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Join the OECD webinar on “Lights, Camera, Fluency: How pop music, podcasts, and Tik Tok are impacting English language learning” (20 February 2024, 13:00-14:00 CET)

Author: Alfredo Martínez Racero /16 February 2024/Categories: Show on front page

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Beyond formal lessons, today’s students are immersing themselves in English through various and innovative avenues, reshaping the landscape of language education. What are the implications of this new English-learning reality for teachers and learners?

The panel, inspired by key findings from the OECD’s research on global English learning which is co-financed by the European Commission, will share insights and discuss implications for education systems.

Speakers include

  • Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD
  • Sophia Eriksson, Director for Youth, Education and Erasmus+, European Commission
  • Anna Sole Mena, Senior Expert, European Commission
  • Selma Koyuncu, Teacher of English, Puistopolku Comprehensive School, Helsinki, Finland
  • Hanan Khalifa, Language testing and evaluation expert
  • Stavros Kontos, English language student, 2nd Model General Lyceum of Athens, Greece

Moderated by Sasha Ramirez-Hughes, Communications Manager, Directorate for Education and Skills

Register here.

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