IELTS Retreat for Teachers
A three-day in-person IELTS retreat in Aghveran for teachers focused on helping students develop both skill and score.
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About This Event
This three-day retreat, led by Professor Korten, offers IELTS teachers an immersive professional development experience in the mountain setting of Aghveran, Armenia. The programme is centred on a core principle: teaching students to develop genuine skill alongside exam performance. Rather than treating IELTS preparation as a formulaic exercise, participants explore how to build the underlying competencies — in writing, speaking, listening, and reading — that produce both stronger scores and more capable English users. The retreat format allows for deeper engagement than a typical workshop, with twelve hours of structured training spread across three days, peer collaboration, and personalised guidance.
Who Should Attend
What You'll Gain
- Teach IELTS in a way that develops genuine student skill, not just exam technique
- Build confidence in teaching all four IELTS components with a skill-centred approach
- Develop strategies for balancing skill development with score improvement
- Collaborate with peers in an immersive, retreat-format learning environment
- Leave with practical materials and frameworks for immediate classroom use
Programme Schedule
Day 1 — Foundations (3 hours)
Setting the framework: skill vs. score, the IELTS teaching landscape, and building a skill-centred approach
Day 2 — Core Skills (6 hours)
Intensive sessions covering writing, speaking, listening, and reading through a skill-development lens, with practical workshops and peer collaboration
Day 3 — Integration and Planning (3 hours)
Morning session bringing the framework together: implementation planning, personalised strategies, and closing discussion
Your Presenter
Professor Christopher Korten
Oxford & Cambridge · International Teacher Trainer & Consultant
With over twenty years of international experience across five continents, Professor Korten works with universities, institutions, and educators worldwide to raise the standard of English language teaching. His events combine rigorous academic foundations with immediately applicable classroom strategies.
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Secure Your Place
Registration details for this event.
For registration details and accommodation information, please contact professorkorten@gmail.com.
Contact for DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the retreat held?
The retreat takes place in Aghveran, a mountain resort area approximately one hour from Yerevan, Armenia. Venue details will be confirmed closer to the event.
How many hours of training are included?
The retreat includes twelve hours of structured training: three hours on Friday, six hours on Saturday, and three hours on Sunday morning.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. All participants receive a certificate of completion signed by Professor Korten.
How can I register?
For registration details, please contact professorkorten@gmail.com.
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