[Reespublica] Webinars for English Teachers - Teaching Grammar. May 11 and 13

Webinar for English Teachers:   A Fresh Look at Teaching Grammar   We are pleased to invite you to participate in a Webinar on English teaching methodology, organized by the Regional English Language Office for the Andean Region.    One of the things many teachers know well is grammar.  But do we know how best to teach it to our students?  This webinar will explore the new ways of approaching grammar by taking into consideration meaning and context.    * If you want to submit your questions in advance, click on this link and enter or write to reloandes@state.gov.   For future webinars, check our calendar at  http://lima.usembassy.gov/webinars.html.   What: A Fresh Look at Teaching Grammar   Who: David Fay, Regional English Language Officer David Fay is the Regional English Language Officer for the Andean countries and is based in Lima, Peru.  He has a M.Ed. in English Language Teaching and doctoral studies in U.S. literature.  His main interests in the field are in models that integrate culture and language studies, with an emphasis on U.S. language, history and culture, and the application of information technology to the teaching and learning experience, with an emphasis on social networking.  He is particularly interested in the evolution of English as a global lingua franca and the significance of this change for the classroom teacher.  He has educated students and teachers in Costa Rica, Spain, Turkey, Russia, the Middle East and Central Asia.     When: Wednesday, May 11 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Peru time) And Friday, May 13 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.  (Peru time)   Where: Join us from a computer with audio and internet access through https://statedept.connectsolutions.com/reloandes; choose the option "Enter as a Guest", register yourself entering your name and city (Example:  Marcela – Lima) and click on "Enter Room".