teacherphili

2/19/2014 11:27

RT @Marisa_C: If joining us today have a looksee at a previous #ELTchat on BE for new Ts here http://t.co/h91nGwjHpv > See U in 30 mins!

abo89saleh

2/19/2014 11:27

The Golden Prescription To Tame Your English.http://t.co/Qi6UGeXswW#ELTchat #learnenglish #English

bcurrie5

2/19/2014 11:30

Empower Your Students with http://t.co/qK5C1WznLa http://t.co/AgXLumZuAU via @shannonmmiller #eltchat #books

TeacherCast

2/19/2014 11:30

RT @bcurrie5: "Empower Your Students with http://t.co/qK5C1WznLa" http://t.co/AgXLumZuAU via @shannonmmiller #eltchat #books

msjuanta

2/19/2014 11:36

RT @Marisa_C: Poll now closed - we will be talking abt teaching English in corporate world on #ELTchat in abt 60' inviting any #besig membe…

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 11:37

RT @Marisa_C: If joining us today have a looksee at a previous #ELTchat on BE for new Ts here http://t.co/Wm79zyhG3a

TwitLiveEvents

2/19/2014 11:45

February 19, 2014 at 07:00AM Twitter Chat - #eltchat #TwitterChat Visit http://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

teacherphili

2/19/2014 11:50

Experimenting with new Twitter platform... http://t.co/fTfn9vHU5y such as @TwitLiveEvents? #ELTchat

marcizane

2/19/2014 11:54

RT @bcurrie5: "Empower Your Students with http://t.co/qK5C1WznLa" http://t.co/AgXLumZuAU via @shannonmmiller #eltchat #books

TeachLearn68

2/19/2014 11:56

RT @bcurrie5: "Empower Your Students with http://t.co/qK5C1WznLa" http://t.co/AgXLumZuAU via @shannonmmiller #eltchat #books

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:02

It's time! #ELTchat is on - join us to talk about teaching English in the corporate world - roll call? :-) Who is here today?

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:03

I'm here. #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:03

Morning all #eltchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:04

@Marisa_C Hi everyone #ELTchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:04

Hi: ) #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:04

@joannacre @teflgeek @HadaLitim @teacherphili Hi there and welcome !  #ELTchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:05

@teflgeek good afternoon 3pm here #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:05

Good afternoon, Jeddah! @HadaLitim #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:05

I'll be popping in and out, unfortunately. #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:05

We haven't had time to write that blog post yet but introducing @teacherphili  and @HadaLitim as our TWO new assisting moderator!! #ELTchat

r_mahay

2/19/2014 12:05

Hello all #ELTchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:05

@Marisa_C @joannacre @teflgeek @teacherphili Thanks Marisa #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:06

@Marisa_C @HadaLitim Ooh, so it's official now :-D #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:06

@CotterHUE @r_mahay Welcome :-) yes!!! Very official @teacherphili  :-) #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:07

Congrats to new overlords @teacherphili  and @HadaLitim  #ELTchat!

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:07

RT @teflgeek: Congrats to new overlords @teacherphili  and @HadaLitim  #ELTchat!

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:07

@teacherphili good morning Norwich/Norfolk #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:07

Overlord? I don't like that.  Assistant will do.  #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:07

Congrats @teacherphili and @HadaLitim ! #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:07

if new to #ELTchat and need help asks us - me @HadaLitim or @teacherphili - we can confuse you no problem!!! :-D

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:07

#eltchat greetings to the new moderators!

rapple18

2/19/2014 12:08

Am hoping to lend an eye -- and will try to join in :) @Marisa_C #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:08

Here to help AND confuse you :-D #ELTchat  Shall we start?

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:08

@rapple18 great to see you Rachel #eltchat keep talking if u can

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:08

@teflgeek @teacherphili Scary title! But thanks David #eltchat hope I can deliver #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:09

Right!!! Yes! Let\s get this show on the road - person who set topic here by any chance? #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:09

RT @Marisa_C: if new to #ELTchat and need help asks us - me @HadaLitim or @teacherphili - we can confuse you no problem!!! :-D

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:09

it is worth pointing out a similar topic has been covered before on #ELTchat. http://t.co/UJly7MdvLj

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:09

@OUPELTGlobal Thanks #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:10

RT @teacherphili: it is worth pointing out a similar topic has been covered before on #ELTchat. http://t.co/UJly7MdvLj

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:10

Just included that for the transcript/summariser. http://t.co/UJly7MdvLj #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:10

@teacherphili cool #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:11

Who set the topic, I don't know? #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:11

A small but select gathering today - #ELTchat I think from what I see all of us here have excperience of teaching in company lessons? No?

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:11

@teacherphili Thanks for the link very useful and interesting to see how much was already covered back then #ELTchat

cioccas

2/19/2014 12:12

Would love to stay and chat, but it's past my bedtime and it's a school night :-) good luck to new mods #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:12

No explicit company classes, but have taught Business students - mostly at university/preparatory year or pre-sessional courses. #ELTchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:12

#eltchat I had an interesting experience teaching in a carparts manufacturing company in Italy

rapple18

2/19/2014 12:12

BE: altho lots of GE activities work, perhaps its worth thinking about the make-up of a BE class .. ? #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:12

@cioccas stay for a wee bit lesley - be our good luck aussie charm #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:12

@cioccas what are you doing still up?  You know how stimulating this all gets... now go to bed! #ELTchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:13

@cioccas Thanks Lesley, nigh-night and look out for the transcript #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:13

A lot of business classes, a lot of business students. #eltchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:13

@teacherphili me too #ELTchat

paulbaconRivera

2/19/2014 12:13

Another great bloghttp://t.co/uYNy9dZvBe#learnenglish #english #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:14

@CotterHUE I think u also have loads of experience in mats design CHris - #eltchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:14

@paulbaconRivera is that related to our chat on company classes? #ELTchat before we click the link..

cioccas

2/19/2014 12:15

@teacherphili I know, I get really hyped up after an #ELTchat & can't sleep for ages - that's why I'd better leave you to it :-)

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:15

So - what are some of the challenges you have face with in-company classes? #eltchat (i have a fair bit of experience myself )

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:16

#eltchat for one thing, managers often won't attend classes with 'underlings'

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:16

RT @OUPELTGlobal: #eltchat for one thing, managers often won't attend classes with 'underlings' > good one - is it a good idea anyway?

rapple18

2/19/2014 12:17

BE: Typical issue of boss + secretary (and latter’s level of Eng is better); also late-comers + random attendance. #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:17

@OUPELTGlobal i had a pretty gruesome experience with personnel manager pontificating and all class quiet #eltchat tho he was pretty uncool

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:17

@Marisa_C Yes, thats right. A portion of my job is developing materials for business English and training. #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:18

@CotterHUE thanks for getting the hint - we'll need ideas soon in this #eltchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:18

#eltchat It makes it easier if creating classes by level.

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:18

@CotterHUE @Marisa_C So what is the best approach? #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:19

Motivation is always a problem. Mixed-level classes because students werent properly assessed is also a problem. #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:19

@OUPELTGlobal permit me to disagree - to a a degree - our school has found that levels don't matter  so much as topic & positions #ELTchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:19

@Marisa_C #eltchat Yes, I've had that, too. Or people being too afraid to speak in front of the boss.

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:19

RT @OUPELTGlobal: @Marisa_C #eltchat Yes, I've had that, too. Or people being too afraid to speak in front of the boss.> typical!

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:20

Business students also dont want to waste time, so need to see immediate applicability. #eltchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:20

@Marisa_C @OUPELTGlobal probably not-different needs #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:20

@HadaLitim @OUPELTGlobal we NEVER do joint boss staff courses any longer #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:20

By 'approach' are we talking about methodology here? or attitude? or something else? #ELTchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:20

@Marisa_C #eltchat This is actually what we found. It was much better to group students by positions and language needs.

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:21

@Marisa_C @OUPELTGlobal especially role playing in front of the boss #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:21

@joannacre @OUPELTGlobal easier to do mixed level teaching than reconcile the irreconcilable ! #ELTchat

rapple18

2/19/2014 12:21

immediate applicability. #eltchatso how do you / we deal with conflicting needs? @CotterHUE

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:21

@CotterHUE Poor assessment and students unhappy with their job who're forced to attend #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:21

@OUPELTGlobal @Marisa_C IN more hierarchical societies this is often a problem young, fluent interns & embarrassed older bosses #eltchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:22

@Marisa_C @joannacre #eltchat Yes, the company culture rules in this case.

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:22

@OUPELTGlobal @Marisa_C Have offered directors "free" 1-2-1 classes just to get them out the room before #eltchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:22

@Marisa_C @OUPELTGlobal Corporate is only just developing here #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:22

@teflgeek @OUPELTGlobal I think in some cultures possible - e.g. Scandinavian countries - but south oh no #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:23

@teflgeek excellent idea - can be pompous and more #eltchat

Aaron_Becker32

2/19/2014 12:23

RT @bcurrie5: "Empower Your Students with http://t.co/qK5C1WznLa" http://t.co/AgXLumZuAU via @shannonmmiller #eltchat #books

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:23

@HadaLitim @CotterHUE #eltchat Yes, it's better if the choice is theirs and not forced upon them.

rapple18

2/19/2014 12:23

I like this: @joannacre @OUPELTGlobal easier to do mixed level teaching than reconcile the irreconcilable ! #ELTchat :)

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:24

@Marisa_C @teflgeek #eltchat. good point.

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:24

OK - so that's one point covered - looks that most ppl group by position and interests rather than level & gd experiences of that #ELTchat

rapple18

2/19/2014 12:24

Like this too! @teflgeek @OUPELTGlobal @Marisa_C Have offered directors "free" 1-2-1 classes just to get them out the room before #eltchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:24

@teflgeek @Marisa_C #eltchat LOL! good one!

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:24

@thesecretdos has a nice line on mixed ability teaching: http://t.co/WSGxPgNNwQ #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:25

Another challenge is dealing with well-justified absenteeism or working DURING lesson (esp bosses) #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:25

RT @rapple18: Like this too! @teflgeek @OUPELTGlobal @Marisa_C Have offered directors "free" 1-2-1 classes just to get them out the room b…

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:26

@OUPELTGlobal @CotterHUE Here new labour regulations and saudisation has forced many workers back into the classroom #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:26

@Marisa_C or homework.  I don't think any corporate classes have ever done homework for me. #eltchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:26

@Marisa_C #eltchat YES! very challenging especially if it's something that can't be worked into the lesson.

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:27

@teflgeek At all? #eltchat - can we deal with HW later - its a great big area don't want to gloss over it

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:27

@Marisa_C that happens ALOT when teaching online. Loads of emails sent during sessions : (#eltchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:27

@Marisa_C to combat absenteeism, SS have to see what they get from class as more valuable than work #eltchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:28

@teflgeek @Marisa_C haha yeah, the big H word and the "No time" reply #eltchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:28

Assessment needs to be addressed / tailored differently #eltchat

rapple18

2/19/2014 12:28

dealing with well-justified absenteeism #ELTchat @Marisa_C To what extent does a CBook, or well-devised syllabus / materials address this?

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:28

RT @teflgeek: @Marisa_C to combat absenteeism, SS have to see what they get from class as more valuable than work #eltchat > full agreement

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:29

@HadaLitim yes!  Minimal failure rates for marketing purposes! #eltchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:29

@teflgeek @Marisa_C #eltchat Or see it as directly relevant or immediately applicable to work - they can use it straight away

r_mahay

2/19/2014 12:29

RT @teflgeek: @OUPELTGlobal @Marisa_C IN more hierarchical societies this is often a problem young, fluent interns & embarrassed older boss…

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:29

@OUPELTGlobal exactly!  Can be difficult, esp with lower levels! #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:30

So mostly u think it's our responsibility to keep Ss motivated and engaged to avoid this? #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:30

Companies can also use extrinsic motivation, ie Ss pay for course if too many absences, low test scores, etc. #eltchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:30

@teflgeek @HadaLitim #eltchat also the issue that failure could mean job loss. big responsibility

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:31

So deeper needs analysis, different types of assessment, no HW #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:31

Is there any particular methodology applied to these corporate classes or does it depend on situation? #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:32

@teacherphili depends on learner expectations of education experience, but I tend to use more output-feedback #eltchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:32

@OUPELTGlobal @teflgeek Exactly #ELTchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:32

@Marisa_C #eltchat I think it's always a teacher's job to do that. Not always possible, but an aim.

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:32

@HadaLitim I always give homework, but it extends the lesson. Mini-presentations, for example. #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:32

So to increase TASK motivation (apart for pay rise etc) what are some of the best - most successful task types you ues? #ELTchat

kwufbah

2/19/2014 12:32

“@bcurrie5: "Empower Your Students with http://t.co/OVZKwgvG6q" http://t.co/SApXzUYxKb via @shannonmmiller #eltchat #books” @TeacherKRAMS

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:33

@HadaLitim I wouldn't say no HW maybe more sophisticated HW-tangible #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:33

@Marisa_C where ss are playing roles that take them out of their own lives - frees them from work context #eltchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:33

@teacherphili #eltchat good question. task-based learning works well, I've found.

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:33

@CotterHUE Optional HW? #ELTchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:34

@teflgeek @teacherphili that's why u gotta ask them what they expect from the course #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:34

@OUPELTGlobal @teacherphili > yes tasks rather than exercises and little bits of busywork #ELTchat

morianai

2/19/2014 12:34

Welcome to #ELTchat http://t.co/4HrhwFoSBx

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:34

@teflgeek @Marisa_C #eltchat nice one, David. agree

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:34

@joannacre Yes, task-based, work-related #ELTchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:35

@HadaLitim @CotterHUE well for you it ain't optional - now how they see it is a different issue :D #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:35

So can we share some task types and some tech to add to motivation to do HW maybe ? #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:35

@HadaLitim Mandatory HW. But it doesnt take too long, is interesting, challenging. Reading is another ex; easy to do on the train. #eltchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:36

@OUPELTGlobal @Marisa_C or assigned positions in opposition debates e.g. Cats vs Dogs / Tea vs Coffee #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:36

RT @CotterHUE: Mandatory HW. But it doesnt take too long, is interesting, challenging. Reading r ex; easy to do on the train. #eltchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:36

mine always do whatever has to do with email writing+PPT presentations #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:37

@joannacre #eltchat - yes ppt popular - teach them to use prezi too

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:38

Mixing a lot of professional training also keeps Ss motivated. Moves class beyond only English. #eltchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:38

@joannacre I try to integrate their own work into the HW. Reports, emails, presentations, telephone conversation practice #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:38

Who has used large scale case study work with interm+ (more or less) ss #ELTchat

r_mahay

2/19/2014 12:38

RT @OUPELTGlobal: @teacherphili #eltchat good question. task-based learning works well, I've found.

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:39

@joannacre @Marisa_C What do we think of Prezi with business/company classes? Better than Powerpoint or more involved? #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:39

I mean role simulations as originally created and intended in management courses (not EFL) but adopted by ELT #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:39

RT @Marisa_C: Who has used large scale case study work with interm+ (more or less) ss #ELTchat V. Often

jankenb2

2/19/2014 12:39

@HadaLitim I don't know if you have to eliminate HW. You can assign a reflection activity on any daily work done in context of job.#eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:40

@CotterHUE any links to such material Chris as an example of what we mean? #ELTchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:40

@HadaLitim yeap. I send them interesting articles too and say read it during your coffee break and then we can talk a bit about it #ELTchat

OUPELTGlobal

2/19/2014 12:41

@teacherphili #eltchat Sorry, must dash. Have enjoyed the discussion! Thanks all

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:41

My stds love Pecha Kucha http://t.co/u9CHSs6RQl #eltchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:41

@jankenb2 @HadaLitim I sometimes do the HW in class, with them! #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:41

@HadaLitim is that because it is short (ie less than 10 mins)? #ELTchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:42

@jankenb2 yes Jenny, I noticed that if the HW isn't integrated to their personal job tasks, very few completed it #eltchat

jankenb2

2/19/2014 12:43

@teacherphili @joannacre @Marisa_C Prezi is a very challenging tech tool. Unless presenter has practiced w/it I advise imprving ppt.#eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:43

RT @HadaLitim: My stds love Pecha Kucha http://t.co/vuDRTiqCUK #eltchat > great for improving fluency - sustained talk - YES!

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:43

MT @joannacre "I send them interesting articles too ... read it during your coffee break .. we can talk a bit about it" #ELTchat > good idea

Ashowski

2/19/2014 12:43

@ELTchat I'm a bit lost - what exactly is today's topic? #eltchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:44

@teacherphili Yes, 6mins40sec, but more because it's somethng new, and the timing challenges them + it helps thm be more productive #eltchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:44

@Ashowski #ELTchat > Teaching English in the corporate world.  Which is best activities that work with in-company classes

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:45

@jankenb2 #eltchat sure but execs mostly love this - new flashy tool for their presos (re prezi)

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:45

@jankenb2  PPTs can get repetitive after a while, though, can't they? Mind you, Prezi can be style over content!! #ELTchat

jankenb2

2/19/2014 12:45

@Ashowski @ELTchat I believe it is Business Place  ELT instruction… #eltchat Please correct me here friends… #ELTchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:45

@Marisa_C Yes, that and all the other pros. I love it too #eltchat

r_mahay

2/19/2014 12:46

#ELTchat Hey I lost track...internet disconnection.

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:46

@teacherphili tell them to read this-mine loved it http://t.co/jmItg06Bn7  : ) #ELTchat

rapple18

2/19/2014 12:46

MT: strongly agree for less motivated sts: @HadaLitim @jankenb2 @jankenb2 "HW must be integrated into their personal job tasks" #eltchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:46

@teacherphili @jankenb2  not to mention the motion sickness issues - last thing you want in the boardroom! #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:47

@teflgeek lol - marketeers LOVE it! #eltchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:48

@joannacre @joannacre not able to open. will have to access via a proxy ;-) #ELTchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:48

@teacherphili :( it was about nap pods at work #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:49

@jankenb2 I think if u believe this best stick with ppt - cos what T don't like usually dont' work well :-) #eltchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:49

Can we touch on coursebooks vs self-made material #eltchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:49

Worth remebering that a corporate class NOT necessarily a business english class #eltchat

Nouella89

2/19/2014 12:49

#eltchat Are Ss actually learning English or are they just playing with technology?

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:49

@tanagoria no idea what that is. care to explain? #powtoon  #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:50

@teflgeek good to have a distinction here #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:50

most corporate classes in  Portugal tend to be General English not BE #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:51

RT @Nouella89: #eltchat Are Ss actually learning English or are they just playing with technology?> good question - dont they use at work?

jankenb2

2/19/2014 12:51

@Marisa_C content and message over wrapping paper I say ;-) #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:51

@teflgeek and are they big classes, medium sized or 1-2-1s? In your experience? #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:51

@Nouella89 both.  #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:52

@teflgeek this is what i can see locally - untrained Ts using a BE coursebook - not much to commend here #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:53

@teacherphili In Portugal?  Well we impose class sizes and level streaming, so prob between 6 - 15 or so (and 1-2-1s) #eltchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:53

@tanagoria Did you mean this, Tatyana? http://t.co/GnNcspIkHm #ELTchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:53

@Marisa_C @teflgeek Exactly Marisa #eltchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:53

@teflgeek Beginners need general English, but intermediates and up can / should do BE. #eltchat

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:53

@teacherphili @teflgeek  had "missing sts" during group sessions-I prefer one to one-more specialized and focused #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:53

@CotterHUE why?  Only if they need it or want it, surely? #eltchat

msjuanta

2/19/2014 12:53

RT @BrunoELT: Webinar: Which English? http://t.co/qSHmotdqi5 #elt #eltchat

analiakandel

2/19/2014 12:54

Classroom Poster: Why Learning a New Language Rocks! http://t.co/VKqH1Dwvai via @WeAreTeachers #edchat #eltchat #efl #esl #tefl #eltchatuk

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:54

@Nouella89 if playing with tech at least shows some motivation - if they don't like the tech they will reject it #ELTchat -

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:54

@teflgeek and I take it you don't need specific business vocab. beyond general words? You don't need to be expert in business.. #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:54

@Marisa_C am tutoring an online BE teacher training course this saturday! #ELTChat

MadameMoodle

2/19/2014 12:55

RT @Marisa_C: So - what are some of the challenges you have face with in-company classes? #eltchat (i have a fair bit of experience myself )

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:55

@joannacre @teflgeek where's the better money? in 1-2-1s? or bigger classes? #justasking #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:56

@teacherphili most clients (here) tend to be specialist and v comftble with their vocab.  They need the structures around it. #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:56

@teflgeek great best of luck - did our BE input on the delta last weekend :-) #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:56

@Marisa_C feels like we only just got started, but the hour mark is approaching... #ELTchat

HadaLitim

2/19/2014 12:56

So sorry everyone, got an IELTS class in just 4 mins - got to leave you. Thank you for this yet again most useful chat. Bye #eltchat buddies

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:57

@teflgeek @Marisa_C where? #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:57

@teacherphili @joannacre @teflgeek better money is in working with companies that can charge a lot and pay the T well #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 12:57

Time to wrap up this little chat, methinks. #ELTchat

CotterHUE

2/19/2014 12:58

RT @Marisa_C: @teflgeek great best of luck - did our BE input on the delta last weekend :-) #ELTchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 12:58

@joannacre @Marisa_C not to promote within #eltchat but here: http://t.co/VrNXpareCo

joannacre

2/19/2014 12:58

@Marisa_C @teacherphili @teflgeek and u don't have to look for sts/. they come to you #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 12:59

@jankenb2 absolutely don't forget the [pedagogy - this time not enough to cover all we had to say methinks but great #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 13:00

@Marisa_C One hour gone. Are you going to make the usual call for a summariser for today's #ELTchat or should I?

SueAnnan

2/19/2014 13:01

Hi everyone. Just come out of class:-) #eltchat

teflgeek

2/19/2014 13:01

@Marisa_C @teacherphili @joannacre but make sure you have your invoicing protocols agreed in advance! #stillwaitingtobepaid #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:01

Summary volunteer pls? @joannacre ? Can we baptize u as a summary writer? #ELTchat

jankenb2

2/19/2014 13:01

#eltchat  Good morning from Austin Texas everyone. See you next week. J

teacherphili

2/19/2014 13:01

Let's have a new summary writer... let's... :-) #ELTchat volunteering is great for the soul ;-)

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:02

RT @teacherphili: Let's have a new summary writer... let's... :-) #ELTchat volunteering is great for the soul ;-)> and for your blog too!

joannacre

2/19/2014 13:02

@Marisa_C sure a summary of what ppl said right? #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:03

@joannacre yes - will post transcript of #ELTchat here and give you - tweet u the link

teacherphili

2/19/2014 13:03

OK. Just downloaded Janetter to my iPod thanks to @teflgeek @cioccas #ELTchat

teacherphili

2/19/2014 13:03

Bye everyone! #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:05

@joannacre will be doing the summary - great!! #ELTchat will get transcript in a wee while

teflgeek

2/19/2014 13:05

Bye all. #eltchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:06

Thank you all for joining and to @HadaLitim and @teacherphili for being great mods today :-) #ELTchat  see u all next week with fresh topics

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:07

@analiakandel #ELTchat :-)

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:09

@analiakandel wednesdays at 12 p.m. or 21 p.m. GMT we hold an #ELtchat - please avoid using hashtag for one hour

rapple18

2/19/2014 13:11

Thanks to you all! #ELTchat

tarveenw

2/19/2014 13:16

@Marisa_C I missed it, just come out of class, joined twitter JUST to take part in #eltchat:'(

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:22

@tarveenw Awwww... so sorry :-( #ELTchat

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:22

Forgot to mention this post by @SerraRoseli  http://t.co/XRFj1vBg9O on teaching spoken discourse to BE Ss #ELTchat - want it in transcript

Marisa_C

2/19/2014 13:25

one more post on discourse in BE from my blog http://t.co/HyJ63YcCyA on politeness principles #ELTchat

SerraRoseli

2/19/2014 13:30

RT @Marisa_C: Forgot to mention this post by @SerraRoseli  http://t.co/XRFj1vBg9O on teaching spoken discourse to BE Ss #ELTchat - want it …