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English Language Programs

English Language Programs

The English Language Office (ELO) of tfhe Public Affairs section works with Turkish universities and with the Turkish Ministry of Education to help improve the teaching of English and to disseminate information on American culture and institutions. The office assists in the implementation of English Language Teaching (ELT) teacher development programs nationwide, and coordinates a sales and distribution program to make high-quality English language teaching materials and reference sources more accessible. The office works closely with the English teaching association INGED, with program directors, school administrators, and teachers from both the government and private sector to make the teaching of English more effective.

Programs and Activities

  • Teacher Development Workshops and Presentations: Previous Teacher Development Events and Handouts,Request Form (PDF 44 KB)
    on a variety of topics including: curriculum development, content-based learning, ELT methodology, American studies.
  • English Language Specialists English Language Specialists are recognized experts in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). They conduct programs with Turkish educational institutions as well as the Ministry of Education. English Language Specialists in Turkey.
  • Placement of English Language Fellows (ELFs) Placement of English Language Fellows (ELFs) for one academic year at Turkish universities or tertiary-level institutions: EL Fellows for 2011-2012, Former EL Fellows (2003-2010)
  • The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program is designed to allow young Turkish teachers of English to teach Turkish and study at an American university for an academic year. Information about the FLTA program.
  • English Access Microscholarship Program The English Access Microscholarship Program is a Department of State initiative aimed at providing English language instruction and future prospects for underprivileged secondary school students. English Access Microscholarship Program.
  • Distribution of United States Government Produced Materials Distribution of United States government-produced materials for teacher development and the teaching of English and American culture.

 

Events 

 

11-13 October 2012
1st International Symposium
Foreign Language Education and its Applications in Prep Classes
http://sempozyum.marmara.edu.tr/YabanciDilSempozyumu2012/ Marmara University, Istanbul
23 February 2013 
9th Annual Çevre ELT Conference http://www.biletix.com/etkinlik/PZCEV/ISTANBUL/tr 
Theme: Dancing with the Methods (TBC)
Çevre College, İstanbul, Turkey
09-10 March 2013 
Theme: Outliers in ELT : Making the most out of today’s opportunities http://elt2012.bilgi.edu.tr/
Bilgi University, İstanbul, Turkey
 
23 March 2013 
7th International ELT Conference
Theme: CEFR – From a Teaching to a Learning Curriculum
Beykent University (İstanbul, Turkey)
 
26-27 April 2013 
ISZU 1st International ELT Conference: Lessons from the past to shape the future http://www.iszu.edu.tr/news/NewsDetail.aspx?cid=560#.UJuoScVT_1x
İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (İstanbul, Turkey)
26-28 April 2013
İstek ELT 2013 (Yeditepe University – İstanbul, Turkey)
Theme: Through Their Eyes – Understanding Learner Perceptions of Teaching and Learning http://istekelt.com/
08 May 2013 
Theme: Empowering Pre-service/Novice English Language Teachers in Turkey http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Marmara-University-Conference.html?soid=1102427571802&aid=oUU8rEXwcPY
Marmara University - Atatürk Education Faculty Department of ELT (İstanbul, Turkey)
 
18 May 2013 
Fatih University Prep School 6th International ELT Conference
Theme: Target Language Development as a Dynamic Phenomemon
FELT 2013 (İstanbul, Turkey) 
23-26 May 2013 
10th Annual EALTA Conference (with Sabancı University)
Theme: The Impact of Language Testing and Assessment
EALTA 2013 (İstanbul, Turkey) 
17-18 June 2013 
13th BUSEL International Conference http://www.bilkent.edu.tr/~tresearch/
Theme: Teachers Exploring Practice for Professional Development
Bilkent University (Ankara, Turkey) 
04-06 October 2013 
The 16th International INGED Conference http://www.inged.org.tr/
INGED 2013 (Dokuz Eylül University – İzmir, Turkey)

 

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Contact Information

  • English Language Office
    American Embassy
    Public Affairs Section
    Atatürk Bulvarı 110
    Kavaklıdere 06100
    Ankara - Turkey

    Tel: (312) 457 7347
    Fax: (312) 467-3624

    elo_ankara@state.gov

Announcements

  • The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA)
    The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA)
    Program Announcement
    TEA provides international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States.
    Application for International Teachers
    TEA provides international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States.


  • Electronic Village Online (EVO) 2013
    Registration for the TESOL International Association’s (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) 2013 Electronic Village Online opens.

    Registration closes on January 13.

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