The conference will be opened by Ksenija Leban, IATEFL Slovenia President, Magdalena Šverc, State Secretary, Minister of Education and Sport, Craig Dicker, Regional English Language Officer, US Embassy, Hungary, Robert Monro, Director of the British Council, Meta Grosman, IATEFL Slovenia honorary member.

Words not only create mental, but even more so physical and emotional response in the learner. This plenary talk will introduce present-day perceptions of the power of the word and the inseparability of the thinking and feeling processes, paying special attention to the recent discoveries on the human brain. Consequently, languages can only be taught effectively if personal content is triggered in the learner and a desire to master the language as an important life skill is instilled.

• Film in Cross-Curriculum Activities
  Tamara Bosnič, Alenka Krejan ( Slovenia )

  Does watching television have any effect on the knowledge of foreign languages? Should films become a part of curriculum? Are students interested in film techniques? A summary of students' responses will try to answer these questions. Can we combine English and Physics? Why not! The film 'Titanic' is a great opportunity to experience a cross-curriculum activity.

• ChickLit, LadLit and Toby Lit: An Overview of Very Recent British Prose and Poetry
  David A. Hill ( Hungary )

  In Britain new young voices of prose are blossoming. In poetry there are similar trends, with much excellent writing from the elders and a whole raft of younger poets. This workshop will discuss and illustrate these trends, and is intended as an update for all those who enjoy reading in English but are not sure what to choose any more.

• Putting Glamour into Grammar
  Simon Marshall ( UK )

  This practical workshop will offer you a variety of creative and effective grammar activities based on the principles of Humanistic Approaches. You will experience activities for all levels, from beginners to advanced.

• Drama Clubs
  Clare Matthews ( Slovenia )

  This workshop will consist of small presentations and participation exercises showing the usefulness of Drama in a foreign language. How children of all ages can join together and create a play, using all the necessary skills not only in speaking in a foreign language. I will show Drama techniques and games which can be used in a Drama class.

• Using ICT to develop communication skills
  Cheryl Morgan ( UK )

  In this workshop participants will investigate ways to use ICT to develop a range of 'key skills' including communication skills. Techniques for promoting key skills include: assessment, teaching and learning and accreditation. Participants will explore three UK websites used to develop basic and key communication skills: Key skills trainer for literacy and numeracy, and an example for project based learning.

• When Words Come to Life
  Alenka Rebula ( Italy )

  This workshop intends to focus on different personal perceptions of words by employing music, art and physical creativity. Special attention will also be given to the power of words and their influence on our frame of mind, concentration and memory. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss the role of words as mood stimulants, the importance of denotative and connotative meanings of words, the concepts of networking and the recollection of words, as well as the influence of words in modifying existing memory patterns.
  The workshop will be conducted in Slovene. For restricted audience only (20 participants). 

• First-Aid Drawing Lessons for Artistically Challenged Teachers
  Gorazd Vahen ( Slovenia )

  Have you ever started to sweat when your pupils and students asked you to draw a kitten, afraid that it may look like a Teletubby or not even that? If you have or if you haven't, you are welcome to give it a try benefiting from some practical tips in a relaxed atmosphere from an acclaimed children-book illustrator.

Whose Language Is It Anyway?
Rita Baker ( UK )

Many learners of English believe that they need mainly to increase the number of 'words' they 'know'. I argue that extending the uses of a core of key words and effective strategies is more time-efficient than extending the range of vocabulary. I suggest what words and strategies are essential for effective communication in an international context and the implications of this for teaching and learning.

• European Studies Project - Collaboration with Schools from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
  Milojka Babšek Valentinčič, Maxine Judge ( Slovenia )

  European Studies Project, founded by Departments of Education in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, offers the English language teachers a possibility to collaborate with Irish schools, attending the annual planning conference in Ireland . The project is low budget, requiring minimum administration. Students work on a joint cross-curriculum project, using ICT, particularly NINE conference (forum) to communicate.

• Same Goal - Different Expectations
  Maria Bakti, Andrea Orosz ( Hungary )

  In our research we looked at several lower primary schools from Southern Hungary and examined parents' and teachers' attitudes and expectations concerning English-language learning. The paper we intend to present at the IATEFL SLOVENIA Conference looks at the findings of the research, looking at how differences in expectations influence teachers' work.

• Students Exchange in the Primary School
  Laura Bračič, Polona Jezeršek ( Slovenia )

  Primary school Maksa Pečarja from Ljubljana joined a Comenius language project, which includes students' exchange. During the two weeks in Bilbao and later in Ljubljana children got to know each other, their country, language, school system, food, culture and lifestyle. The project they worked on was about differences between men and women as seen in art.

• The Pedagogical Portfolio or Quality Assurance in Professional Growth and Life
  Svetlana Dimitrova ( Bulgaria )

  The Pedagogical Portfolio was designed by an international team of experts in FLT methodology to facilitate the pre-service training of teacher-trainees, but its benefits are increasingly recognized by in-service novice teachers, too. As with the European Language Portfolio, it is both a powerful tool for personal growth and development, as well as an informative record of their professional achievement.

• Alma Karlin in Japan : Her Perspectives on Teaching Languages
  Frances Fister-Stoga ( Japan )

  During her stay in Japan , Alma Karlin was employed as a teacher of English and German. This presentation will examine the current project underway by Frances Fister-Stoga in Tokyo to bring to light Karlin's insights on the pedagogy of teaching foreign languages and their application to the present time.

• On-Line Project Work and English Classes
  Nives Kreuh ( Slovenia )

  How to make E nglish teacher enthusiastic about participating in web projects with their students? As a part of the in-service teacher training, I designed an on line course during which we engaged in an on line project work by using just e-mails. It was done in the way I considered would be done in classes with students.

• Teaching and Testing Listening
  Karmen Pižorn ( Slovenia ), Katalin Fehérváryné, ( Hungary )

  The authors of the book will talk about listening skill in English from teaching and testing perspectives and will discuss how the recently published Listening book (Into Europe series published by British Council Hungary and Teleki Publisher) may help students to improve their listening abilities, not only to prepare for European examinations but also to use English in real life.

• Mentor and Trainer Training Combined, the Budapest Experience
  Judith Révész, Caroline Bodóczky ( Hungary )

  Having successfully run mentor training courses at the Centre for English Teacher Training, Budapest since 1991, in 2003 we introduced a new element: trainer training. On the 120-hour course, participants train a group of pre-service teacher trainees for twelve weeks. We would like to discuss the changes and share the strengths and weaknesses of the new programme.

• Online Language Courses
  Nataša Ritonija ( Slovenia )

  DOBA has developed its own online study model, which helps transform learning from a classroom event to an ongoing process and gives participants more control over their own learning. Online study develops some new characteristics and skills of learners, such as constant activity, self-discipline, time management, team work, etc. The tutor constantly monitors the learners, gives feedback and motivates.

• Teaching Young Learners - Still a Challenge!
  Karmen Feher ( Slovenia )

  A good knowledge of a language one needs to use in every day situations means acquiring a sufficient level of all language skills. I would like to present some ways of motivating young learners for a long-term learning of these skills in English and other languages and the need for external evaluation, e.g. Cambridge Young Learners Tests, this brings about.

• National Geographic - The Use of Authentic Materials in the Classroom
  Renata Krivec ( Slovenia )

  The aim of this demonstration is to exemplify how authentic texts taken from the National Geographic can be used in the classroom as a teaching aid to supplement various topics, as a means of enriching the vocabulary or as a source of additional gap-fill exercises for the matura exam.

• A Living Language - Creating Component Users of English
  Steve Lever ( UK )

  The focus in teaching nowadays is on the competences of the language. It is not important what learners know, but what they can do with what they know. It is the responsibility of teachers, as educators, to equip their students with all the necessary skills in order to cope with the contemporary lingua franca that is English.

• How Jack D Helps in Teaching Vocabulary
  Ljiljana Tikvicki, Gordana Patarčič ( Serbia and Montenegro )

  In light of the continual search for challenging and effective vocabulary learning methods, this workshop is designed to help teachers with hands-on materials which will make classes effective, rewarding and interesting. It will deal with different approaches to teaching vocabulary and if you're curious to find out how Jack D fits into this picture, you are welcome to come along.

• Writing Professional English
  Nada Vukadinovič, Danica Dolinčar ( Slovenia )

  The authors would like to present the European Leonardo ESP project "Writing Professional English", primarily intended as a guide for the researchers who have to write up their scientific work in English, and those who teach English for academic purposes. The materials consist of a Practical Guide for Technical/Scientific Writers and interactive web-based exercises which will be demonstrated.

• A Cultural Journey through Ireland
  Maja Zor ( Slovenia )

  This workshop will show how to incorporate culture in the syllabus, how the culture can be taught through grammar and other exercises and activities. The focus will be on Ireland and Irish culture as it is one of the less known countries where English is spoken. Ireland will be presented through activities, video and photos.

• Music - Language - Movement - Art
  Darja Žnidaršič ( Slovenia )

  I would like to share with you a relaxing and useful experience how we can connect music, art, movements and language. This special method is inspiring and can be used in different ways. Everybody can use it during teaching and it will freshen up your lessons. You will need some appropriate trousers and shoes for moving in the gym.

18.30 - 20.00 THEATRE PERFORMANCE:

Drama Class, Maks Pečar Elementary School , Črnuče:
The Little Red Riding Hood and the Nasty Wolf

THEATRE PERFORMANCE:
Brežice Grammar School : Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Silver Blaze
The theatre performances will be followed by light refreshments

18.30 - 20.30 Marijan Rudel: CELTIC CIRCLE DANCES

Circle dancers will be served with light refreshments