Sat, Nov 02
|Barcelona
A Festival of Games - Methodologies for ESL Teachers
A workshop by Celeste Grimau with ideas to teach English through games and creativity.
Time & Location
Nov 02, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Barcelona, C/ de Mallorca, 330, L'Eixample, 08037 Barcelona, Spain
About the event
Games are whole language activities that foster the development of the four language skills, cater for the three learning styles and bring energy into the classroom. The presenter will explore the three learning styles through the use of original games and reflect on the use of these games in a real classroom.
Celeste Grimau has been a teacher for over 38 years, and during these years she has developed her own methodology based on the use of games to teach languages. After trying games with her students and noticing that they worked because they would learn more when they were involved, she investigated and arrived to the following conclusions:
 Games …
… are a unique tool to motivate students,
… are fun,Â
…create a relaxed atmosphere,