Mediation in ELT is still a comparatively new concept, and so there’s still a general sense of confusion about what it actually looks like in practice. Using examples from National Geographic Learning titles, in this practical session I’ll explore how teachers can start to recognize activities that incorporate mediation and how we can create mediation scenarios using coursebook materials.

Most teachers agree that creativity in the classroom is positive but opinions vary on how we might achieve it. I’ll explore definitions of creativity and suggest that we think ‘inside the box’ as well as ‘outside’ it. I’ll also propose seven steps towards making your lessons more creative with plenty of ideas to use with your students tomorrow.

John Hughes is an award-winning ELT author and teacher trainer. With over 50 book titles, his best-known course titles for National Geographic Learning include Life and World English Third Edition. He is also the co-author of a methodology title Critical Thinking in ELT.