The “V” word when speaking is an epidemic in Spain: vergüenza. We’re here to cure it. Your students know more English than they show; the fear of being wrong locks it away. In this hands-on 75-minute session, Eric Poris, founder of Easyworld Academy, shares the methodology that turns vergüenza into confidence, and how he tested it on himself: going from four words of Kinyarwanda to haggling in a Rwandan market in under eight hours. But you won’t just listen. Together, we’ll build a real student profile, then pool the room’s expertise in open-space circles where every teacher’s strength meets another’s challenge. You’ll leave with a ready-to-use speaking activity for Monday, resources and inspiration for your students, and a network of teachers to lean on.

Discover how generative AI can support and transform language learning through practical, innovative approaches to teaching. This session explores how to use AI responsibly and effectively in the language classroom, highlighting opportunities to personalise learning, encourage student engagement, and support the development of language skills. Participants will gain practical ideas and inspiration to integrate AI tools into their teaching practice, while considering the importance of critical thinking, creativity, and the teacher’s role in an AI-enhanced learning environment.