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21. konference AKCENT IH Prague proběhne 22. listopadu 2025

V prostorách Husitské teologické fakulty UK, Pacovská 350/4, Praha 4

Čas

9:00 - 17:00
registrace začíná v 8:15

Konference bude organizována formou plenárních prezentací a prakticky zaměřených workshopů. Jejím jednotícím tématem je výuka angličtiny jako druhého jazyka.
Můžete se těšit na workshopy zaměřené na různé vyučovací techniky, role příběhů ve výuce jazyka, využití reklamních a vizuálních materiálů v hodinách atd. Workshopy jsou relevantní pro učitele žáků jakéhokoli věku a jakékoliv úrovně angličtiny.

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Program konference

Speaker	Bio	Title & Blurb
Charles Stewart	Charles Stewart is Professional Learning and Development Specialist at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and is based in Prague. Charles began his ELT journey in 2011 and he has extensive experience in delivering training sessions to teachers in countries across Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. Additionally, he is enrolled in an MA programme in Professional Development for Language Education. Charles has particular interest in supporting learners with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and Technology-based Learning. He brings his vast classroom experience into each training session that he leads.	Analysing learner needs: the pathway to informing your teaching It is normal for teachers to focus on language and/or skills when planning and teaching lessons. Although this is understandable, it is also important for teachers to take into account their learners’ needs, preferences, and motivations, as this can enable them to plan and teach lessons which are more engaging and effective. This session will examine some of the main factors surrounding these topics as well as suggesting some practical tips with reference to Cambridge materials.
Charles Stewart		Inclusive ESL teaching – Supporting learners with Dyslexia Teaching English as a second language presents unique challenges for learners, especially for those with dyslexia. This interactive workshop we will examine practical strategies to support dyslexic students in the classroom. Participants will explore the impact of dyslexia on language learning, discover multisensory and scaffolded teaching techniques and analyze hands-on activities to adapt lessons for diverse learning needs. By the end of the session, teachers will gain valuable insights and tools to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students, including those with Dyslexia.
Martin Kräussl	Martin Kräussl is an EFL teacher with over twenty years’ experience across secondary, language-school and university settings. He teaches academic and business English courses at the Prague University of Economics and Business and TEFL methodology and teaching practice for pre-service English teachers at the Faculty of Education, Charles University. Martin is a PhD student in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, where his work focuses on developing critical thinking in English language education. In his EFL classes he works extensively with authentic materials and engages learners in analysing the language of media and advertising.	Working with Visual Materials in the EFL Classroom This workshop is designed primarily for upper-secondary school teachers of English and teachers of adults working with students at B2 level and above. Together we will focus on how to make effective use of advertisements, images, and other visual materials in English lessons. The workshop will offer concrete examples of classroom activities that help students not only develop their language skills, but also their critical thinking and their ability to interpret multimodal texts. The overall aim is to expand teachers’ portfolios of activities that can be directly integrated into English lessons and enriched through work with visual materials, which present language in authentic contexts.
Šárka Císařová & Veronika Quinn Novotná	Šárka Císařová is a teacher and Trinity Diploma teacher trainer at Oxford TEFL Barcelona. She works as a freelancing teacher at the British Council Prague, and as a tutor in academic communication in English at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. As an MA Charles University graduate in English and Swedish philology, she is intrigued by creative writing and contemporary literature. In her free time, she translates contemporary theatre plays from English and Swedish.	Write, Think, Feel: Writing Activities That Inspire Do your learners write mainly for homework or tests, or do they write to think, express emotions, and connect with each other? In this hands-on workshop, you will experience practical, ready-to-use teaching ideas that exploit writing as a powerful tool for honing your learners’ skills while fostering a classroom climate that feels engaging, supportive, and enjoyable. So come and write to think and write to feel with us, and have a writing “date” with yourself!
Šárka Císařová & Veronika Quinn Novotná	Veronika Quinn Novotná holds a PhD in English linguistics from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. She has taught (applied) linguistics and academic soft skills at several universities, and currently teaches at the Faculty of Education, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem (UJEP). She regularly publishes on English as a lingua franca and Global Englishes. She was the main organizer of the 14th International Conference on English as a Lingua Franca (ELF14 2024).
Lukas Milka	Lukáš Milka is a DELTA-certified teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings, including pre-schools, primary and secondary schools and universities. He focuses on making lessons informative, interactive and enjoyable - promoting independence and critical thinking, while maximising learning outcomes. He is currently teaching at a private high school and undergoing IB training.	Play to Engage! Unlocking the Power of Gamification - Gamification, or the use of games in English teaching, is more relevant than ever in today’s classrooms. It offers new ways to boost motivation, confidence and progress in English learning while having fun. This session will present practical examples of games in which attendees will participate, followed by a debate on the strengths and weaknesses of different games. Attendees will also be provided with a QR code to access an open-source book of English teaching games created by educators worldwide.
Joe Fisher	Joe Fisher has spent over 20 years in ELT, working as a teacher, trainer, and academic manager in more than 10 countries. He’s currently based in Prague, where he delivers CELTA courses with Akcent International House.	Correction: Why, when and how? In this session, we will be discussing attitudes to correction in the ELT classroom from both learner and teacher perspectives. We will explore how correction policies can be adapted to different contexts and how to make informed decisions about the most appropriate correction techniques to use — with the aim of making language feedback effective, supportive, and beneficial for our learners’ progress and confidence.
Zhenya Dobrolezha	Zhenya Dobrolezha is a DELTA-certified teacher and teacher trainer with more than 20 years’ experience in three different countries. She has taught YL classes, business English, conversation classes and specialises in exam preparation.	Developing Interactive communication in teenage students Do your discussion activities turn intro a series of monologues where learners mechanically ask questions without really interacting with each other? This workshop is designed to explore how we can make speaking tasks more interactive and develop communicative skills in teenage students.
Marketa Zuskova	Markéta Zusková is a teacher, teacher trainer and a Cambridge ESOL examiner. She worked for AKCENT IH Prague as a Director of Studies in charge of the Young Learners Department and was also involved in the teacher training programme (IHCYLT, IHCPT, CELTA YL). Her experience also includes training future teachers at Akcent College. She graduated from Charles University (Teaching English Language and Literature) and passed DELTA in 2005. Currently, she works in Cermat.	Low Prep Activities In this workshop for lower primary students, you’ll have the chance to explore fun and engaging ways to present, recognize, and produce new language. Some of the activities will probably be familiar to you, while others might be brand new and inspire fresh ideas for your classroom!
Anna Kopecka	Anna Kopecká is an AKCENT product. First she was a student then became a part time teacher while studying at the university and then started her teaching career and did her Delta in AKCENT. Now she is involved in teacher development and teacher training and works as the Director of Studies but still enjoys being in the classroom the most.	Adapting Coursebooks In this workshop we are going to have a look at the variety of reasons why textbooks need to be adapted and most importantly we will examine the different ways in which it can be done easily and effectively.
Leona Svobodova
Dana Hankova	Dana Hánková has been an English teacher for 40 years, teaching young learners and mainly adults in varied contexts and helping them succeed in language exams. Dana has also been a teacher trainer for 25 years, working on Cambridge CELTA and DELTA courses. She was extensively involved in the programme of AKCENT College supporting Czech teachers in gaining their professional qualification as English teachers. Currently, she works at MIAS CTU where she teaches English and runs methodology courses for practising English teachers.	A warmer or a lead-in in a 45-minute lesson? Or both? English teachers want to engage their learners and often start lessons with interesting and fun activities. These warming up activities tend to take longer than expected and as a result, there is not enough time to complete the main part of the lesson plan and to achieve the lesson aims. Learners also need to be well prepared for the learning activities, which takes time too. In this session we are going to consider this planning/timing issue and discuss and try out a few ways of starting a lesson effectively so that the rest of the lesson was manageable too and the learning process was engaging and successful.
Sean Harper	Sean Harper is originally from Southwest England, where he spent much of his younger life with itchy feet before finally settling in Prague in 2002, where he qualified as an English teacher. More than 20 years later, he still loves teaching learners of all ages and abilities, though his particular passion lies in exam preparation. He enjoys collaborating with test candidates to help them excel in the core skills while expanding their language range, confidence, and fluency. Outside the classroom, He enjoys cycling, walking, writing, making short films, and plane spotting with his son — who’s fascinated by anything with wings and engines!	Speaking Activities for Exams Students: Let’s Help Them Shine! Help your students go beyond “good enough” speaking! In this practical session, you’ll experience easy-to-use classroom activities designed to boost your learners’ range, fluency, and confidence for exam day. We’ll follow the format of the Cambridge Speaking Exams and share tips and strategies for every part — so you can help your candidates perform at their best.
Jaime Lilley
Activities Carousel	George Hardwick

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