One-Day Intensive Training
Communicative Methods for the Modern ESL Classroom
A practical one-day teacher training exploring modern communicative teaching methods for today's ESL classroom.
Date
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time
10:00–17:00
Venue
International Kazakh-Turkish University
Location
Turkistan, Kazakhstan
Limited places available
About the Training
Inspire. Engage. Empower. Transform Classrooms. Shape Futures.
The most effective classrooms are no longer built on passive instruction. Today's learners need to think, communicate, and collaborate — and teachers need the tools to make that happen. This training moves beyond traditional lecture-based approaches to explore the communicative methods that are reshaping ESL education worldwide.
Across four focused sessions, participants explore inquiry-based and concept-based learning, problem-based learning, and project-based learning — three interconnected approaches that put students at the centre of the learning process. The day closes with a practical workshop where participants design activities they can use in their own classrooms immediately. Every session combines theory, live demonstration, and hands-on practice.
Training Programme
Four Sessions. One Transformative Day.
Each session builds on the last — from inquiry and understanding, through problem-solving and project design, to hands-on classroom application.
Inquiry-Based & Concept-Based Learning
Move beyond surface-level instruction by encouraging deeper thinking through student inquiry and conceptual understanding. This session explores how to design lessons that prompt learners to ask questions, investigate ideas, and build genuine comprehension — developing the thinking skills that underpin effective communication.
- Encouraging deeper thinking through guided inquiry
- Building conceptual understanding over rote memorisation
- Designing questions that drive student exploration
Problem-Based Learning
Develop students' real-world communication, collaboration, and critical thinking through structured problem-solving tasks. Participants explore how to create scenarios that require learners to negotiate, reason, and communicate in English — building the skills they need beyond the classroom.
- Real-world communication through authentic problems
- Collaboration and critical thinking in the ESL classroom
- Structured tasks that develop genuine language competence
Project-Based Learning
Design communication-driven projects that create long-term engagement and meaningful student output. This session covers how to structure projects that sustain motivation, develop multiple language skills simultaneously, and give learners ownership of their learning journey.
- Long-term engagement through meaningful projects
- Communication-driven output and student ownership
- Integrating multiple language skills in one framework
Practical Workshop
Put theory into practice. In this hands-on session, participants design and rehearse adaptable activities they can take directly into their own classrooms. Work collaboratively, receive feedback, and leave with a toolkit of ready-to-use communicative activities.
- Hands-on classroom application
- Interactive participation and peer feedback
- Adaptable activities for immediate use
Secure Your Place
Full-day intensive training with practical workshop. Limited places available.
Who Should Attend
Is This Training Right for You?
ESL / EFL teachers
University instructors
Language centre teachers
Methodology specialists
Trainee teachers
Educators interested in modern communicative methods
Outcomes
What You'll Take Away
Understand and apply inquiry-based and concept-based learning in the ESL classroom
Design problem-based learning activities that develop real-world communication and critical thinking
Structure project-based lessons that drive long-term engagement and meaningful student output
Leave with practical, adaptable activities ready for immediate classroom use
Shift teaching practice toward student-centred, communicative approaches
Your Trainer
Professor Christopher Korten
Professor Korten is an educator, trainer, and speaker with international experience across five continents. His training sessions are practical, participatory, and built around the principle that modern teaching must be communicative, student-centred, and grounded in real classroom application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for ESL teachers, university instructors, language centre teachers, methodology specialists, trainee teachers, and any educator interested in modern communicative teaching methods.
What time does the training run?
The training runs from 10:00 to 17:00 with breaks and a lunch break included.
Where exactly is the training held?
The training takes place in the Library (coworking hall) at the International Kazakh-Turkish University in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. All participants receive a certificate of completion signed by Professor Korten.
How much does the training cost?
The training costs $25 USD. You can register using the Stripe payment link on the event page.
How can I register?
You can reserve your place using the Stripe payment link on this page, or contact professorkorten@gmail.com for any questions.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Turkistan, Kazakhstan
Secure My Place
Full-day intensive training. Practical workshop format. Limited places available. Certificate of completion included.
Questions? Contact professorkorten@gmail.com