Grade Teacher Training

2022-07-20 15:00:00 ​​ Teachers, our next free webinar on 'Managing pupils' language learning' is on 27 July!

We all know the feeling — some days, you’re unstoppable. Everything you do just seems to work somehow, and it feels like you can’t do any wrong. Unfortunately, this isn’t every day that we teach, and some days it’s quite the opposite. Some days, the lesson, for some reason, just isn’t as successful as you would like. Moreover, an important part of teacher education and development (and a key feature of both the CELTA and Delta courses) is self-reflection and the ability to deconstruct your lesson effectively. Having observed hundreds of teachers in a variety of contexts, I’ve found that there are certain things which, more often than not, prevent even skilled teachers from being as successful in the classroom as they can be. In this practical session, participants will examine a few case studies of real lessons which didn’t fully meet their aims in order to develop a better understanding of key teaching concepts, and will leave with a framework for self-reflection to help them more accurately look back on their own teaching so that they can grow even more than they already are.

Wednesday, 27 July

16.00 – 17.00 (Kyiv time)

Prior registration required

Key takeaways:

discuss classroom management styles
outline ways of establishing a good rapport with learners
look at the benefits of groupwork and variety of activities to put learners in pairs and groups
form a picture of a happy teacher

Speaker: Yuliia Pronina - Teacher: Young Learners, General English, TKT trainer Open / Comment

2022-06-21 16:00:01 ​​Teachers, we are delighted to be inviting you to take part in our free webinar 'Developing students’ self-assessment skills in CAE preparation' this Wednesday

Wednesday, 22 June 2022
16.00 – 17.00 (Kyiv time)
Prior registration required

Whether you are teaching exam classes or only planning to, this webinar will provide you with invaluable tips on increasing students’ independence, thereby making their preparation process more effective. We will cover various techniques aimed to develop students’ analytical and assessment skills as well as their self-awareness. Such techniques will not only reduce their reliance on the teacher, enable them to prepare more autonomously and retain the knowledge, but also boost their morale before taking the exam. Although the webinar will mostly focus on CAE, the teaching strategies given there will not be limited to one exam.

Speaker: Olha Lavrentieva (CAE, CPE, CELTA, IELTS, Train the Trainer)
Olga has a degree in English philology, and she has been teaching English since her first year at university. After graduation, she obtained further qualifications in teaching and training. Olga has taught General English for levels A1-C1, and she is also experienced in teaching English for specific purposes, such as preparation for Cambridge CAE. Open / Comment

2022-06-20 15:26:18 We are looking for an awesome teacher to join Grade Team
If you think you are the one, leap at the opportunity to work with us and have the world at your feet!

Send us your CV to hr@grade.ua if you have:
experience in teaching English
a degree in teaching is a big advantage, but not a must
any teaching certificates like CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL, TKT will be a great plus!

We offer:
competitive salary
flexible working schedule
friendly atmosphere

Join us and become a Great Grade Teacher Open / Comment

2022-06-17 16:00:01 ​​ In summer, days are longer. Does this mean that now you will have more time for improving your English communication skills?

Our new courses start in June:


B2 Upper-Intermediate:
Tuesday, Thursday
20:10—21:40
Saturday
16:00 — 17:30
Start: 30 June


B2 Upper-Intermediate:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
18:30—20:00
Start: 6 July

C1 Advanced:
Tuesday, Thursday
11:30—13:45
Start: 5 July

C1 Advanced:
Tuesday, Thursday
20:10—21:40
Saturday
11:45—13:15
Start: 30 June


C1 Advanced:
Tuesday, Thursday
09:00—11:15
Start: 5 July

The course is perfect for those who are good at grammar, writing and reading in English, and want to improve their communication skills.

Join in, overcome the language barrier, and improve your vocabulary this summer. Open / Comment

2022-06-16 10:45:17 Grade Teacher Training pinned «​​Teachers, are you or your students getting ready for CAE? Join our free webinar 'Developing students’ self-assessment skills in CAE preparation' on 22 June 2022 Whether you are teaching exam classes or only planning to, this webinar will provide you…» Open / Comment

2022-06-16 10:45:16 ​​Teachers, are you or your students getting ready for CAE? Join our free webinar 'Developing students’ self-assessment skills in CAE preparation' on 22 June 2022

Whether you are teaching exam classes or only planning to, this webinar will provide you with invaluable tips on increasing students’ independence, thereby making their preparation process more effective. We will cover various techniques aimed to develop students’ analytical and assessment skills as well as their self-awareness. Such techniques will not only reduce their reliance on the teacher, enable them to prepare more autonomously and retain the knowledge, but also boost their morale before taking the exam. Although the webinar will mostly focus on CAE, the teaching strategies given there will not be limited to one exam.

Speaker: Olha Lavrentieva (CAE, CPE, CELTA, IELTS, Train the Trainer)
Olga has a degree in English philology, and she has been teaching English since her first year at university. After graduation, she obtained further qualifications in teaching and training. Olga has taught General English for levels A1-C1, and she is also experienced in teaching English for specific purposes, such as preparation for Cambridge CAE.

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

16.00 – 17.00 (Kyiv time)

Prior registration required

The event is free of charge Open / Comment

2022-06-15 17:00:02 ​ Learning English by watching cartoons is good not only for children but also for adults. This method will expand your vocabulary and help develop listening skills. And it also an extra dose of positive emotions!

We have selected the best cartoons for all levels of English and are idelighted to share them with you in our new blog post. Open / Comment

2022-06-14 17:00:09 ​ Teachers, we are opening new groups for TKT Module 3 and TKT Module YL preparation.

TKT Preparation Courses are courses for teachers of English who are working or starting to work using the communicative approach and would like to get structured theoretical knowledge about this method.

Prepare with our trainers who have considerable experience in teaching as well as teacher training. After sessions, you will get feedback on home assignments and explanations and clarifications of all difficult topics.

Check the dates and schedules, and pick up the course tha is best for you:

TKT Module 3 Online Preparation Course
10 lessons x 1,5 hours
Tuesday and Thursday
20:10 - 21:40

TKT Module YL Online Preparation Course
10 lessons x 1,5 hours
Tuesday and Thursday
15:00 - 16:30

All our TKT preparation courses are part of the Grade Teacher program approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to be used in general education institutions as part of compulsory professional development (Letter № 22.1 / 12-Г-329). Course certificate of one module can be included as 30 hours of compulsory professional development for teachers. Open / Comment

2022-06-13 18:01:24 Channel photo updated Open / Comment

2022-06-13 14:48:40 ​ How to prepare for TKT? Get the answers firsthand from an experienced tutor - Lidiya Simak - this Wednesday, 15th June, at 16.00 during our live Q&A session on Facebook.

Lidiya works at Grade Education Centre as an Academic Director, CELTA Trainer, CELT P/S Trainer, and TKT Preparation course tutor. She has experience teaching all age groups at all levels as well as teaching exam preparation courses. Having worked at a state school, Lidiya is well aware of all the issues teachers face, and is happy to share her experience.

We will be talking about:

TKT exam
TKT modules
TKT certificates
TKT preparation

Ask your questions about TKT prep in the comments in advance below this post.

Remember the date:

Wednesday, 15th June
16.00 (Kyiv time)
Facebook

See you there!

#TKT #TKTpreparation #CambridgeTKT Open / Comment