ABSTRACT
Discover how simple, engaging active breaks (or brain breaks) can transform your Italian language classroom! This interactive session explores the cognitive and emotional benefits of incorporating active breaks into every lesson—from boosting focus and memory to reducing anxiety and improving overall student wellbeing. You'll learn how to seamlessly weave these short activities into your teaching and even turn standard language tasks into moments of playful learning. Walk away with a bank of fun, practical ideas that energise students and enhance their language acquisition journey.
BIO
Nathalie Marchand
A passionate and accomplished Language educator, Nathalie has been actively involved in language education in the UK and Australia for over 24 years. Over the years, Nathalie has acquired an extensive knowledge and experience in developing engaging teaching strategies and designing curriculum through her roles as head of department, Teaching and learning consultant and author of the Quoi de Neuf? Series an currently Advanced Specialist for Languages at Pearson. Her approach to teaching languages is to actively involve students in their own learning, by providing an engaging and effective program with a strong focus on differentiation. Nathalie regularly shares her experience and successful strategies with the teaching community through presentations and workshops.