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NATECLA National Conference 2012 The Mystery and Magic of Language

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NATECLA National Conference 2012 The Mystery and Magic of Language

The NATECLA conference and exhibition runs from 4pm Friday 6th July until after lunch on Sunday 8th July.

We have chosen ‘The Mystery and Magic of Language’ as the theme for NATECLA’s thirty-fourth National Conference as we consider the fascinating process of acquiring, learning and using language. Learning to distinguish patterns and make associations – the magic moment when we realise that everything has a name – is all part of the journey to communication and the mysterious bond that ties humanity together. Come to the Liverpool conference and explore these themes and much more besides.

This year promises to be one of the most stimulating and ‘magical’ conferences yet. The programme offers a varied and exciting choice of workshops at every session during the weekend, covering all aspects of practice and research, delivered by presenters with a wealth of experience to share. There will be an opportunity to network with colleagues, browse and buy at the resources exhibition and relax in pleasant surroundings with delicious food and excellent company.

We are delighted that Marina Lewycka has accepted our invitation to give the keynote address on Friday evening. Marina is a successful author and her books include: ‘A Short History of tractors in Ukrainian’ (which has sold over a million copies in the UK), ‘Two Caravans’ and ‘We are All Made of Glue’. Being a writer links in well with the conference theme - Marina says she started writing because it was ‘the sounds and rhythms that captivated me - it was like creating my own magic spells.’ Marina is pictured below.

On Saturday and Sunday there will be a diverse range of workshops on offer, delivered by both new and familiar faces to NATECLA on themes ranging from taking the fear out of phonology to international ESOL, from practical teaching tips to web-based homework.

There is ample on-site car parking at the reasonable price of 50p per day and then a further £1 overnight.
 
Please complete form attached at the bottom of this page and return to National Centre and make your payment or send a purchase order.
 
A limited number of bursaries are available for NATECLA members who are unable to secure funding from their employer. For details, please email Chloe Hindmarshnateclauk@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is 4th May 2012.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities contact cordinator@natecla.fsnet.co.uk

 

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NATECLA Member rate

NATECLA

Non member rate

Full Weekend Residential

£320.00

£370.00

Full Weekend Non residential. (Includes lunches and evening meals)

£250.00

£300.00

Saturday only (Includes Lunch but not evening meal)

£160.00

£200.00

Friday only (Evening meal and keynote address)

£60.00

£80.00

Sunday only (One workshop, plenary and lunch)

£60.00

£80.00

One night residential. Friday or Saturday. Please advise

£210.00

£250.00


Membership conference booking fees
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  • Date(s): 06 July 2012 to 08 July 2012
  • Price: Free
  • Location: Hope Park, Liverpool Hope University
  • Address: Liverpool Hope University, Taggart Ave, Liverpool, Merseyside L16 9JD L16 9JD
  • Main contact: Jane Arstall
  • Telephone: 07875 683254
  • Email: info@natecla.org.uk

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