English Learning
At National Geographic Learning, our mission is to bring the world to the classroom, and the classroom to life. We want students of English and their teachers to experience the excitement and joy of learning through our materials.
We invite you to join us in professional development webinars with English Language Teaching specialists, speakers from the TED stage, National Geographic Explorers, and others in the English Language Teaching field.
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Fostering a Love of Reading in Young Learners
Presenter(s): Delia Kidd and Zarina Subhan
Hosted by: Global
The Power of Project-Based Learning in ELT — Inspire, Engage, Transform!
Presenter(s): Samantha Perez
Hosted by: Latin America
Tools that Empower: Strategies for Deep Reading in the English Classroom
Presenter(s): Samantha Perez
Hosted by: Latin America
Setting the Foundation: Reading as a Bridge to Lifelong Learning
Presenter(s): Maria Trapero
Hosted by: Latin America
27 March 2026
Beyond the Text: Creating a Culture of Reading with Purpose
Presenter(s): John Howard Galindo
Hosted by: Latin America
29 May 2026
Ready for the Future? Empower Your Classroom with the 7 C’s!
Presenter(s): Samantha Perez
Hosted by: Latin America
26 June 2026
Useful Practices for Continuous Improvement of Teaching
Presenter(s): Sara Rehman
Hosted by: Latin America
Gamification: Active Techniques to Encourage Students’ Participation
Presenter(s): Sara Rehman
Hosted by: Latin America
Teaching English to Children with Special Needs: Effective Strategies and Approaches
Presenter(s): Jair Félix
Hosted by: Latin America
Meet Trailblazer: A New Language and Literacy Program for Young Learners
Presenter(s): Kristen Keating and Susannah Reed
Hosted by: Global
Inquiring Young Minds: Teaching Media Literacy in the Young Learner English Classroom
Presenter(s): Rachael Gibbon
Hosted by: Global
Can You Read the World?
Preparing Young Learners for Meaningful Real-World Interaction
Presenter(s): Lulu Campbell
Hosted by: Global
Project-Based Learning: Making It Work Effectively for the ELT Classroom
Presenter(s): Jair Félix
Hosted by: Latin America
Cultivating Cultural Awareness in ELT: Overcoming Challenges
Presenter(s): Maria Trapero
Hosted by: Latin America
A Clear Vision Encompasses a Great Result: Backwards Design to Plan a Course
Presenter(s): David Romero
Hosted by: Latin America
Teaching Through Inquiry:
Combining Course Materials with Student-Driven Learning
Presenter(s): Melissa Zaramella
Hosted by: Global
Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics and the Nelson Decodable Readers
Presenter(s): Andrew Tiffany
Hosted by: Asia
What a Weather-ful World! An Engaging Lesson for Young Learners
Presenter(s): Julie Hwang
Hosted by: Asia
How to Motivate Learners: A Brain-Based Approach
Presenter(s): Esther Vazquez
Hosted by: Latin America
Turning Information into Insights: Driving Student Progress with an Online Platform
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
Hosted by: Global
Ukraine Young Learner Teacher Day
Presenter(s): Multiple
Hosted by: EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
Empowering Institutions: AI’s Impact on English Language Teaching and Learning
Presenter(s): Alfredo Bilopolsky
Hosted by: Latin America
Fostering Language Skills through Theme-Based Activities
Presenter(s): Xochitl Arvizu
Hosted by: Latin America
Slingshot Challenge Educator Information Session 2023
Presenter(s): Carmen Chavez and DaVida Alston-Smith
Hosted by: Global
Strategies for Engaging Sustainability Lessons in the English Classroom
Presenter(s): Daniel Barber
Hosted by: Global
Designing Materials for the Flipped Classroom
Presenter(s): Elisabeht Taboada
Hosted by: Latin America
In Conversation: Supporting Critical Teaching Tasks with an Online Platform
Presenter(s): Matt Nespoli
Hosted by: Global
Our World for Young Learners of English: Engagement, Effectiveness, and Ease of Use
Presenter(s): Drs. Joan Kang Shin and Jodi Crandall
Hosted by: Global
The Evolving World of English Learning: A School’s-Eye View
Presenter(s): Panel Discussion
Hosted by: Global
Complex, Grade-Level Text: An Excellence and Equity Tool for Language Learners
Presenter(s): Nonie Lesaux
Hosted by: Global
Meeting the Challenges of Teaching Literacy to Very Young English Learners
Presenter(s): Honor Teoudoussia
Hosted by: Global
The Imagine Road Map to Confident Communication for Young Learners
Presenter(s): Joanna Freer
Hosted by: Global
The Evolving World of English Learning
Presenter(s): Rachael Gibbon and Ian Martin
Hosted by: Global
Breaking Through the Screen: Empowering Students to Soar to New Heights in Online Learning
Presenter(s): Drs. Joan Kang Shin and Jered Borup
Hosted by: Global
Building a Strong Foundation for Young Learners of English
Presenter(s): Eugenia Corbo
Hosted by: Global
Introducing Breaking Through the Screen
Presenter(s): Drs. Joan Kang Shin and Jered Borup
Hosted by: Global
Building English Language, Literacy, and Content Knowledge for Academic Success
Presenter(s): Janine Boylan
Hosted by: Global
Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists and Explorers
Presenter(s): Joe Grabowski
Hosted by: Global
Designing Literacy Instruction for Today’s Multilingual Learners
Presenter(s): Nonie Lesaux
Hosted by: Global
Are you a 21st Century Educator? Exploring Strategies for Motivating Learners in the 21st Century
Presenter(s): Drs. Joan Kang Shin and Jodi Crandall
Hosted by: Global
Inspiring Curiosity, Communication and Creativity in the Young Learner Classroom
Presenter(s): Katherine Stannett
Hosted by: Global
Encouraging Family Engagement in the Primary and Pre-Primary Years
Presenter(s): Claire Venables
Hosted by: Global
Exploring the Shifting Literacy Needs in English Medium Instruction
Presenter(s): Nonie Lesaux
Hosted by: Global
Engaging Very Young and Young Learners in Real Communication
Presenter(s): Jodi Crandall
Hosted by: Global
Helping Students Tackle Complex Texts with Close Reading
Presenter(s): Hsu-Ping Tuan
Hosted by: Global
Lessons Learned from Online Teaching – An Institutional Perspective
Presenter(s): Chris Farrell
Hosted by: Global
Adaptation, Resilience, and Community: Lessons from the Mariachi Musicians of Mexico
Presenter(s): Ruben Salgado
Hosted by: Global
Supporting Student Engagement in Academic Literacy in Content Areas
Presenter(s): Hsu-Ping Tuan
Hosted by: Global
How to use Coursebook Material to Assess Young Learners’ Writing Skills
Presenter(s): Elaine Boyd
Hosted by: Global
Projects for Younger Learners – Online, Offline, or Anywhere in Between
Presenter(s): Andrew Tiffany
Hosted by: Global
How can I use a Learning Management System to help my Young Learners develop skills more Effectively?
Presenter(s): Andrew Tiffany
Hosted by: Global
Transform English Language Learning Using Technology
Presenter(s): Drs. Joan Kang Shin and Jered Borup
Hosted by: Global
The Story Within a Teacher’s Voice: Teaching Stories in an Online Environment
Presenter(s): Lucy Crichton
Hosted by: Global
Think, Pair, Share: How to Teach Values Effectively in the Young Learner Classroom
Presenter(s): Jodi Crandall
Hosted by: Global
Same, Same or Different: Teaching Your Coursebook Online – Part 2
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
Hosted by: Global
Scissors and Crayons and Glue – Oh My! Leading Very Young Learners Through Classes and Projects
Presenter(s): Andrew Tiffany
Hosted by: Global
Same, Same or Different: Teaching Your Coursebook Online – Part One
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
Hosted by: Global
Building a Supportive Online Community
Presenter(s): Drs. Joan Kang Shin and Jered Borup
Hosted by: Global
Engaging Students in Meaningful Learning Activities
Presenter(s): Drs. Joan Kang Shin and Jered Borup
Hosted by: Global
Online and On-Trend: The Benefits of Online Learning Platforms
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
Hosted by: Global
Teaching Reading: Phonics Instruction for Young Learners
Presenter(s): Lada Kratky
Hosted by: Global
See How it’s Done: Teaching a Young Learner Lesson Part 2
Presenter(s): Jair Félix
Hosted by: Global
What’s New in Our World, Second Edition with Series Editor Dr. Joan Kang Shin
Presenter(s): Joan Kang Shin
Hosted by: Global
Game On: Using Digital Resources to Motivate Young Learners
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
Hosted by: Global
The Magic of Reading: Using Stories to Promote Literacy and Learning
Presenter(s): Lucy Crichton
Hosted by: Global
Integrating Values into the Young Learners’ and Teens’ ELT Classroom
Presenter(s): Jair Félix
Hosted by: Global
Preparing Young Learners for Exam Success: Assessing Speaking and Writing
Presenter(s): Elaine Boyd
Hosted by: Global
Nurturing Reading Success in Young Learners of English
Presenter(s): Rachel Wilson
Hosted by: Global
Tapping into Curiosity: Incorporating Critical Thinking in Every Situation
Presenter(s): Paul Dummett
Hosted by: Global
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Young Learner Classroom
Presenter(s): Joan Kang Shin
Hosted by: Global
