Had a great time as always, talking to the next generation of linguists! (and yes, fully on brand, that is a bread roll dialect map on the screen behind me)

Kinda surreal to have given an academic talk at a venue I went to as an A-Level student to hear an academic give an academic talk. Full ⭕

EMC CPD Face-to-Face: New Approaches to Teaching A Level Lang/Lit Discover new approaches to teaching A Level English Language and Literature on this in-person course with guest presenters Peter Stockwell and Jessica Norledge. Book by: 8am on 11th December buff.ly/YEP63r7

EMC CPD Webinar: Embedding Media Production Work Find out how to embed low-stakes practical activities and simulation tasks in your schemes of work with this EMC Webinar! Book by: 8am on 10th December buff.ly/m2b02iO

EMC CPD Face-to-Face: A Day for ECTs – Teaching with Confidence "The course truly was lovely; practicing tasks and teaching approaches as students and also as teachers and how to apply within our own contexts was super helpful." Book by: 8am on 8th December buff.ly/xPOe7zs

SOMETHING FOR HODS!! We now run a bonus after-school webinar for HODs, exclusive to EMC webinar package holders, where you get the chance to discuss important English issues together. Spring package now available! www.englishandmedia.co.uk/workshops/21...

ENGLISH DEGREES ARE GOOD FOR YOU! Very heartening report from NFER into future employability. If a student has good A Level results then studying English should safeguard them against the coming AI storm. www.nfer.ac.uk/key-topics-e...

Our final speaker of the day, Christian Ilbury, speaks about language change and social media.

A fascinating panel discussion with Simon Horobin, Jasmine Andersson and Christian Ilbury at today's emagazine A Level English Language Student Conference!

Simon Horobin delivers a fascinating talk on language change over time!

For the next talk of the day, Jasmine Andersson speaks about claims that accents like the Cockney accent are dying out.

Dan speaks about the recent history of the word of the year!

Today's emagazine English Language Student Conference is off to a flying start! Our first speaker of the day, George Bailey, spoke about using technology to classify variation between regional dialects.

Media and Film Studies Teachmeet and Networking Event LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! Book by: 8am on 27th November buff.ly/ZhuNSro

We’re very much enjoying reading the new format of @natefeed.bsky.social’s Teaching English magazine. Here’s our colleague Claire Pollard sharing her wisdom about giving new teachers the freedom to try out their own ideas

EMC CPD Webinar: Approaches to Teaching Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! Book by: 8am on 28th November buff.ly/d7C2RKH

EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Language Diversity and Discourses for AQA LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! Book by: 8am on 28th November buff.ly/pv943CH

So the NFER report into future jobs has identified 6 essential skills for the future that are pretty much what we do in English: communication; collaboration; problem-solving, organising, planning and prioritising; creative thinking, and information literacy www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...

If you missed the @engmediacentre.bsky.social response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s report, it’s well worth a read www.englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/emc-res...

I've been to all the EMC Media and Film Teachmeets. So much commitment, expertise and knowledge on display

Lots here including a good webinar on occupational & social groups for A level Eng Lang.

To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools

EMC CPD Webinar: Mixed Attainment Teaching in English "Relaxed but purposeful & efficient. EMC were very generous with resources, which was a real treat: teachers so rarely get things offered like this and it made me feel valued and like my work is important." Book by: 1st Dec 8am buff.ly/ktJbad6

EMC CPD Webinar: Approaches to Teaching Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde "Very interesting and some extremely useful content. Ideas that are immediately useable in class, and others to keep for later on." Book by: 8am on 28th November buff.ly/d7C2RKH

Media and Film Studies Teachmeet and Networking Event Join us at our Centre next Monday for this exciting evening event! Book by: 8am on 27th November buff.ly/ZhuNSro

EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Language Diversity and Discourses for AQA "The quality of the materials and delivery were outstanding. I couldn't have wished for a more informative, inspiring course!" Book by: 8am on 28th November buff.ly/pv943CH

There's not long left to book our Media and Film Studies Teachmeet and Networking Event! Book by 8am on 27th November to secure your place at this exciting evening event: buff.ly/ZhuNSro

We've been thrilled to see a big appetite for live teacher and student events over the past couple of years. Over 3000 student conference spaces filled for this term and next. Face-to-Face CPD courses regularly running to capacity. Spring term course programme here! englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/

1. Imagine if there was a way for you and your English department to get a whole term’s worth of refreshed subject knowledge and classroom-ready approaches. All evidence-informed. 🧵 buff.ly/i2eSUbK

EMC CPD Webinar: Purposeful Grammar at KS3 "I really enjoyed this course - thank you! Lots of practical tips and strategies to use." Book by: 8am on 5th December buff.ly/pZAxBye

EMC CPD Webinar: Approaches to Teaching Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde "Brilliant course with a great variety of approaches and resources that I can use with my department." Book by: 8am on 28th November buff.ly/QqOlDwx

Media and Film Studies Teachmeet and Networking Event Join us at our Centre on Monday 1st December for this exciting evening event! Book by: 8am on 27th November buff.ly/88i2K4q

Thank you to Professor Nicolas Tredell for an illuminating lecture yesterday (in costume!) for our A Level Great Gatsby course!

1. Are you an ECT in the English classroom finding that your planning takes longer than the lesson, the marking is piling up, and you’re still thinking ‘Did I teach anyone anything new today?’ You’re not alone. What can you do? 🧵

EMC CPD Webinar: Purposeful Grammar at KS3 "I really enjoyed this course - thank you! Lots of practical tips and strategies to use." Book by: 8am on 5th December buff.ly/pZAxBye

We were thrilled to receive a copy of EMC patron @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social latest book from editor John Richmond today. It brings together lectures Michael gave for the MA in Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London. A man of so many talents! www.amazon.co.uk/Adventures-W...

EMC CPD Webinar: Mixed Attainment Teaching in English "Good variety of resources and equal balance of discussion, reading and writing tasks. Felt I left informed and had a clearer understanding of the subject." Book by: 8am on 1st December buff.ly/t2FfkFE

EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Language Diversity and Discourses for AQA "It was a great day full of really helpful approaches and recommendations. It felt very collaborative and supportive." Book by: 8am on 28th November buff.ly/kL750A9

Recently we posted our overall response to the CAR. Here @mediamagemc.bsky.social editor Claire Pollard summarises the key points for Media specialists. Note repurposing of logo in true Media Studies fashion. How many teachers are old enough to remember C&A?! englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/a-brief...

EMC CPD Webinar: Approaches to Teaching Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde "Very interesting and some extremely useful content. Ideas that are immediately useable in class, and others to keep for later on." Book by: 8am on 28th November buff.ly/1gRruTe

Media and Film Studies Teachmeet and Networking Event Join us at our Centre on Monday 1st December for this exciting evening event! Book by: 8am on 27th November buff.ly/IgyVADZ

We're proud of the imagination unleashed by lots of our publications, none more so than Just Write. Here are Y7 students being introduced to it when it was first published. It's a timeless classic! www.englishandmedia.co.uk/videos/clips... www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications...

EMC CPD Webinar: Big Picture Writing LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! Book by: 8am on 21st November buff.ly/ifmJqjD

🧵 Do you teach separate grammar lessons or grammar in context, or both? #EnglishTeachers #KS3 #GrammarInContext

EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Language Diversity and Discourses for AQA "The quality of the materials and delivery were outstanding. I couldn't have wished for a more informative, inspiring course!" Book by: 8am on 28th November buff.ly/wwmalmz

1. What if a Victorian novella could spark real curiosity, heated debates, and “aha” moments in your classroom? 🧵 #VictorianLiterature #TeachingClassics

EMC CPD Webinar: Mixed Attainment Teaching in English "Relaxed but purposeful & efficient. EMC were very generous with resources, which was a real treat: teachers so rarely get things offered like this and it made me feel valued and like my work is important." Book by: 1st Dec 8am buff.ly/yOJcqqO

EMC CPD Webinar: Approaches to Teaching Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde "Brilliant course with a great variety of approaches and resources that I can use with my department." Book by: 8am on 28th November buff.ly/1gRruTe

Join us at our Centre on Monday 1st December for an exciting evening event! This will be a great opportunity to share ideas and good practice, and connect with like-minded Media Studies and Film Studies teachers! Find out more & book: buff.ly/IgyVADZ

EMC CPD Webinar: Big Picture Writing A webinar exploring how 'big picture writing' can pay dividends in terms of students' longer term achievements, growing independence and pleasure as writers. Book by: 8am on 21st November buff.ly/ifmJqjD