Category – Product Session
Category – Product Session
Segment: Adults
Hosted by: National Geographic Learning Asia
Category: Product Session
Presenter: Carmella Lieske
English is more than just an academic subject—it’s a powerful tool for real-world communication. But do our students truly see it that way? In this interactive webinar, we’ll explore how National Geographic Learning’s Voices program and Spark platform can transform classroom experiences and build students’ confidence through meaningful discussions, role plays, and collaborative activities.
Drawing from my experience as a classroom teacher—just like you—who is actively using the program, I’ll share practical strategies that helped students find these activities not only fun and engaging but also challenging and deeply relevant. You’ll also hear feedback from other teachers and students about how these student-centered materials foster essential career readiness skills like communication, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Join us to discover “cool ideas” that can energize your teaching and empower your learners.
Carmella Lieske has been teaching English in Japan for over 20 years. She is passionate about helping students become global citizens by empowering them to see English as a living language that creates opportunities for intercultural communication. Carmella currently teaches at Shimane University, where she has developed over 45 courses that also help students develop career readiness skills. She has been honored to be chosen the “Most Highly Evaluated Instructor at Shimane University” and selected for the joint “Excellent Education Practice” award. In addition to teaching, she loves sharing practical strategies and teaching tips with others by writing academic journal articles as well as student books, workbooks, teacher’s editions, and other teaching resources.