Professional Development

for English Teachers

The 31st P.A.R.K. Conference

Start smart, end brilliant: creative lesson bookends

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Monika Ziębakowska

KEY WORDSpractical strategies, beginning of lessons, lasting impression, creative activities and ideas

AGE GROUPSteens, young adults, adults

CEFR LEVELSB1, B2, C1

AUDIENCEmixed

I present a variety of dynamic activities to open and close lessons in a fun and memorable way. These strategies are designed to capture students' interest at the start and leave them with a sense of accomplishment at the end. From icebreakers and warm-ups to reflective closing activities, each idea aims to energize students, reinforce learning, and create a positive, engaging classroom atmosphere.

I am a graduate of Didactics of Foreign Languages at the Aleksander Gieysztor Academy of Humanities in Pułtusk and postgraduate studies in Oligofrenopedagogy - education and rehabilitation of people with intellectual disabilities at the Higher School of Pedagogy in Łódź. I have been working as an English teacher for 30 years. Currently I work at the English College private language school, where I hold the position of Director of Studies. Recently I have become an acredited and certified neurolanguage coach. On a daily basis, I am passionate about photography, music, literature and ornithology. I enjoy travelling and exploring the world around me.