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Destination Unknown?

Would you set out on a journey with no idea where you were going? Would you start a lesson without knowing what you wanted to achieve? This week our Professional Development focuses on planning with tips, articles, and advice to help you and your students get the most out of your lessons. Take a look in Professional Development. Go to the discussion in the ELT Community. See the newest articles, podcasts and videos.

Online Presentations

Do you teach or are you interested in teaching ESP? If so, join us for our free online presentations on 24th and 25th September. These webinars will cover English for the oil and gas industry, tourism, nursing and banking and will investigate how you structure an ESP course and prepare materials that will help students acquire the English they need to succeed in their chosen field. For more information go to: www.pearsonELT.com/tertiaryplace   View the full list of exclusive presentations on offer for Autumn 2012

Plan the Exam

Planning ahead for exams classes? Preparing students for the new Proficiency Exam? Find out about the exam changes, get expert advice and new resources for the 2013 CPE.

Article of the Month

‘Planning for the lesson, the term and the school year’ By Nick Dawson One of the main roles of a teacher is controlling the use of time in the classroom. The success of a teacher’s work is measured by the learning progress which is made by each individual student in the class. Therefore, planning the use of time for effective learning is one of the teacher’s main management tasks. Read more...

Trembling with Anticipation

So it's back to school time for some of you! Here are some things to get you in the mood. First of all, why not get inspired by some favourite fictional teachers selected by ELTCommunity members. Then get some ideas for your lessons with people's warmer and icebreaker suggestions. There's also a great discussion on whether teachers are born or made. Some articles that might interest you are Challenging Adolescents, a discussion of the transition from childhood to adolescence, and Classroom Management in Secondary Education. As a subscriber to PearsonELT.com you can read about classroom management for primary learners and understanding your learners with classroom research. Good luck with the new school year!

New for you

Penguin Kids   Look no further…

Print out this month's calendar     Check out the colouring activities too! Visit www.pearsonELT.com/penguinkids     Are you looking for a general English course aligned with and totally mapped to the CEFR? All 6 levels of New Total English are now available. Find out more and download samples.

21st Century Learning

Children Learning English as a Foreign Language: 21st Century Students and 21st Century Skills By Roberto Balaguer Prestes ‘It’s a familiar scene — one that takes place all around the world. An adult is having issues with his computer. He tries to resolve them, but after a couple of attempts he decides to call his adolescent son for help...’ Read the full article

Spaces and Places for Teachers

Do you teach primary, teens or older learners? Click on the segment area below to access ideas, techniques and solutions specific to your classroom.

Don't forget, any queries, questions or suggestions please contact us at elt@pearson.com. Wishing you a very happy September! Emma Torjussen E-Marketing Manager Pearson ELT