To the Editor
ECO News
Letter 1
Hi I'm currently finishing off Chapter 5 (of 6) in an upcoming resource book. Harry Waters on LinkedIn |
Letter 2
Hania TIRF Insights: Climate Change Education | TIRF https://www.tirfonline.org/resource/tirf-insights-climate-change-education/ Good to see. Dan Barber was co-founder with me and two others of ELT Footprint. All the best Chris Christopher Graham |
Letter 3
Welcome to your Pavilion ELT newsletter In this edition, Gerhard Erasmus explores what educators and schools can do to tackle the climate crisis, and we share the full line up for our upcoming online event. New from Modern English Teacher Blog – The climate crisis – What can educators and school leaders do? It could easily be argued that educators and school leaders have a responsibility to work towards a bright future for their students. But what can we actually do? In this blog, Gerhard Erasmus explores a few practical ideas to get you started thinking about the climate crisis and implementing sustainability actions. |
Letter 4
Events Green Action ELT runs monthly online events covering a huge range of topics related to environmental action and language teaching. Join us to learn from experts and each other, connect with like-minded colleagues and help build a green ELT movement. All Green Action ELT events are free and open to everyone working in or with the language teaching sector around the world. So please invite your colleagues and industry friends! Whether you are thinking about environmental action for the first time or have lots of ideas and experiences to share, you are welcome to join us. If you have a suggestion for event topics or speakers, we would love to hear from you. Contact us via social media or email us: info@green-action-elt.uk If you would like view past Green Action ELT events, watch recordings or the session and read write-ups, you can visit our webinar library where |
Letter 5
Dear language learning specialist or supporter I am getting in touch because you have shown an interest in my work to make language learning inclusive and accessible at some point. My bilingual picture book Lapin is Hungry is now published by CALEC / TBR Books and a second Lapin story will be out soon. It has also been translated into Arabic / French, Chinese / French and German/ French. Audio versions of each one will be available soon. Based on my research studies and extensive experience as a puppeteer and teaching artist, the Creative Puppetry for French toolkit I am now developing aims at providing anyone interested in introducing French to young children - whether at home or in an educational setting - with all the resources / knowledge they need to embed a rich play and story-based creative practice. But for this toolkit to really support the Early Years community, I need the views of the people involved. Of course, I will understand if this is no longer of interest to you. But if you feel language learning is important and are keen to support our work, I would really appreciate your thoughts. Please consider filling in this short questionnaire if you can and / or share the link with people who might be interested. https://forms.gle/K8WkenpiLForTcbg7 Merci beaucoup! Tania Tania Czajka MEd - Learning & Teaching in Performing Arts | Teaching Artist | Author
LE PETIT MONDE STORIES Creative Puppetry for Languages
"This exquisite book shows what learning languages is all about. Highly recommended!" (Anonymous online customer) Available at TBR Books https://www.facebook.com/LePetitMondeStories/ @lapintaniaLPM tel: 079 100 45 743 |
Letter 6
Dear Alan, Finally, summer’s almost here. Which for many of us can only mean one thing: a trip to our local poo-infested beach. But a certain seaside town is making the most of the murky waters. Our roving reporter Ada recently paid a visit to Sh*t Beach to find out what’s got everyone talking. Or is that vomiting? Either way the town could do with some good publicity, so please watch and share our short video.
Here’s a fun fact. Last year, sewage was poured into our seas and rivers over 1,000 times a day. And the UK government isn’t legally required to do anything about it. That’s something everyone should know before their next trip to Sh*t Beach. Or to your nearest beach. Or your local river. So please watch and share to get the word out about our turd-infested waters. Thanks for watching. And remember to check what’s lurking before you go back in the water. Nish Kumar BS News Anchor (and pro comedian) |
Letter 7
Hi Alan, As the summer sun shines bright (at long last!), we invite you to join us in a movement that can help safeguard our planet's future. Next week marks the start of Plastic Free July, a global initiative challenging us all to reduce our single-use plastic waste for an entire month. Sounds easier said than done, right? Well, luckily we’re here to help you get started and get involved with easy, affordable, and impactful swaps to help make a positive change for Plastic Free July and beyond. Read our guide: 52 ways to reduce your plastic Not sure where to begin? Check out our handy guide, packed with great tips and hacks to help you get started! Whether you’re just beginning your journey to reduce plastic, looking for fresh ideas, or seeking a reset on your sustainable habits, our guide has something for everyone Easy changes you can try right now!
Switch to soap bars: Use soap bars instead of liquid soap in plastic bottles for washing your hands and in the shower. You can also get bars of shampoo in some stores. 🧼 Take it further Aside from making positive changes in your own home, there are many other ways you can help make a difference this Plastic Free July. Here are some ideas to try:
Spread the word: Tell your family and friends about Plastic Free July and encourage them to join you in taking part. Together, we can amplify our impact and drive meaningful change! Book a talk or workshop for your business There’s still time to book a corporate talk or workshop for your company to celebrate Plastic Free July at your workplace. Hosting an event with us is a fantastic way to spread awareness and engage your colleagues in reducing their plastic waste. Watch our promo video for a taste of what to expect, and click the button below to find out more details. Find out more & make a booking enquiry We understand that going totally ‘plastic-free’ is very challenging (and, in fact, nearly impossible for most people), so please don’t feel disheartened if you encounter difficulties along the way. Remember, it’s the system that needs to change, but every small step you take helps push us toward that goal. So, stay encouraged and continue to do the best you can! Good luck for Plastic Free July! Together we can make a real difference 💚
Everyday Plastic Bon Volks Studios, 12 Park Lane, Margate CT9 1RQ |
To the Editor