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Swiss Exams
Cambridge Going Digital and Linguaskill Business with Swiss Exams
Cambridge English Qualifications Digital is coming in 2024 with Swiss Exams. Cambridge is changing the way of delivering computer-based exams for the better to enhance your students’ exam experience. It will enable more flexibility as we will be able to offer computer-based exams more often and with faster results, all over Switzerland.
In addition, we are excited to introduce the new Linguaskill Business, the next generation of Cambridge Business English certification in Switzerland, in the form of a multilevel test. Your students can take Cambridge English Qualifications as well as Linguaskill Business in our modern exam venues across Switzerland.
Save your seat for exciting teacher webinars with Swiss Exams Don’t miss the opportunity to get more insights on computer-based Cambridge English exams going digital in 2024 and how language skills create opportunity for your student’s future. Find all details about these beneficial online workshops and discover more events here.
Swiss Exams Academy: Boost your students’ exam success with Swiss Exams Academy
Swiss Exams Academy is a new 12-week online programme consisting of interactive training, live lectures, and exercises addressing all sections of the Cambridge English exams at various levels. It is specifically designed for students attending a public or private secondary school (Sek I and II) and is developed and led by qualified teachers and Cambridge experts. Are you intrigued? Find out more on our website about Swiss Exams Academy.
CEL-Cambridge English Languages
Cambridge English Digital in Switzerland from mid-March!
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This new way of delivering computer-based exams will open a door for schools and institutions to easily find suitable dates and times along with overall efficiency and flexibility. For more information, or if you wish to inform us of your dates, please contact us.
NEW:
We are delighted to announce Cambridge English Digital (computer-based) qualifications in our CEL-Cambridge English Languages Bern centre and our CEL-Cambridge English Languages Geneva centre.
ZHAW Zürich School of Applied Linguistics
ChatGPT, Bard & Co.: Robots sitting in your classroom
The rise of automatic text generation (ATG) presents new challenges in the classroom. However, drawing on experiences made in study programs in translation, we can provide you with insights into the technology, its potential and risks – and discuss how it can be integrated into your teaching. Find more information here.
IUED@school (in German)
This new initiative from the ZHAW Institute of Translation and Interpreting offers in-school workshops for secondary school teachers at no cost. The current workshop is ChatGPT, Bard & Co: When the machine sits on the school desk.
ETS Global
Join our webinars hosted by ELT experts
We are pleased to present our flagship assessments: the enhanced TOEFL iBT® and the TOEIC® Program. Our webinars are designed to equip you with valuable insights, resources, and teaching strategies to support you throughout the academic year.
November 2023 – July 2024
On-line. Register here.
Organize TOEFL iBT® webinars for your students with us
We offer free student webinars for educational institutions on an individual basis. In the interactive sessions, we provide practical information to help your students ace the TOEFL iBT test: insights on content, format, prep resources, strategies, registration, and more.
Contact: Dr Cynthia Werner, cwerner@etsglobal.org
TOEFL® TestReady™: Tailored Learning and Realistic Mock Tests for Your Students
ETS has launched the TOEFL TestReady™ platform which provides students with a comprehensive access to prepare for TOEFL iBT®. It offers an AI powered individualised study plan, provides practice material and feedback and many more exciting features to enhance English communication skills and earn the best TOEFL iBT score.
4 main features of the TOEFL TestReady™ platform:
- Tailored learning through personalized practices designed to address specific needs
- Simulation of real exam conditions with mock tests which cover all sections of the TOEFL
- Access to resources through shop section -TOEFL study essentials in one curated space
- User-friendly Interface
Click here to meet the TOEFL TestReady™ platform!
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Go Beyond Digital with Oxford
Boost your English teaching skills with “Beyond Digital with Oxford” webinars. Learn about the latest digital tools from Oxford University Press and connect with experts on using technology in ELT. Join fellow teachers and explore the future of language education.
The upcoming webinars will help you improve your classroom dynamics with Oxford Placement Test, an easy, online tool designed to optimize student learning experiences; they will explore Oxford Reading Club, our digital library of graded readers, packed with interactive features, engaging games, and high-quality, unique content; and show you how to unlock the full potential of digital resources in English learning with our innovative platform, Oxford English Hub.
Find out more and register here.
Bell School
Join our Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate to equip you with the skills and knowledge to teach English to children and teenagers in the age range 7 – 16. For more information visit www.bell-school.ch or call +41 22 749 16 00.
Flying Teachers
International teaching qualifications: CELTA, DELTA, Bridge CELTA to SVEB
Flying Teachers helps you to unlock a world of exciting teaching opportunities.
- CELTA certificate is your passport to success! Whether you’re a seasoned educator, looking for an internationally recognised qualification to support your experience, or just starting out, CELTA offers a comprehensive programme that focuses on both theory and practical teaching methods.
- Experienced teachers can then move on to do the DELTA diploma, which hones your teaching skills and opens new doors in the TEFL world. We now also offer the Delta Module One exam.
- The Bridge from CELTA to SVEB. The SVEB is a Swiss teaching qualification popular with many employers and this 2-day course in English gives you the chance to add a valuable certificate to your CV.
Don’t miss this chance to obtain the globally recognised Cambridge qualifications! Apply today!
For more information about the course follow this link.
Macmillan English
Global Teachers’ Festival
In case you missed the Global Teachers’ Festival in February you can still access the recordings. The festival included a series of 20 teacher training sessions on topics such as international Englishes, inclusion, befriending distractions, the science of learning, exploring cultures, social and emotional learning, self-reflection, and more.
Macmillan Education Direct
Explore the wide selection of digital books and digital workbooks in the Macmillan library that cater to all levels. ETAS members can enjoy a 10% discount on their first purchase with this promo code WELCOME10 at checkout.
Macmillan archive
Macmillan Webinar Archive
Did you miss recent webinars by Macmillan? No worries, you can see past events in the Macmillan Webinar archive, including Exams and Teenagers: Facing the Facts, Seven Tips for Setting Up an Exam Preparation Course, When is a Mistake and Mistake, and When is it a Learning Opportunity?, How to Develop Global Skills with Pre-school Children and more.
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A large range of teacher resources.
These materials have been designed to be used in any teaching situation. Learners of all ages and levels will enjoy the light-hearted and fun activities. For your students, Eli Publishing provides flashcards, role-plays, mini-plays and dramatization activities, short stories in song version, karaoke DVDs, materials for grammar consolidation, revision, vocabulary study, and a whole range of resources to develop learners’ speaking and writing skills.
Bestseller and News
Would you like to teach your students the English language in an entertaining way? Then you’ve come to the right place, because verbs, idioms and vocabulary are our thing. You can also use intercultural topics, texts and tasks to prepare your learners for communicating in English in the real world.
These ideal products are the perfect guide.
Oxford Reading Club
2-week free trial access to Oxford Reading Club
Oxford Reading Club offers a smart way to read digital graded readers by Oxford University Press. There are books at every level, games, self-evaluations, listening activities and more.
More information and free trial
Oxford Learning Exchange
Share your views and and help shape the future of English language teaching and learning! The English Learning Exchange, OUP’s global online research community for those working in English language teaching, invites teachers to join in a variety of research activities. By becoming a member, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape how OUP supports English language educators across the world, and earn rewards for your participation.