09:45 – 11:00 Shake up your lessons! (Natalia Sedoikina)
This session is for busy teachers or those feeling stuck in routine. Discover a range of low-prep, communicative activities that will refresh your lessons and boost student engagement instantly.
11:15 – 12:30 Making reading engaging (Natalia Sedoikina)
In this session, we will look at practical ways to increase students’ interest in coursebook reading tasks without leaving the materials aside. We will explore techniques that help turn reading into a dynamic and enjoyable classroom activity, encouraging prediction, collaboration, and meaningful discussion.
12:30-13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:45 Clear Instructions, Better Learning (Alexandra Nazarovas)
In this seminar, you will learn how to give clear and effective instructions in the English classroom. You will explore practical techniques that help students understand tasks quickly and follow them successfully.
15:00 – 16:15 Mastering the Art of Storytelling (Alexandra Nazarovas)
This session introduces storytelling as a powerful tool in the classroom. Participants will discover how stories can create meaningful learning experiences, encourage student participation, and make language more memorable.

09:45 – 11:00 Guided discovery (Polina Sofronova)
Unlock the power of Guided Discovery! Learn how to use the inductive approach to make grammar lessons more engaging, boost students’ critical thinking, and enhance long-term retention.
11:15 – 12:30 Language analysis (Polina Sofronova)
This session introduces the basics of language analysis and its role in effective ESL teaching. We will explore sources for researching language and discuss how to adapt this information to make it clear and accessible for students.
12:30-13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:45 Communicative activities (Polina Sofronova)
Communicative approach is indisputably the most widespread way to teach English - but what does "communicative" mean? In this session we will discuss the basics of communicative activity design.
15:00 – 16:15 Classroom management & Certificates (Polina Sofronova)
Let's discuss common concerns teachers have about classroom management and explore practical tools and strategies to help maintain a positive and productive learning atmosphere.

09:45 – 11:00 Assorted Speaking Activities (Yelena Skarlat)
Explore a variety of communicative speaking activities designed to get students talking with confidence. In this session, you will try out practical tasks, reflect on how they work in the classroom, and adapt them to suit your own students, lesson goals, and teaching context.
11:15 – 12:30 Creative ways to use authentic materials for teaching English (Malika Davletniyazova)
In this session, we will explore how authentic materials can transform English lessons into engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Discover practical ways to bring real-world language into your classroom and help learners connect English with everyday life.
12:30-13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:45  Using Games with Adult Learners (Yelena Skarlat)
As games tend to generate strong enthusiasm among children, some older learners may feel concerned that they are too childish for their age. Participants will discuss key reasons for incorporating games into their lessons, along with practical guidance on when and how to use them effectively. The session will also introduce clear categories for classifying different types of language-learning games, enabling participants to experience a variety of games firsthand and to work collaboratively to analyse their purpose, structure, and learning outcomes.
15:00 – 16:15  Making vocabulary memorable (Malika Davletniyazova)
Do students forget vocabulary too quickly?
Join “Making Vocabulary Memorable” to learn how to turn new words into long-term knowledge. Discover simple, effective techniques and practical activities that help students actually remember and use vocabulary.
Clear, practical, and ready to use in your classroom.

09:45 – 11:00   Getting Your Students to Speak (Yuliya Miller)
Many students understand English but hesitate when it comes to speaking. This practical session explores simple and effective strategies to help learners gain confidence and participate more actively in class. We will look at engaging activities, classroom techniques, and interaction patterns that encourage meaningful communication and reduce students’ fear of making mistakes. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use ideas to create a more dynamic and talkative classroom.
11:15 – 12:30 From Objective to Activity: How to Choose the Right Task (Viktoriia Sedykh)
Ever wondered if the activities you choose really support your lesson goals? In this practical session, discover how to turn clear objectives into engaging classroom tasks. Learn a simple framework for selecting activities that boost participation, match lesson stages, and make learning more meaningful for your students.
 
12:30-13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:45 Monitoring Like a Pro: What to Do While Students Are Working (Viktoriia Sedykh)
Many teachers set up activities successfully—but what happens next? In this practical session, discover how to monitor effectively to support learning, not interrupt it. Learn what to listen for, when to step in, and how to collect useful feedback. Walk away with clear strategies to make your monitoring purposeful and impactful.
15:00 – 16:15  Hear! Hear! Ideas and strategies for listening skills& Certificates (Yuliya Miller)  
Listening is a key skill in language learning, yet it is often one of the most challenging for students. In this practical session, we will explore engaging ideas and effective strategies to help learners develop stronger listening skills and greater confidence. Participants will discover ways to make listening activities more interactive, support comprehension at different levels, and integrate listening more effectively into their lessons. Teachers will leave with practical techniques and ready-to-use ideas to enhance listening practice in the classroom.