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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Inspiring Early Learners: Practical Tips for the Pre-Primary English Teacher
Presenter(s): Joanna Freer
Hosted by: Global
Teaching for Tomorrow: Future-Ready Skills in the English Classroom
Presenter(s): Janine Boylan
Hosted by: Global
Slingshot Challenge Educator Information Session 2025
Presenter(s): Andrea Villarreal Rodriguez and Jair Felix
Hosted by: Global
Understanding Academic English: Tools and Techniques for Educators
Presenter(s): John Hughes
Hosted by: Global
Developing Confidence in Communication with Keynote, Second Edition
Presenter(s): Paul Dummett and Lewis Lansford
Hosted by: Global
Beyond the Test: Real-World Assessment for Teen English Learners
Presenter(s): Joan Kang Shin
Hosted by: Global
Fostering a Love of Reading in Young Learners
Presenter(s): Delia Kidd and Zarina Subhan
Hosted by: Global
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
Motivating Teen English Learners: Fresh Ideas for Teaching Grammar
Presenter(s): Joan Kang Shin
Hosted by: Global
Slingshot Challenge Educator Information Session 2024
Presenter(s): Andrea Villarreal Rodriguez and Jair Felix
Hosted by: Global
Can You Read the World?
Preparing Young Learners for Meaningful Real-World Interaction
Presenter(s): Lulu Campbell
Hosted by: Global
What’s New in Impact, Second Edition
Presenter(s): Jodi Crandall and Brenden Layte
Hosted by: Global
Sustainable Life: Combining Project-Based Learning and Problem Solving in ELT
Presenter(s): Harry Waters and Kayleigh Buller
Hosted by: Global
Creating Pathways Between Academic and Employability Skills
Presenter(s): John Hughes
Hosted by: Global
Empowering Teens to Make an Impact in the World Through English
Presenter(s): Drs. Joan Kang Shin and Jodi Crandall
Hosted by: Global
Teaching Through Inquiry:
Combining Course Materials with Student-Driven Learning
Presenter(s): Melissa Zaramella
Hosted by: Global
Tips for Academic Writing Success
Presenter(s): Don Clyde Bhasy and Derek Mackrell
Hosted by: Global
Five Tips for Developing Students’ Communication Skills and Intercultural Skills
Presenter(s): Chia Suan Chong
Hosted by: Global
Promoting Meaningful Communication in the Academic Classroom
Presenter(s): Andrew Gitzy and Laura Le Drean
Hosted by: Global
Turning Information into Insights: Driving Student Progress with an Online Platform
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
Hosted by: Global
Let’s Get Organized! Using Graphic Organizers to Develop Academic Skills
Presenter(s): Sean Bermingham and Melissa Pang
Hosted by: Global
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
English-Medium Instruction: Insights, Challenges, and Best Practices for Educators
Presenter(s): Tracey Gibbins and Luciana Wilson
Hosted by: Global
Mediation: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Presenter(s): Rachael Gibbon and Delia Kidd
Hosted by: Global
Practical Tips for Improving Listening Outcomes in the English Classroom
Presenter(s): Hugh Dellar
Hosted by: Global
What Does a Lesson Teaching Mediation Skills Look Like?
Presenter(s): Chia Suan Chong
Hosted by: Global
Visible Thinking Routines in the English Language Classroom
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
Hosted by: Global
Real People, Real Voices, Real Stories: How Authenticity Engages Learners
Presenter(s): Lewis Lansford
Hosted by: Global
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
Developing Mediation Skills for Intercultural Communication
Presenter(s): Chia Suan Chong
Hosted by: Global
Fostering Self-Awareness in the Language Learning Classroom
Presenter(s): Kristin Sherman
Hosted by: Global
How to Teach Pronunciation for Global Communication
Presenter(s): Marek Kiczkowiak
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
Scaffolding Techniques for Reading to Support Learners
Presenter(s): Tracey Gibbins
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
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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
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Designing Literacy Instruction for Today’s Multilingual Learners
Presenter(s): Nonie Lesaux
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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
Combining International Mindedness, Interdisciplinary Instruction, and Service Learning in the English Classroom
Presenter(s): Heather Michael
Hosted by: Global
Inspiring Curiosity, Communication and Creativity in the Young Learner Classroom
Presenter(s): Katherine Stannett
Hosted by: Global
How to Help Students Reflect and Build Background Knowledge
Presenter(s): Paul Dummett
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
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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
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Engage, Build, Consolidate: An Effective Framework for Lesson Planning
Presenter(s): André Hedlund
Hosted by: Global
Projects for Younger Learners – Online, Offline, or Anywhere in Between
Presenter(s): Andrew Tiffany
Hosted by: Global
Integrating Online Resources in your Remote ESL Classroom
Presenter(s): Jacob Skelton
Hosted by: Global
Making your online language teaching Positive, Practical, and Personal
Presenter(s): John Hughes
Hosted by: Global
Maximizing Learning in the Synchronous Classroom with Classroom Presentation Tools
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
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
Bridging the Gap: Creating Community and Supporting Students in Any Classroom
Presenter(s): Carmella Lieske
Hosted by: Global
Providing Support to Students Using Time Zones, Third Edition
Presenter(s): Andrew Robinson
Hosted by: Global
Exploring, Exploiting and Expanding on Online Lessons
Presenter(s): Hugh Dellar and Russell Stannard
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Getting Students Ready for Online Lessons…Online!
Presenter(s): Hugh Dellar and Russell Stannard
Hosted by: Global
The Story Within a Teacher’s Voice: Teaching Stories in an Online Environment
Presenter(s): Lucy Crichton
Hosted by: Global
Teaching English Writing Skills Online – Adapting to the Online Classroom & Maximizing Student Potential
Presenter(s): Jack Prince
Hosted by: Global
