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Train with Kieran in the Use of Film and Video in Language Teaching

Published on March 4, 2019

By kierandonaghy

I’m delighted to announce I’m doing my most popular course, Film and Video in Language Teaching, again in Barcelona this year. On this course I train teachers how to use film and video critically and creatively in the language classroom. There are a total of twenty contact hours. The course language is English but the course is suitable […]

Train in the Use of Film and Video with Kieran in Barcelona

Published on April 24, 2017

By kierandonaghy

This July and September Kieran Donaghy, the director of Film English and renowned expert in the use of images in language education, will be giving teacher training courses on how to use film and video in the language classroom, aimed at in-service teachers. The course language will be English but the course is suitable for […]

Film in Action Nominated in ESU Awards

Published on October 18, 2016

By kierandonaghy

I’m delighted to announce that my latest book Film in Action: Using Moving Images to Teach Language (Delta Publishing) has been shortlisted in the prestigious English-Speaking Union English Language Awards in the  Resources for Teacher category. The ESU’s English Language Awards help to celebrate and reward innovation and good practice in the field of English […]

It’s been a long time coming …

Published on February 29, 2016

By kierandonaghy

After a number of years of writing, training and speaking at conferences, I’ve decided the time is right to have an author website – a central place to showcase my work – my books, films, projects, talks and training sessions. So my new website is the place to find out more about me and my […]

Film English Wins ESU Award

Published on December 19, 2014

By kierandonaghy

Film English has won the Runner-up prize in the English-Speaking Union President’s Award which recognises the widespread and successful use of technology to enhance English teaching and learning worldwide. It is presented for innovation and good design in the use of technology, for the teaching, learning and advancement of English as a first, second, or foreign […]

Film English Shortlisted for ESU Award

Published on October 13, 2014

By kierandonaghy

Film English has been shortlisted for the prestigous English Speaking Union President’s Award which celebrates and encourages the widespread use of technology in the teaching and learning of English. It was initiated in 2003 at the request of the then President of the ESU (1957-2011), HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, and the current President, HRH […]

Film English Wins MEDEA Award

Published on December 16, 2013

By kierandonaghy

The aim of the MEDEA Awards is to encourage innovation and good practice in the use of media (audio, video, graphics and animation) in education. They also recognizes and promotes excellence in the production and pedagogical design  of media-rich learning resources. The winners were announced during the MEDEA Awards Ceremony which took place as part […]

Film English Finalist in Medea Awards

Published on November 12, 2013

By kierandonaghy

  Film English has been selected as one of the nine finalists in the 2013 Medea Awards, the most important media education awards in Europe. There were 342 entries from 37 countries and the finalists were chosen by a jury made up of 118 education and media experts from 28 countries. The aim of the MEDEA Awards […]

Film English Wins ELTons Award

Published on May 27, 2013

By kierandonaghy

The ELTons, run by the British Council and sponsored by Cambridge ESOL,  are the only international awards that recognise and celebrate innovation in English language teaching. They reward educational resources that help English language learners and teachers to achieve their goals. All candidates are judged by an independent panel of ELT experts, using the Delphi Technique. Here is a […]