Whether you’re a language teacher or learner, this is the perfect opportunity to sit down, relax and hear about new products and services from language suppliers.

Have a look at the 2009 exhibitor demonstrations

Friday 30th October   

10.45 - 11.30 EU careers - exploding the myths
Do you have to be perfectly bilingual to work for the EU? Are graduates only from certain universities admitted? Can you only work for the EU as a life-long civil servant? Myths debunked and real information supplied about how to get a job with the EU Institutions. European Institutions - 255 & 267

11.45 - 12.30 Spanish in sights and sounds
Using audio-visual materials in the classroom - a great tool for Spanish lessons at any level designed to develop communicative skills and cultural awareness. A lively presentation for teachers, by the Spanish publisher Santillana, including original TV and radio materials for advanced students. European Schoolbooks - 50 & 72

12.45 - 13.30 Making sense of interpretation: oops, did I really say that?
How do interpreters speak and listen at the same time? How do you avoid making mistakes. Examples of interpretation that could have gone wrong, and information about the requirements for training as an interpreter and for applying to work for the EU. European Institutions - 255 & 267

13.45 - 14.30 How to teach and travel the world for FREE
Hear it all from people that have been there and done that and receive a free printed battle plan to help get you overseas and in the RIGHT tefl job. A great opportunity to ask questions and get started. i-to-i will also give you a fun taster of what to expect on a TEFL course. i-to-i TEFL - TEFL 20

14.45 - 15:30 Speak European - and become an interpreter
You don’t have to be bilingual to become an interpreter. You need to speak your mother tongue really well and understand at least two further languages. If you have a first university degree you can apply to a conference interpretation masters programme in the UK or abroad. And then come join us for an accreditation test in Brussels. All about training and testing requirements. European Institutions - 255 & 267

15:45 - 16:30 Stimulating Spanish learning materials
A good audio book has to be educational but also pleasurable and exciting. HABLA CON EÑE does just that. Learn the language whilst widening your horizons, with exciting stories from Spain and Latin America by leading contemporary authors such as Borges, Cortázar, Rivas and Millás. Excellent for preparing for the DELE Superior (Spanish Learning Certificate). Habla con Ene (Punto Y Coma Magazine) - 16
   
Saturday 31st October   

10.45 - 11.30 Interpreting in EU Institutions - how to apply
Interpreters can work as staff members (civil servants) for just one institution after passing an open competition – or they can work as freelances for a range of institutions. How do you apply for the tests, What are the qualities we are looking for and how are the tests organised? European Institutions - 255 & 267

11.45 - 12.30 How to teach and travel the world for FREE
Hear it all from people that have been there and done that and receive a free printed battle plan to help get you overseas and in the RIGHT tefl job. A great opportunity to ask questions and get started. i-to-i will also give you a fun taster of what to expect on a TEFL course. i-to-i TEFL - TEFL 20

12.45 - 13.30 Portrait of Europe - a meeting of minds in 23 languages
The 27 Member States of the EU each contribute a unique cultural perspective to working together in the European Institutions. How do we deal with the rich language differences in the daily operation of the institutions? How do we involve the citizens in their own language? How can linguists play their part in managing the diversity of Europe? European Institutions - 255 & 267

13.45 - 14.30 KS2 Schemes of Work that teachers and children just love!
Catherine Cheater's complete French Scheme-of-Work for years 3 - 6 is already installed in nearly 4000 UK primary schools. Maria Cantero (Primary Modern Languages Consultant) explains how, while always remaining relaxed and fun, Catherine’s schemes of work meet the most rigorous requirements of the KS2 Framework for Languages (Examples in French and Spanish). European Schoolbooks - 50 & 72

14.45 - 15:30 Today a student - tomorrow a star: interpreters in the front line
EU-interpreters work in meetings at all levels – from supporting technical working parties to the Heads of State and Government. How do we make sure that students fresh from their university course can pull their weight next to their more seasoned colleagues? What are the quality criteria we apply for new recruits? European Institutions - 255 & 267

15:45 - 16:30 Feel at home in Madrid
This talk ensures you never feel like a tourist when visiting Madrid. Learn how to shop, eat and have fun like a local and discover the variety of language programmes (from short courses to University degrees) to learn Spanish for teenagers, students or businessmen. Turismo Madrid - 131
   
Sunday 1st November   

10.45 - 11.30 Whisper in my ear: interpreting for Europe
Interpreters are often essential in order to make the decision-making of the European Institutions function smoothly. Not everyone shares a language but interpreters can help out. Brussels is no Tower of Babel: the interpreting services make sure that everyone can participate and understand what’s going on in meetings. Come to hear more about a day in the life of Interpreters… European Institutions - 255 & 267

11.45 - 12.30 How to teach and travel the world for FREE
Hear it all from people that have been there and done that and receive a free printed battle plan to help get you overseas and in the RIGHT tefl job. A great opportunity to ask questions and get started. i-to-i will also give you a fun taster of what to expect on a TEFL course. i-to-i TEFL - TEFL 20

12.45 - 13.30 Brussels: Wish you were here…
Most staff working for the European Institutions live in Brussels or Luxembourg, as do many freelancers. These are both small and lively European Capitals with a great standard of living and a rich cultural life, centrally located in Europe with excellent connections.  Both have a large, active international community. How can you join us and be part of the European Project? European Institutions - 255 & 267

13.45 - 14.30 Motivate and inspire young learners of English
Discover ‘Little Bridge’, a resource that’s exciting EAL learners and teachers in the UK, combining enthralling software with print and audio. For one to one, class groups or at home, students learn quickly, integrate with their peers and fulfil their real potential. Also available for young learners of French (Petit Pont) and German (Kleinbrücken). Manic Monkey - 44

14.45 - 15:30 Staff selection competitions - testing ability rather than knowledge
How do the competitive entrance exams to the EU civil service work? What are the skills we look for and how are the different parts of the tests put together? What qualifications do you need in order to register for the test – and what do you need to demonstrate in order to pass it? European Institutions - 255 & 267