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Matt Purland is teaching a new FREE 8-week course with Myschoolo.com
Last Friday saw the first class in a new free 8-week English course taught by Matt Purland in conjunction with Myschoolo.com. You can find out more details and sign up for this free course here:
http://myschoolo.com/elearning/matt-purland-1/
In the meantime, why not enjoy the video recording of the first class, which was on the topic of The Environment (Studying Language):
English Banana Trust Presents: Jazz at the Auden (Concert) – October 20th 2012
More Press Coverage of English Banana Trust – and a Video from the Summer School
Here is a roundup of recent stories about English Banana Trust from the newspapers:
And here’s a short video taken by one of the participants in the recent summer school. It shows us letting our hair down at a social evening at the end of the course. We had a lot of fun! In this activity different teams had been challenged to write lyrics about the summer school to the tune of ‘Let it Be’ by The Beatles. This team didn’t win, but they still really enjoyed performing for us!
Using the Phonetic Alphabet in an English Class #3 (Notes – 07.08.12)
More Photos from our Big Sky Fundraising Event on 31st March 2012
Official events photography courtesy Photographers’ Gallery, Holt, Norfolk. Used with kind permission.
Sian Croose & Big Sky
Hugh Lupton - Storyteller
Big Sky Choir - Warming Up
Big Sky Choir - Warming Up
Hugh Lupton - Backstage
Alan Childs, Trustee of English Banana Trust, and Matt Purland
Glyn Purland, Chair of English Banana Trust
Free Teacher Training Class for ESL Teachers #1
About the Class:
In this free class for teachers of ESL (English as a Second Language) we will look at how to get great results in an ESL class using the Talk a Lot Method. We will discuss some examples of student work that has been produced using this method, and you will have the opportunity to tell us about your teaching practice.
You can sign up for the class below:
http://www.wiziq.com/online-class/830928-free-teacher-training-class-for-esl-teachers-1
Talk a Lot English Invites You to Discover… YOU ARE THE COURSE BOOK!
You are very welcome to join me for my next FREE online lesson on WizIQ.com next Tuesday evening at 8pm CET:
For full details, please click here:
Thanks to Everybody who Made our Fundraising Concert such a Big Success!
Our “Big Sky” fundraising event went really well on Saturday night. Thanks to everybody who took part, including the performers Big Sky Choir, storyteller Hugh Lupton, and wildlife photographer David Tipling. Thanks as well to the hard-working team of people who made it possible, including the English Banana Trustees, other volunteers, and the professional, kind, and helpful staff at Cathedral.
A packed crowd gathered in the new Hostry centre at Norwich Cathedral to be enthralled, educated, and above all entertained! First we heard all about David Tipling’s recent visit to Papua New Guinea, and how the relationship between people and birds there is really quite unique. After a short break we were thoroughly spoilt by the wonderful singing of Norfolk choir Big Sky and the amazing, mesmerising tales of Hugh Lupton. A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all, and money was raised towards this year’s English Banana Trust Free Summer School for English teachers.
Norwich Cathedral.
David Tipling's Presentation
Big Sky Choir - warming up!
English Banana Fundraising Activities Featured in the Press!
Eastern Daily Press - 10th March 2012
Norwich Evening News - 16th March 2012
Listen to Interview with English Banana Trust Chairman on BBC Radio Norfolk
You can still catch a recent interview with EB Trust Chairman Glyn Purland, which took place on Friday 9th March 2012 at BBC Radio Norfolk in Norwich. Click the link below and fast forward to around 37 minutes in:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p00p6b2h
Glyn spoke about the upcoming Trust concert at Norwich Cathedral and also about the Free Summer School for English teachers, which is planned for August this year. Many thanks to presenter Mark Matthews and all at BBC Radio Norfolk for their kind hospitality.
Two Free English Lessons this week on WizIQ.com!
This week I’m doing two free lessons on WizIQ.com. You are welcome to sign up below! Hope to see you there. 
How to Teach English without an Expensive Course Book Public Class
Wed, Mar 07, 2012 | 8:30 PM (Central European Standard Time)
http://www.wiziq.com/online-class/778438-how-to-teach-english-without-an-expensive-course-book
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English Banana Trust Free Summer School – Q&A Session #1 Public Class
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | 5:00 PM (Central European Standard Time)
http://www.wiziq.com/online-class/779030-english-banana-trust-free-summer-school-q-a-session-1
Announcing the First Ever English Banana Summer School – 13th-17th August 2012!
Glyn Purland, Chair, English Banana Trust, writes:
The Opportunity of a Lifetime for English Teachers Using English Banana Materials!
Free Teacher Training in the UK!
You are warmly invited to attend English Banana Free Summer School 2012
English Banana Trust (founded in 2008) aims to support teachers who are helping people to find a route out of poverty through learning English.
We are currently inviting applications for the first English Banana Free Summer School, which will be held at the prestigious Gresham’s School in Holt, Norfolk, England this summer from 13th to 17th August 2012.
This summer school gives you the unique opportunity to learn how to get the most out of English Banana worksheets and books with the author of the material – English teacher and writer Matt Purland. As you improve your teaching skills through a series of practical, hands-on sessions, you will learn a wide range of valuable and effective teaching methods that you can take home with you and share with your colleagues. The programme will also include other expert educational input and a range of activities designed to support you in your work environment after the school has finished.
If you are accepted as a delegate to the Summer School, all residential, travel and teaching costs in England will be paid for by the Trust, together with a contribution towards travel to the UK and associated costs, of up to £400 sterling.
Who is eligible to apply?
Professional English teachers (including ESL, EFL, TEFL) aged 21 or over, living in the UK or overseas. You must be able to demonstrate that you are using English Banana materials in your school and have a strong interest in learning how to use them more effectively.
If you would like to find out more, please email the following information to
1) Your current CV
2) Your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address
3) A short summary of which English Banana materials you are using/have used and how you are using them (e.g. group size, age, level, frequency, etc.)
4) A description of your current teaching situation, e.g. self-employed, private lessons, language school, college, university, state school, etc.
5) A short note explaining why you think you would benefit from a place at the English Banana Summer School 2012 (minimum 100 words)
The closing date for receipt of your email is Saturday 31st March 2012
We look forward to welcoming you!
