Motivative Learners

Nick Michelioudakis (B. Econ., Dip. RSA, MSc [TEFL]) has been active in ELT for many years as a teacher, examiner, presenter and teacher trainer. He has worked for a number of publishers and examination boards and he has given seminars in many countries. He has written extensively on Methodology, though he is better known for his ‘Psychology and ELT’ articles which have appeared in numerous newsletters and magazines. His areas of interest include Student Motivation, Learner Independence, Teaching one-to-one and Humour. For articles or worksheets of his, you can visit his YouTube channel

It is designed for foreign language professionals in Greece - teachers at public and foreign language schools, private lessons teachers, directors of studies, school owners.

How can we motivate learners? The easiest way is to select material which is inherently motivating. Advertisements, Games and Jokes certainly fall into this category. In this workshop we will be looking at easy and practical activities for how you can use them with your students in class tomorrow.

Advertisements are short, interesting and can easily be found on YouTube. Many are language-rich, but even silent ones can be put to good use in class.

Games are fun by design. Basic game types can be used for almost anything – from numbers, to vocabulary to improving verbal fluency.

Jokes are pure language and they are hugely motivational. They can be used for listening practice, as mingling activities or for reading comprehension.

The great thing about Ads, Games and Jokes is that students can contribute the ones they like too. Personal investment is the holy grail of motivation – so don’t forget to bring your own favourites if you would like to share them!

Duration: 3 hours
Language of Delivery: English Register for this workshop until 8 February 2019

Included in the fee:
• Participation in the workshop
• Certificate of Attendance
• Coffee Break