Uniwersytet Łódzki

William Shakespeare

English Language Centre - Studium Języka Angielskiego Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego

ul. Lindleya 5a
90-131 Łódź
https://www.elc.uni.lodz.pl

Contact: mgr Marta Rosińska-Trim

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events

Creating New Phrasal Verbs in Modern English

workshopat the university
When? 10:00 - 10:45
For whom? liceum, dorośli
Where? at the university: American Corner; ul. Jana Matejki 32/38, pokój: 202 90-237 Łódź | ZAPISY: elc@uni.lodz.pl
Language in English
Teachers Jacek Tysowski

This session explores how new phrasal verbs develop in English, highlighting linguistic creativity and adaptation. Students will learn how verbs combine with particles to create fresh meanings, often inspired by evolving social trends. Through examples and exercises, students will practice interpreting and even inventing phrasal verbs, enhancing both understanding and usage.

Quirky English

workshopat the university
When? 11:00 - 11:45
For whom? liceum, dorośli
Where? at the university: American Corner; ul. Jana Matejki 32/38, pokój: 202 90-237 Łódź; ZAPISY: elc@uni.lodz.pl
Language in English
Teachers Marta Rosińska-Trim

This session dives into the world of quirky English phrases such as hink pinks, Tom Swifties or contronyms to name but a few. Attendees will leave with a fresh appreciation for these linguistic oddities. Perfect for language lovers, curious minds, and anyone interested in the playful side of English!

That’s What I Said, but Not What I Meant

lectureonline
When? 17:00 - 18:00
For whom? liceum, dorośli
Where? online: ZOOM (CLICK TO JOIN)
Language in English
Teachers Rob Howard, IATEFL Poland

Competency in intercultural communication amongst international companies, groups and organizations has been challenging as more and more diverse teams form. This talk will look at some of the basic misunderstandings that have taken place within different groups of trained, expert educators, native and non-native alike, due to our own varying cultural backgrounds and offer up better methods to avoid potentially serious errors or miscommunications through examination of our own cultural voicing.

AI and teaching skills (a workshop for language teachers)

workshoponline
When? 18:05 - 19:05
For whom? dorośli
Where? online: ZOOM (CLICK TO JOIN)
Language in English
Teachers Agnieszka Burzyńska

We’ll explore how AI tools support teachers in developing students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Practical AI-enhanced activities for each skill will be presented.

Quirky English (for English teachers)

workshoponline
When? 19:10 - 20:10
For whom? dorośli
Where? online: ZOOM (CLICK TO JOIN)
Language in English
Teachers Marta Rosińska-Trim

This session dives into the world of quirky English phrases such as hink pinks, Tom Swifties or contronyms to name but a few. Teachers will leave with a variety of activities to teach these linguistic oddities to their high level learners. Perfect for language lovers, curious minds, and anyone interested in (learning about and teaching) the playful side of English!