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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Cool Ideas and Classroom-tested Strategies: For English Teachers by English Teachers
Presenter(s): Carmella Lieske
Hosted by: Asia
13 November
Maximising Successful Outcomes
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
Hosted by: EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
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
31 October
Gamification: Active Techniques to Encourage Students’ Participation
Presenter(s): Sara Rehman
Hosted by: Latin America
28 November
Setting the Foundation: Reading as a Bridge to Lifelong Learning
Presenter(s): Maria Trapero
Hosted by: Latin America
30 January 2026
The Power of Project-Based Learning in ELT — Inspire, Engage, Transform!
Presenter(s): Samantha Perez
Hosted by: Latin America
27 February 2026
Tools that Empower: Strategies for Deep Reading in the English Classroom
Presenter(s): Anderson Cardenas
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
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
More STEPS to Success: Dynamic Classroom Activities for CASAS Preparation
Presenter(s): Rob Jenkins and Paul Kratzer
Hosted by: United States and Canada
Inquiring Young Minds: Teaching Media Literacy in the Young Learner English Classroom
Presenter(s): Rachael Gibbon
Hosted by: Global
Visible Outcomes – Making Language Learning Visible and Successful
Presenter(s): Alex Warren
Hosted by: EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
Motivating Teen English Learners: Fresh Ideas for Teaching Grammar
Presenter(s): Joan Kang Shin
Hosted by: Global
Navigating the Visual Landscape – Visual Literacy in the English Classroom
Presenter(s): Andrew Duenas
Hosted by: Asia
Slingshot Challenge Educator Information Session
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
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 Model English Language Lesson: Authentic, Dynamic, Holistic
Presenter(s): Will Laschet
Hosted by: Asia
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
Applying ELPS for CASAS STEPS Preparation with Stand Out
Presenter(s): Rob Jenkins
Hosted by: United States and Canada
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
Tips for Academic Writing Success
Presenter(s): Don Clyde Bhasy and Derek Mackrell
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
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
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
Which Bag Is Best? Making Informed Choices to Lower Your Carbon Footprint
Presenter(s): Will Laschet
Hosted by: Asia
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
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
Making Thinking Visible: A Path from Theory to Application
Presenter(s): John Howard Galindo
Hosted by: Latin America
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
Designing Materials for the Flipped Classroom
Presenter(s): Elisabeht Taboada
Hosted by: Latin America
Practical Tips for Improving Listening Outcomes in the English Classroom
Presenter(s): Hugh Dellar
Hosted by: Global
Helping ESL Students with Life Online – Digital Literacy in Adult Ed
Presenter(s): Katie Davis and Adam Robinson
Hosted by: United States and Canada
A New Look at ESL Beginning Literacy for Adults
Presenter(s): Rob Jenkins and Staci Johnson
Hosted by: United States and Canada
What Does a Lesson Teaching Mediation Skills Look Like?
Presenter(s): Chia Suan Chong
Hosted by: Global
Empowering Adult Learners to Stand Out in the Workforce
Presenter(s): Rob Jenkins and Staci Johnson
Hosted by: United States and Canada
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
Hosted by: Global