Dear language enthusiasts and educators! Massive thank you for joining the journey to Empower Your Teacher Brand with National Geographic Learning!
We’re thrilled to relive the highlights of the groundbreaking „Empower Your Teacher Brand with NGL” conference that took place in Warsaw on December 2nd. The event, organized by National Geographic Learning Polska, brought together lectors and English language educators for a day filled with inspiration, insights, and celebration.
Setting the Stage: Inspiring Words and Mission Unveiled
The day kicked off with Adrian Chróstowski’s warm welcome, emphasizing the pivotal role educators play as architects of resilience, builders of curiosity, and ambassadors of language and culture.
Tim Pearse, Senior Sales Manager at NGL Europe, then took the stage to share NGL’s mission and the latest digital resources supporting English language teaching.
Why We Gathered: Brand Awareness and Beyond
Our aim was clear — to cultivate brand awareness among language school lecturers, adult educators, and higher education instructors, providing them with the tools to soar to new heights in 2024.
Additionally, the event served as a fantastic opportunity to celebrate NGL’s 15th birthday in Poland and kickstart the promotion of the eagerly anticipated „Outcomes 3rd Edition.”
Check out the detailed event agenda
Quick Dive into the Numbers:
- 170 enthusiastic participants
- 4 captivating plenary sessions with special guests Chia Suan Chong and Alex Warren
- Dynamic 10-minute corridor meetings featuring:
- 2 mini-methodological workshops with Ola Marchwian
- 3 corridor sessions with: Marta Nowak, Ola Marchwian, and Przemek Ogrodowczyk
- 1 huge birthday cake
- 15th birthday of NGL Polska
- a million good words of support from participants
- hundreds of wishes left on our birthday board
- hundreds of photos taken in a yellow frame
- dozens of prizes in the Wheel of Fortune
- … and countless hours of conversations and networking time
Captivating Plenary Sessions: A Snapshot
During our conference, Chia Suan Chong graced us with two enlightening plenary sessions on effective international communication and teaching interpersonal skills:
- Helping our students become more effective international communicators
- Teaching Interpersonal skills in the language classroom
Alex Warren, equally dynamic, explored the importance of word partnerships and strategies for developing effective listening skills:
- No Word Is An Island: The Importance of Word Partnerships
- Listen Up – Developing effective listening skills
THANK YOU BOTH!!
Corridor Chronicles: Elevating Your Experience
To amplify your conference experience, we curated a corridor entertainment zone. Three poster sessions covered diverse topics, from Spark platform success stories to English for Academic Purposes, providing a comprehensive view complementing the plenary talks. Our methodology advisor, Ola Marchwian, hosted two hands-on mini-workshops, enriching everyone’s learning experience.
But wait, there’s more! Our marketing team crafted an engaging stand, featuring the Wheel of Fortune, a 15th birthday special photo zone, and opportunities to win prizes, including the newly released Outcomes 3rd Edition.
The event wouldn’t be complete without book stands, where our Key Account Managers showcased the latest offerings and discussed options for different age groups.
THE PHOTO SNEAK PEEK
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A Heartfelt Thank You and Looking Forward
We extend our deepest gratitude to all participants, special guests, and organizers who made NGL DAY a resounding success.
Your enthusiasm, engagement, and shared moments fuelled our inspiration. As we wrap up this recap, we express our eagerness to repeat such an event, continuing the journey to empower teacher brands with #teamNGL.
We value your FEEDBACK! Please take a moment to fill out our post-conference survey and help us enhance future events based on your insights.
Stay tuned for more exciting adventures and collaborations with NGL – where learning meets inspiration! Please, unlock personalized offers and promotions by joining „Nowa Era account”.
Ola Marchwian (#teamNGL Methodological Advisor) & Justyna Mak (Content Marketing Manager)
