What: Advanced English for English Teachers (B2/C1)
Who: English teachers, teacher trainers, and advanced Linguistics/TESOL/TEFL students
When: Biweekly on Thursdays at 13:00 MSK time starting February 12 (see exact dates below)
Where: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free

Session dates: 

Biweekly on Thursdays at 13:00 MSK on: 

Session 1: February 12

Session 2: February 26

Session 3: March 12

Session 4: March 26

Session 5: April 9

Session 6: April 23

Session 7: May 7

Session 8: May 21 

Session 9: June 4

Session 10: June 18

Session 11: July 2 

Session 12: July 9

What the series is about:

This series is a practical, supportive space for teachers to use English at a high level while exploring real topics connected to teaching, culture, education, and global communication. Sessions will include guided discussion, short readings, vocabulary practice, and speaking/writing tasks that help teachers stay sharp and confident in English.

The program will include some of the following topics and learning activities:

• Keeping Up With Contemporary English (slang, idioms, phrasal verbs, current usage)
• Academic and Professional English (presentations, summarizing texts, teacher communication)
• Vocabulary Expansion for Educators (high-register vocabulary, collocations, metaphors)
• Pronunciation Refinement (connected speech, stress, rhythm, clarity)
• English Through Literature & Media (short stories, films, podcasts, discussion circles)
• Professional English for Global Collaboration (conferences, networking, CVs, proposals)
• Writing Workshops for Teachers (reflective writing, peer feedback)
• Exploring Language Change (digital English, AI influence, modern communication styles)

Why it is useful:

Many English teachers spend so much time helping students communicate that they don’t always get enough chances to practice their own advanced English in a structured way. This series gives teachers time to focus on accuracy, fluency, and confidence—especially in professional settings.

It also supports teachers who want to:

• feel more confident speaking English in meetings and training sessions
• keep their vocabulary current and flexible
• strengthen academic reading and writing habits
• improve pronunciation and communication clarity
• stay connected to global English and new language trends

Why you should join:

This is a welcoming, low-pressure professional learning space where teachers can:
 practice English regularly with other educators

• learn useful vocabulary and expressions for teaching and professional life
• materials you can adapt or recycle for advanced student practice in your own classes
• build confidence in speaking, writing, and presenting
• share ideas and connect with teachers in a judgment-free community
• stay motivated and engaged in their own language growth

Technical requirements:

This workshop will take place online via Zoom.
 If you are interested in joining, please create a Zoom account beforehand. When registering, submit your valid email address to receive the Zoom link before the session.

Certificates : Earn an e-certificate from the Regional English Language Office!

To qualify for an e-certificate, you need to attend at least 9 out of 12 Zoom sessions.

About the Specialist: 

Marie van Romburgh is an English language educator with extensive international experience across Botswana, Myanmar, the Czech Republic, Costa Rica, and the United States. She has taught ESL in diverse K–12 and adult-learning environments and has led teacher training workshops in the United States and around the world including Haiti, Cambodia, Thailand, South Africa, Poland, and elsewhere. From 2014–2017, she was an English Language Fellow and full-time instructor supporting academic and cultural programming and served as an English language specialist in 2022. Marie holds a BA in English Literature from the University of South Carolina and an MA in TESOL from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Her specialties include English for Specific Purposes, university-level academic English, Educational Technology, and teacher development.  

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ALL AMERICAN CENTER IN MOSCOW EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE

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These sessions are hosted on Zoom, so if you are interested in joining, please create a Zoom account beforehand. When registering below, please submit your valid email address to receive a link to the class Zoom meeting 30 minutes before the session begins.

To join other AMC Online programs, please check the American Center’s website and TimePad calendars.

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