TESOL-SPAIN 27^th. NATIONAL CONVENTION

Process, Progress and Portfolios: Frameworks for Language Learning.

26 - 28 March, 2004

Centro de Enseñanza Superior Luis Vives CEU

C/ Tutor 35 28008 Madrid

Here are just some of the companies who will be presenting at the convention:

Trinity College London International Examinations Board - Trinity, inventors of the world-famous Graded Examinations in Spoken English, has now invented the Integrated Skills in English exams - the first series of multi-ability ESOL exams based directly on the descriptors of the Common European Framework and which also include the use of portfolios and even IT. They enhance our philosophy of candidate-centred content and complete flexibility for the teacher and the centre.

The Interuniversity TEFL Programme consists of:
Master (80 credits)
Diploma (40 credits)
Certificate (15 credits)
It represents an innovation in the fields of postgraduate and online education and promotes learning as a collaborative undertaking and the critical reflection on one`s own teaching practice and beliefs. FUNIBER offers grants for the Master and the Diploma.

Express Publishing provides teachers and students with all the most modern and effective methods for learning English.
 

Are you a teacher interested in Cultural Exchange? Would you like to experience a Language and Cultural Immersion in the United States? The VIF Program places educators in regular positions in US public schools for positions ranging from one to three school years. Learn about the participation requirements as well as the many benefits and services available to VIF participants!

English for everyone - We offer a huge range of English language-related activities here in Spain. For teachers we offer resources, training and information, while students can learn English at one of our centres or online. And everyone can get advice on studying in the UK by calling our Education UK contact centre on 902 170 547.

Summertown Publishing is based in Oxford and specialises in business and technical books for second-language learners. We publish the only full three-level preparation course for the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) on the market. It is now complemented by "Progress to Vantage" and the brand new "Double Dealing". Our prize-winning "Technical English" is used as both a resource book and textbook.

The OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS website for ELT teachers in Spain. This website is designed to help busy teachers. It includes a range of free material, and also offers resources to accompany existing OXFORD courses. Full information about Oxford products is also available. Definitely worth a visit.

speechinaction publishes 'Streaming Speech: Listening and Pronunciation for Advanced Learners of English' an electronic publication (online and CD-ROM) with Student's Book, Teacher's Guide, and website. It is revolutionary in its use of: (a) spontaneous speech for pronunciation practice, (b) technology to show the patterns of fast spontaneous speech.

Saint Louis University, Madrid - The European campus of Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, offering the first two years of over 70 accredited bachelor degree programs in the arts and sciences, engineering, business and health fields. All programs are fully integrated with programs at the home campus. Four year degree programs are offered in Spanish and International Business.

ETS: TOEFL, headquartered in Princeton, U.S.A., is the worlds largest private educational testing organization and the developer of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and other internationally-recognized English language tests and assessment tools. To find out more about ETSs tests and services visit www.ets.org

Vektor Multimedia was launched in 1989 after 5 years of academic research into technology-based language learning in the UK. From the outset, it has been a leader in the creation of learning applications for businesses and schools and in laying the foundations for the new age of multimedia and e-learning.
Cambridge University Press is one of the most important ELT publishers in the world. We publish the past papers from the Cambridge ESOL examinations and the leading Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation titles. The publication of the new edition of English Grammar in Use with CD-ROM makes this year extremely promising.

International House Madrid - 50 years of proven expertise and innovation supported by an international respect for our methods makes us one of the foremost providers of teacher training in the world. CELTA courses start in May 2004 together with several specialised courses in key areas such as teaching young learners and business English.

The London Tests of English from London Examinations are English Language examinations designed to be accessible to everyone learning English as a foreign language - from young teenagers to adults in professional employment. For more information call +44 20 7758 5656. London Tests of English - delivered locally and recognised globally.

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) - Cambridge ESOL exams are the worlds leading range of certificates for learners of English, taken by around 1.5 million people in 135 countries each year. In addition to these exams, Cambridge ESOL also offers a range of internationally recognised qualifications for language teachers

In anticipation of any questions that you may have concerning the upcoming TESOL-SPAIN Convention, to follow is some introductory information about the convention, a price list for tables at the convention and prices for advertising in the pre-programme or programme. See our advertising page for more information on tables and rates.

TESOL-SPAIN is a non-profit-making, voluntary organisation. In years past, various organisations have made different types of donations to the TESOL-SPAIN Conventions in addition to sponsoring speakers. The following is a list of some of the donations that have been and have contributed to the growing interest in and success of our conventions. We thank all of you who have contributed in these ways before. If you would like to contribute in some way to this 2004 convention, either in one of the ways listed below or in any other way not mentioned, please contact Hilary Plass, whose contact details can be found below.

1) Contributions to the convention packet given to speakers and participants

i) Bags to carry all convention programs and materials

ii) Pens

iii) Pads of paper

iv) Mouse pads

v) CD ROMs

vi) Folders

vii) Pins

2) On site raffles for prizes such as

i) Dictionaries

ii) New course books

iii) CD ROMs

iv) Free courses or seminars

3) Sponsoring or subsidising

i) The convention cocktail

ii) Social events such as the convention dinner/buffet

iii) Other, e.g. travel expenses / contribution to the site rental

4) ESL theatre performances

We look forward to seeing you at the TESOL-SPAIN convention. If I can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Hilary Plass, Publisher Liaison Officer

e-mail: hilary_plass@yahoo.es  Telephone: (00 34) 91 369 1774

Address: c/ Santa Polonia 8, 4B, 28014 Madrid, Spain

The Theme: Process, Progress and Portfolios: A Framework for Language Learning has been decided upon to encourage presentations which will enable us to provide a forum for discussion on how the implementation of the Council of Europe Framework of Reference for Language Learning and the introduction of the Portfolio for Language Learning will affect the teaching and learning of English in Spain. The theme is naturally generating great interest from potential speakers and participants in Spain, within Europe and further afield.

Presentations relating directly to the theme or to language education in general are welcome and there will be space in the timetable for product presentations. We do, however, urge those wishing to sponsor speakers (and/or give product presentations) to make sure we receive proposals by the deadline date, 31^st October. With an average of 110 presentations it is imperative we draw up a balanced timetable in November and appropriately place speakers within the event. We aim to have the programme available for promotion of the convention by the beginning of December, thus, we can not guarantee that late proposals will result in speaker needs being met and appropriate time slots being given.

The convention site (Centro de Enseñanza Superior Luis Vives-CEU, c/Tutor, 35) is centrally located in Madrid, with easy bus, metro and taxi access and there are many hotels and hostels for a range of budgets within walking distance. We are applying for discounted AVE and RENFE tickets for those travelling to Madrid from within Spain.

The exhibition area will be located at wide, open areas at either end of floors (next to staircases) on which presentations will take place throughout the convention. There is provision for electricity supplies on all floors. Tables will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

Publications (the full pre-programme and programme) will have a print run of at least 1,000 copies and be sent to all participants and many other teaching institutions in advance of the convention. There will also be an initial mailing to around 5,000 educational institutions in Spain in December.

The convention will celebrate the 27^th anniversary of TESOL-SPAIN. We are applying for the event to be accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education and are looking forward to an exciting and a very well attended event, with something in the region of 800 participants from the different teaching sectors. The event is already being widely advertised in ELT publications, ELT-related web-sites and through e-lists. Advertising will be broadened and increased as we get nearer the event itself.

Information on various ways in which you might like to participate in the TESOL-SPAIN 27^th National Convention follows. It is intended as introductory material, with contact details of members of the Convention Committee who will be able to help you further. We look forward to collaborating with you in offering professional support to Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages in Spain

Convention Co-ordinator: Sarah Hill 91 590 3761 shill@astex.es

Website: http://www.tesol-spain.org/convention2004