As you may be aware, the government plans to hold a major review of the Points Based System for Visas in December. Many of the proposals could have a significant and detrimental effect on education providers across all sectors. An English UK member has created an e-petition, which is available for all to sign to demonstrate support for the sector.

The ELPG welcomes you to join the second staging of the ELT Marketing Conference on Thursday, 21st January 2010.

New computer-based measure of English language ability available to test takers

Pearson, one of the worldwide global leaders in technology and assessment for education, has launched Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), the company’s new computer-based academic test of English language proficiency. To celebrate the launch, Pearson are offering English UK member centres the chance to win some fantastic prizes. Students also have the chance to win a PTE Academic test.

Following a speech made by the Prime Minister on November 12th, the government plans to hold a major review of the Points Based System (PBS) for visas in early December. The proposals made by the review of Tier 4 (students) could dramatically reduce the number of PBS visa students able to come to study in the UK.

Do you worry that your lessons aren’t centred enough on learners? Do you always set homework, pre-teach vocabulary or ask comprehension questions which don’t really check what students have learned?

Delegates at this year’s English UK Teachers’ Conference were challenged with these thought-provoking questions, and more. Not only did they leave the day with a selection of inspiring teaching ideas, but also new ways of thinking about their own classroom practice.