Session 1: 4:30-5:30 p.m. (UTC +1:00)
Thinking it through: Developing and boosting problem-solving skills for exam-focused students by Jeremy Bowell, author of First Success
Being able to solve problems is one of the most important skills for learners to master in today’s English language classroom, and even more so for students preparing for school-leaving and Cambridge exams. Solving problems requires students to be creative and to think critically. It often requires collaboration, and the better students get at it, the more resilient learners they become.
In this talk, Jeremy will look at what we can do to encourage more problem solving in the classroom, how we can use the course book to help foster a more creative and critical learning environment, as well as some general principles for developing these skills. We’ll see how problem solving can help students in exams with some practical ideas and activities for the classroom.
Session 2: 5:30-6:00 p.m. (UTC +1:00)
Boost your B2 exam prep: First Success meets Oxford English Hub’s interactive tools by Radek Krzyżanowski, CSC & Teacher Trainer
The session showcases how the Oxford English Hub digital platform enhances learning through a rich variety of interactive resources. Special focus is placed on the extensive collection of tests available for every exam component, enabling learners to systematically build their skills with targeted practice. Additionally, the integration of engaging Kahoot quizzes motivates students and reinforces learning in a fun, game-like environment.
Join us to discover how First Success combined with Oxford English Hub’s powerful assessment tools can transform your exam preparation and help students succeed confidently.
Jeremy Bowell has been working in the English language teaching field for over 25 years. He has taught English in Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Romania. In 2004, he joined the ELT division of Oxford University Press (OUP). He spent nine...
Radek Krzyżanowski has been a teacher and teacher trainer for Oxford University Press for over 15 years. He has recently taken up the position of Customer Success Consultant and he is helping teachers utilize digital educational tools in the most...