SMART BRUNCH | 9 inspiring videos from IATEFL 2025

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Monday

11:00 Mastering Micro-Learning: Short in Time, Powerful in Result11:40 The one-minute management approach: strategies to inspire student success
Tuesday

11:00 Edutainment in Action: Why Songs Belong in Every Classroom
Wednesday

11:00 A framework for creating own AI assistants11:40 Using Instagram to promote multimodal literacy

Thursday

11:00 P.U.S.H. Your students!11:40 Effective teaching strategies in crisis and tech-limited times
Friday

11:00 VUCA English for a VUCA World: teaching in instable contexts11:40 The Brain, the Bot, and the Coach. Innovative Ways to Boost Neuroplasticity

Nataliya Vizir

Language consultant, trainer and coach, Teacher trainer, ICF Coach

VUCA English for a VUCA World: teaching in instable contexts
Teaching ESP and Business English often involves setting clear goals and helping learners reach those on time. However, many live and work in contexts where learning is difficult to plan and learning goals change. This session will investigate ways to employ coaching, asynchronous learning and other tools to ensure learners' progress even in unpredictable contexts.

Alla Pysanka

ESP course designer, English teacher, and teacher trainer
Using Instagram to promote multimodal literacy

Instagram isn’t just for selfies and cat reels anymore — it’s a goldmine for language teachers. With real-life, authentic language in captions, stories, reels, and comments, it offers students a chance to see English in action.But there’s more: Instagram combines words, visuals, sound, and interaction — making it the perfect platform to explore multimodal communication. That’s why one of the key roles of today’s language teacher is to help learners understand, respond to, and create multimodal texts — not just read and write, but engage.

Olha Yavorska

ICF-accredited Neurolanguage Coach, certified Business English trainer, Macmillan Education Scholarship winner, teacher trainer, and an international conference speaker.
The Brain, the Bot, and the Coach. Innovative Ways to Boost Neuroplasticity

In this session we will dive into the intersection of neuroplasticity, AI, and coaching to reimagine how learners can enhance their English skills. You will discover how multifaceted AI immersion engages different modes to foster neural pathways. By the end of the talk, you will be equipped with fresh, actionable insights to integrate AI meaningfully into your teaching.

Kateryna Protsenko

DELTA Programme Leader, Cambridge CELTA and DELTA Trainer, Examiner, Materials writer
A framework for creating own AI assistants

With the development of AI, it is now possible to train personal AI assistants without any technical knowledge. This talk will explore how custom GPTs can assist teachers with everyday teaching routines. I will show examples of custom GPTs, provide step-by-step instructions for building them, highlight common AI errors, explore ways to avoid them, and discuss ethical considerations.

Oleksandra Avramenko

An English teacher with 10+ years of experience, a school mentor, and a project developer. Creator of educational programs for children and teens. 2024 IATEFL Scholarship winner and two-time IATEFL speaker
The one-minute management approach: strategies to inspire student success

In this workshop, we will explore a range of quick yet highly effective strategies to help you respond thoughtfully and efficiently to a variety of situations, including moments of success as well as those often perceived as failures. These approaches are grounded in practical psychology and communication techniques, making them useful tools not only for managing and motivating your students in the classroom but also for leading a team in a professional setting.

Natalie Dudchenko

Founder of @studyless.online і @studyless.kids
Edutainment in Action: Why Songs Belong in Every Classroom (Delegate’s experience and a practical perspective)

In this session, you’ll discover why songs are more than just background noise — they’re powerful tools for memory, engagement, and emotional connection. I’ll share fresh insights from an international conference on edutainment, and then we’ll dive into practical application.

Natalia Liashko

Highly qualified teacher trainer in Ukraine and abroad, has qualifications such as CELTA, DELTA, IH-CYLT, TKT, CAE, etc. An International Speaking Examiner, a CELTA trainer and a neurolanguage coach.
P.U.S.H. Your students!

We will explore PUSH techniques that can help you master the art of involving students in the lesson. This efficient practice can help unlock students’ success and potential and develop their creativity and critical thinking skills.

Tetiana Lesyk

Business English & ESP expert, has qualifications such as CPE, CELTA, VSCEP, the author of Pronunciation course & Diagnostics
Effective teaching strategies in crisis and tech-limited times

How can we help learners find their voice — even in difficult times?In this session, Tetiana Lesyk, pronunciation and business English trainer, will share key ideas from her IATEFL Edinburgh presentation, reflect on teaching in challenging times, and offer practical insights into helping learners speak more clearly and confidently. Join us and discover strategies that make pronunciation practice effective, hear about Tetiana’s courses for professionals, and take part in a special giveaway during the session.

Jane Kaskova

Cambridge Examinеr. IELTS, CAMBRIDGE tutor, CELTA certified English Teacher
Mastering Micro-Learning: Short in Time, Powerful in Result

Discover how micro-learning transforms educational practices by delivering content in short, focused bursts. This talk explores the origins, benefits, and design principles of micro-learning, supported by recent research. Learn how micro-learning addresses modern challenges such as shrinking attention spans and evolving skill demands and see real-world examples of its effectiveness. Ideal for educators and trainers looking to enhance their teaching methods with flexible, engaging, and highly effective learning strategies.

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