Methodology and teacher development
- Neuroinclusion in the classroom
- Fast fillers and speaking techniques
- Grammar and learner autonomy
- Redesigning inherited courses
- Breathing practices for teachers
A charity conference for language teachers
IH KyivTeacher Training Day
Stand with Ukraine in Teaching
One day of practical ideas for English language teachers from around the world.
- 13 practical sessions across two parallel rooms
- International speakers and the IH Kyiv academic team
- 100% of participation fees support Come Back Alive
3October, Saturday
13practical sessions
2parallel rooms
690UAH per ticket
How the day unfolds
From the welcome to the closing words. All times are Kyiv time.
- 09:15Welcome
- 09:30Opening plenary
- 13:30Break
- 14:00Afternoon programme
- 17:45Closing
Room 1 and Room 2 run in parallel from 11:30. Choose the route that matches your classroom and your goals.
Two rooms, one day
Sessions run in parallel. Move between rooms whenever you like: you will have both links from the morning.
Specialist contexts and technology
- Roleplay in language practice
- Military English and NATO STANAG
- Supporting learners with trauma
- Young learners and technology
- AI in mixed-ability classrooms
Learn together. Support Ukraine
IH Kyiv's annual conference connects educators through current methodology, practical classroom solutions and professional exchange.
13sessions
2parallel rooms
1shared professional goal
100% of participation fees go to the Come Back Alive Foundation
After registration, a manager will contact you to confirm your place and provide payment instructions.
- The foundation has supported Ukrainians in need since 2014
- Every conference registration becomes part of that support
- The foundation publishes open reports on how the money is spent
Build your route through the day
Choose between two rooms as the day unfolds. All times are Kyiv time.
Morning
09:15 – 13:30
Tetiana Oratovska
Opening
The director of IH Kyiv welcomes participants, opens the conference and explains how the day is structured.
Room 1
Boelo van der PoolNeurodiversity on Both Sides of the Classroom
Session details
Neurodiversity on Both Sides of the Classroom
Session details- For
- Language teachers, teacher trainers and school leaders
- Session abstract
- A practical look at neurodiversity among learners and teaching staff. Boelo explores how neurodivergent teachers experience the workplace and how language schools can build more inclusive environments.
Glenn StandishFUN, FAST FILLERS!
Session details
FUN, FAST FILLERS!
Session details- For
- Pre-CELTA and Post-CELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- A practical collection of fast, enjoyable activities for starting a lesson, changing its pace or filling the moment when a plan ends early.
Robert MartínezAI & Us: "Can I?" Isn't the Same as "Should I?"
Session details
AI & Us: "Can I?" Isn't the Same as "Should I?"
Session details- For
- Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- An interactive session on responsible AI in teaching, working with minors, copyright and practical classroom guidelines.
Kate LloydGet them talking!
Session details
Get them talking!
Session details- For
- Pre-CELTA and Post-CELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- Why learners, especially teenagers, may be reluctant to speak and what practical changes can bring them into classroom interaction.
Room 2
Kris KirbyBringing acting to the classroom: The role of roleplay in practising language
Session details
Bringing acting to the classroom: The role of roleplay in practising language
Session details- For
- Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- How to create purposeful roleplays, reduce reluctance to speak and help learners use target language more actively.
Ben DobbsMilitary English: What, Who, How and Why
Session details
Military English: What, Who, How and Why
Session details- For
- Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- What Military English covers, who needs it, how it can be taught and where NATO STANAG 6001 fits.
Break
Afternoon
14:00 – 18:00Room 1
Chris RichardsThe Three As: Autonomy, Agency and Authenticity
Session details
The Three As: Autonomy, Agency and Authenticity
Session details- For
- Post-CELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- Theory, practical approaches and classroom activities that support learner autonomy, agency and authenticity.
Christopher WalkerThe Three Operator Model
Session details
The Three Operator Model
Session details- For
- Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- An alternative way to understand the English verb system through its three main operators: do, be and have.
Courtney BaileyKeep, Revise, Cut: Redesigning Courses and Materials You've Inherited
Session details
Keep, Revise, Cut: Redesigning Courses and Materials You've Inherited
Session details- For
- Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- A practical Keep, Revise, Cut framework for evaluating inherited courses and materials without starting again from scratch.
Katja PrestonBreath Better, Teach Better, Learn Better
Session details
Breath Better, Teach Better, Learn Better
Session details- For
- Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- Two simple breathing practices for energy and calm that teachers can use personally and adapt for learners.
Room 2
Lara AlvarezHelping ESOL Students with Mental Trauma
Session details
Helping ESOL Students with Mental Trauma
Session details- For
- Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- How to support learners with traumatic experiences, create safer classrooms and use reflective writing, speaking and grounding techniques.
Raven AdamsHands-on, Hands-off: How Technology Impacts Young Learners
Session details
Hands-on, Hands-off: How Technology Impacts Young Learners
Session details- For
- Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- A comparison of technology-driven lessons with realia and tactile activities, focusing on engagement, enjoyment and young learners' attitudes.
Hamed HashemianUsing AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms
Session details
Using AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms
Session details- For
- Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
- Session abstract
- Practical ways to use AI for differentiated tasks, translated instructions and stronger participation in mixed-ability classrooms.
Tetiana Oratovska
Closing
Both rooms come together, we sum up the day and say goodbye until next year.
2026 speakers
International teachers, trainers and academic leaders with practical sessions for different stages of professional development.
Room 1
Boelo van der Pool
Language coach, teacher trainer and course developer
09:30-10:15 · Kyiv time
At the conference
Neurodiversity on Both Sides of the Classroom
Who it is for: Language teachers, teacher trainers and school leaders
A Dutch language educator, teacher trainer and course developer based in Spain. He draws on more than 25 years in language education and his own experience of dyslexia and ADHD.
Room 1
Glenn Standish
IH Toruń
10:30-11:15 · Kyiv time
At the conference
FUN, FAST FILLERS!
Who it is for: Pre-CELTA and Post-CELTA teachers
Glenn has taught English in Poland for 24 years and has served as Director of Studies at IH Toruń for 13 years. He tutors IHCYLT and IHCAM and moderates IHWO courses.
Room 1
Robert Martínez
Lacunza IH San Sebastian
11:30-12:30 · Kyiv time
At the conference
AI & Us: "Can I?" Isn't the Same as "Should I?"
Who it is for: Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
Robert has more than 32 years in ELT. He is a CELTA tutor and assessor, an IHWO and Eaquals inspector, and a Cambridge and IELTS assessment specialist.
Room 2
Kris Kirby
IELTS Kite
11:30-12:30 · Kyiv time
At the conference
Bringing acting to the classroom: The role of roleplay in practising language
Who it is for: Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
Kris has taught since 2007 across six countries, designed teacher training courses and now specialises in IELTS while running an online school.
Room 1
Kate Lloyd
IELTS Kite
12:45-13:30 · Kyiv time
At the conference
Get them talking!
Who it is for: Pre-CELTA and Post-CELTA teachers
An English teacher and trainer with 19 years of experience, specialising in IELTS. She holds Trinity DipTESOL and Cambridge Train the Trainer.
Room 2
Ben Dobbs
Distance Cert
12:45-13:30 · Kyiv time
At the conference
Military English: What, Who, How and Why
Who it is for: Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
A director of Distance Cert, Cert IBET learning mentor, experienced Military English teacher and developer of the Certificate in Teaching Military English.
Room 1
Chris Richards
The British School, Madrid
14:00-14:45 · Kyiv time
At the conference
The Three As: Autonomy, Agency and Authenticity
Who it is for: Post-CELTA teachers
Chris has taught since 2010 in ELT and secondary education and has worked as a DoS and Academic Manager. He holds an MEd in Applied Linguistics and a Diploma in Academic Management.
Room 2
Lara Alvarez
Independent educator
14:00-14:45 · Kyiv time
At the conference
Helping ESOL Students with Mental Trauma
Who it is for: Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
An education professional with 20 years of language teaching and 10 years of educational management and language school consulting.
Room 1
Christopher Walker
IH Bielsko-Biała
15:00-16:00 · Kyiv time
At the conference
The Three Operator Model
Who it is for: Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
Christopher is Director of Studies at IH Bielsko-Biała and editor of the IH Journal. He has taught English for about 20 years.
Room 2
Raven Adams
Yingfu Education
15:00-16:00 · Kyiv time
At the conference
Hands-on, Hands-off: How Technology Impacts Young Learners
Who it is for: Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
An ESL educator with seven years of experience and a Master of Education in Science, TESOL. She has taught more than 1,000 learners across six continents.
Room 1
Courtney Bailey
University of South Carolina
16:15-17:00 · Kyiv time
At the conference
Keep, Revise, Cut: Redesigning Courses and Materials You've Inherited
Who it is for: Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
An Instructional Designer at the University of South Carolina's Center for Teaching Excellence, working in instructional design, AI integration and faculty development.
Room 2
Hamed Hashemian
Le Quy Don School, Vietnam
16:15-17:00 · Kyiv time
At the conference
Using AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms
Who it is for: Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
Hamed has more than 15 years of teaching and teacher training experience. He is a Director of Studies and lead trainer in Vietnam and holds DipTESOL and an MA in TEFL.
Room 1
Katja Preston
IH Online Teacher Training Institute
17:15-17:45 · Kyiv time
At the conference
Breath Better, Teach Better, Learn Better
Who it is for: Pre-CELTA, Post-CELTA and Post-DELTA teachers
A DELTA-qualified trainer with more than 20 years in ELT and teacher education. She coordinates teacher development programmes at IH OTTI.
For conference participants
Special offers for participants
Conference participants will receive special offers on IH Kyiv teacher training programmes. Details will be announced during the event.
CELTAFor teachers starting out or wanting a systematic base
An internationally recognised Cambridge qualification with teaching practice, lesson planning and detailed trainer feedback.
- 120 hours of input and 6 hours of assessed teaching practice
- Detailed trainer feedback after every lesson
- A qualification accepted by schools worldwide
A charity conference for language teachers
Register for the conference
Leave your contact details. A manager will call to confirm your place and explain the next steps.
Participation fee: 690 UAHFree for International House teachers
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Participation details
Answers about participation, payment, rooms and your certificate.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Every participant receives a certificate of attendance for the full conference day — 495 minutes of live training, excluding the break.
How do I pay?
There is no online payment on the website. After registration, a manager will contact you with payment details.
How do I choose between two rooms?
Before the event, you will receive links and instructions. You can move between rooms during the day.
What is the conference language?
The working language of the conference is English.
Can I move between rooms during the day?
Yes. Both rooms run in parallel from 11:30 and you can move between them at any point — you build your own route through the day.
What do I need to take part?
A laptop or phone with a stable connection. We send the joining link and instructions to your email the day before the event.
Is the conference suitable for newer teachers?
Yes. Every session states the experience it is aimed at, from pre-CELTA to post-DELTA, so you can build a route that matches your stage.