Conference: How Memory, the Brain, and our Emotions Affect the Acquisition of English Pronunciation

Conference: How Memory, the Brain, and our Emotions Affect the Acquisition of English Pronunciation

I spent another intellectually stimulating day with PRONSIG and leading researchers and professors from Japan to the USA. During the conference, we learned about how our minds really work when acquiring English pronunciation, and how we as practitioners can support our students.

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How to Present virtually with Impact - WEConnect International

How to Present virtually with Impact - WEConnect International

I am delighted to support women business owners of WEConnect International and provide tools to engage the audience and achieve your presentation goals. Authentic communication is key, and that is what makes an effective speaker.

Only then can you make an impact and drive the change you want.

I received quite a bit of positive feedback from the audience from this presentation. It is full of tips and techniques that you can use in your executive presentations, and I am happy to share it with you.

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Course: Slide Design with Duarte

Course: Slide Design with Duarte

Since 1988, Duarte has dedicated itself to helping people and organisations worldwide communicate with greater impact and influence. Their workshops and courses are rooted in The Duarte Method™ which places empathy, story, and design at the core of communication. It’s the method they’ve used for decades with the highest-performing brands in the world.

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Webinar: Challenge and Change at the Annual Business English Conference

Webinar: Challenge and Change at the Annual Business English Conference

I just helped host the 33rd IATEFL BESIG annual conference on November 2020 for International professionals teaching Business English (sadly not in Warsaw but wonderfully managed by a global, agile team of Zoom gurus). 80+ presenters and 400+ registered attendees. 

The conference featured engaging plenaries and talks on topics such as neuroscience and learning, intercultural communication, Six Sigma, and innovative pedagogical methods to support our clients and improve their soft skills. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn from like-minded individuals worldwide, from India to Peru.

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Talk given by Melanie: Effective Presentation Skills at Annual 2019 Conference Belgian English Language Teachers Association

Talk given by Melanie: Effective Presentation Skills at Annual 2019 Conference Belgian English Language Teachers Association

How can we as English language trainers improve our students’ employability and upskill the current workforce? Soft and hard skills required for 2030 remain unknown, but research shows that effective Presentation Skills will be key. In this session, you will learn and practice some simple techniques to help your learners present in a more memorable and engaging way.

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