Conferenza per docenti di inglese 2026 a Milano

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Back to What Matters: Rediscovering the essentials of effective teaching

Si è conclusa venerdì 16 ottobre 2026 la Conferenza annuale per docenti di inglese di International House Milano | San Donato.

L’edizione 2026, dedicata al tema “Back to What Matters: Rediscovering the essentials of effective teaching”, ha riunito 226 partecipanti, il numero più alto mai registrato dalla nostra conferenza, con la sala al completo.

Grazie a tutti i docenti, teacher trainer, speaker, sponsor e professionisti ELT che hanno contribuito alla giornata.

In questa pagina puoi consultare il programma completo, gli speaker e gli abstract degli interventi dell’edizione 2026.

Venerdì 16 ottobre 2026
Orario: 8.30–16.15
Modalità: in presenza
Sede: Centro Congressi FAST, Piazzale Rodolfo Morandi 2, 20121 Milano
Partecipazione: gratuita

Docenti di inglese durante la conferenza annuale 2026 di International House Milano

Una giornata di formazione per docenti di inglese

La conferenza annuale EFL di IH Milano | San Donato riunisce docenti, teacher trainer, autori ed esperti dell’English Language Teaching per condividere esperienze, metodologie e strumenti utili per la classe.

Durante l’edizione 2026 i partecipanti hanno potuto:

seguire interventi dedicati alla didattica e allo sviluppo professionale;
approfondire metodologie e pratiche applicabili in classe;
confrontarti con speaker ed esperti del settore ELT;
incontrare altri docenti di inglese;
visitare gli stand degli sponsor e conoscere nuove risorse didattiche.

L’edizione 2026 ha registrato 226 partecipanti, il numero più alto mai raggiunto dalla conferenza.

Il tema della conferenza 2026

Back to What Matters: Rediscovering the essentials of effective teaching

In un contesto educativo caratterizzato da nuove tecnologie, crescente disponibilità di risorse e continui cambiamenti, diventa essenziale riconoscere ciò che produce un reale valore nell’apprendimento. La conferenza 2026 propone una riflessione sulle basi dell’insegnamento efficace: obiettivi chiari, attività ben progettate, interazione significativa, feedback utile e decisioni metodologiche fondate sui bisogni degli studenti.

Le sessioni offriranno prospettive, esempi e spunti pratici per trasformare questi principi in scelte didattiche concrete.

A chi è rivolta

La conferenza si rivolge a:

docenti di inglese delle scuole pubbliche e private;
insegnanti della scuola primaria e secondaria;
docenti EFL ed ESL;
insegnanti che lavorano in scuole di lingua, università ed enti di formazione;
teacher trainer e coordinatori didattici;
professionisti interessati alla metodologia e all’innovazione nell’insegnamento dell’inglese.

Programma

Programma completo della Conferenza per docenti di inglese 2026, svoltasi a Milano il 16 ottobre.

8.30–9.00 | Registration

Accoglienza e registrazione dei partecipanti.

9.00–9.15 | Welcome

Sarah Stats
Director, IH Milan & San Donato

9.15–10.00 | Graham Seed

Beyond the AI Prompt: Teaching the Human Communication Skills That Matter More Than Ever

Sponsored by Cambridge University Press

10.00–10.45 | Chantelle Walsh

Do You Believe in Magic? The Transformative Power of SEL in Today’s Classroom

Sponsored by Macmillan Education

10.45–11.30 | Coffee Break & Sponsor Stands

Coffee break and time to visit the sponsor exhibition area.

11.30–12.15 | Julie Wallis

Communication Confidence

Sponsored by International House Milan | San Donato

12.15–13.00 | Glenn Standish

Get Them Talking! Practical Freer Speaking Activities

Sponsored by International House Milan | San Donato

13.00–14.30 | Lunch & Sponsor Stands

Pausa pranzo e visita agli stand degli sponsor.

14.30–15.15 | Lucie Cotterill

Swipe Right for English! Making Learning Irresistible in the Attention Economy

Sponsored by International House Milan | San Donato

15.15–16.00 | Nino Naso

The Method We Buried Too Soon? Audiolingualism as a Retrieval Strategy in Modern ELT

Sponsored by International House Milan | San Donato

16.00–16.15 | Thank You & Wrap-Up

Conclusioni e saluti finali.

Speaker della Conferenza 2026

Teacher Trainer | Mindfulness & Well-being in Education

Chantelle Walsh

Chantelle Walsh is an experienced teacher and trainer from Ireland, based in Italy for over 25 years. Her work focuses on mindfulness and well-being in education, creating reflective learning spaces rooted in empathy and human connection. She speaks internationally, is an AISLi school inspector, and she is also a co-ordinator of the European Mindful and Compassionate ELT Project, contributing to ongoing initiatives that promote more humane, mindful, and compassionate teaching practices.

Director of Studies | Teacher Trainer

Glenn Standish

Glenn Standish was born in New Zealand but was brought up in Saudi Arabia and the UK. He has taught English in Poland for 23 years and has been the Director of Studies at IH Toruń for the past 14 years. He is also a tutor for the IHCYLT (IH Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers) and IHCAM (IH Certificate in Advanced Methodology) courses and an IHWO course moderator. He has written several articles for The Teacher and The IH Journal magazine and is currently the National Geographic Learning Ambassador for Outcomes 3ed. He loves presenting on the conference circuit and has visited 67 countries (most recently Myanmar and Pakistan). He has given workshops in many countries such as Belarus, Bulgaria, Colombia, Italy, Moldova, Portugal, Romania, Ukraine, and the UK, among others

Senior Research Manager | Language Assessment & Learning

Graham Seed

Graham Seed is a Senior Research Manager at Cambridge University Press and Assessment - English, where he works on different projects relating to language assessment and learning. His current professional interests include good practice for digital learning and assessment materials, operationalisation of the CEFR, and multilingualism in learning and assessment contexts. He holds an MA in Language Testing from Lancaster University, DELTA and CELTA, and previously taught EFL in Bosnia, Russia and the UK. He is currently also the Secretariat Manager of ALTE – the Association of Language Testers in Europe.

Teacher Trainer & Educational Leader

Julie Wallis

Julie Wallis is a teacher trainer and educational leader based in Italy. She has over 35 years’ experience in primary, secondary and post-secondary education. She specialises in teacher training, language development, CLIL, curriculum and materials development, and quality assurance, working extensively with non-native English teachers and subject teachers transitioning to bilingual and CLIL contexts. Julie has delivered teacher development projects for organisations including EAQUALS, AISLi, the British Council, NILE, Erasmus+ programmes, TransformELT, schools and universities, and has worked as an international inspector and trainer across Europe, Asia, and Africa. A regular conference speaker and Cambridge English Speaking Examiner, she is known for her practical, humanistic approach to teacher education, integrating CEFR-aligned practice, social-emotional learning, and emerging technologies into sustainable professional development.

Teacher Trainer & Academic Manager

Lucie Cotterill

Lucie Cotterill is an experienced teacher, teacher trainer, and academic manager with over 20 years of experience. She works with IH World as IH Director of Studies Coordinator, tutors on the IH OTTI (online tutoring) and IH Diploma in Academic Management courses and was previously Director of Innovation at IH Reggio Calabria. Lucie has taught learners from very young to adult levels, led academic teams, organised teacher training and local conferences, and develops school-wide innovation projects and recruitment processes. She is a regular speaker at national and international ELT events.

CELTA Tutor | EFL Teacher & Teacher Trainer

Nino Naso

A language enthusiast through and through, Nino has been working in the EFL industry for over a decade and a dedicated member of IH Milan since 2021. Alongside tutoring on CELTA courses, he juggles roles as a university lecturer, professional translator, and Director of Studies for UK-based language programmes. Teacher training is both Nino's vocation and his greatest passion. He has a particular interest in phonology and enjoys guiding teachers and learners on the fascinating journey through the sounds of the English language. When he’s not in the classroom, you’ll probably find him reading anglophone literature under a tree or listening to his favourite Taylor Swift album.

Interventi e abstract della Conferenza 2026

09.15–10.00

Beyond the AI Prompt: Teaching the Human Communication Skills That Matter More Than Ever

Graham Seed
Senior Research Manager | Language Assessment & Learning

Sponsored by Cambridge University Press

Abstract

As AI can now perform many tasks traditionally taught in language classrooms, it’s right to ask the question: what’s worth teaching?

This session explores the communication skills that learners still need in an AI-rich world: Drawing on the CEFR’s concept of mediation, Cambridge’s Life Competencies Framework, research on oracy, and Global Englishes, we will consider effective communication across cultures and contexts, with some practical ideas to implement in the classroom. We will also examine the continuing role of human expertise in language assessment, arguing that people remain essential wherever meaningful communication, fairness, and reliable judgement matter most.

10.00–10.45

Do you believe in Magic? The Transformative Power of SEL in Today’s Classroom.

Chantelle Walsh
Teacher Trainer | Mindfulness & Well-being in Education

Sponsored by Macmillan

Abstract

Do you believe in everyday magic in the classroom? Not the storybook kind, but the magic of presence, connection, and care. This session explores the neuroscience behind social and emotional learning (SEL). Through storytelling, imagery, and practical strategies, we will learn how to build belonging, self-belief, and resilience through small, intentional moments that support student learning and well-being.

11.30–12.15

Communication Confidence

Julie Wallis
Teacher Trainer & Educational Leader

Sponsored by IH Milan & San Donato

Abstract

If effective communication is the intended learning output, why do so many learners struggle with anxiety and self-doubt when speaking and interacting in the target language. This presentation will explore evidence-based strategies for building communication confidence with English learners across diverse levels, ages and classroom settings. Drawing on principles of positive psychology and language acquisition research, we will experiment practical activities that can be immediately implemented and integrated into your curriculum. Techniques will include low-pressure speaking activities, peer collaboration frameworks, and scaffolding strategies to help learners develop both linguistic competence and the emotional resilience to use it. You will leave with concrete classroom tools and a framework for creating an environment where even hesitant learners feel empowered to take communication risks and develop genuine fluency and confidence.

12.15–13.00

Get Them Talking! Practical Freer Speaking Activities

Glenn Standish
Director of Studies & Teacher Trainer

Sponsored by IH Milan | San Donato

Abstract

It is important that students get freer speaking practice as much as possible; after all it is part of the learning and language acquisition process. In this fun and interactive session, we will look at a few practical activities which will get your students speaking and discussing freely about a wide range of topics in class. This session has been recently adapted to apply in an online classroom. So come along and get your students speaking!

14.30–15.15

Swipe Right for English! Making Learning Irresistible in the Attention Economy

Lucie Cotterill
Teacher Trainer & Academic Manager

Sponsored by IH Milan & San Donato

Abstract

Are your students finding it harder to focus nowadays? Is their attention span shortening? In today’s attention economy, competing with constant pings and swipes can feel like a losing battle. In this interactive session, we’ll explore why learners struggle to stay focused and what teachers can do about it. You’ll take away a toolkit of low-prep, high-impact language activities designed to grab attention, spark curiosity, and keep students engaged.

15.15–16.00

The Method We Buried Too Soon? Audiolingualism as a Retrieval Strategy in Modern ELT

Nino Naso
CELTA Tutor · EFL Teacher & Teacher Trainer

Sponsored by IH Milan & San Donato

Abstract

Communicative Language Teaching has long dominated ELT, while many other approaches have been consigned to oblivion on the assumption that they no longer serve us. But do they?

Which begs the question: Have we buried Audiolingualism too soon? Drawing on a classroom-based study, this session revisits a method often dismissed as “outdated” and explores how its principles and techniques may offer an overlooked solution to persistent challenges of retention and language activation in today’s ELT classrooms.

Participants will experience Audiolingual techniques first-hand, critically examine their potential benefits, and leave with a complete bank of ready-to-use activities that can be immediately implemented in their own teaching contexts.

Attestato di partecipazione riconosciuto MIM tramite AISLi

L’edizione 2026 prevedeva il rilascio di un attestato di partecipazione valido ai fini della formazione del personale docente tramite AISLi, ente accreditato per la formazione docenti.

Sede della conferenza

La conferenza si è svolta presso:

Centro Congressi FAST
Piazzale Rodolfo Morandi 2
20121 Milano

Apri la mappa

L’edizione 2026 si è svolta interamente in presenza.

La Conferenza 2026 si è conclusa

Le iscrizioni alla Conferenza per docenti di inglese 2026 sono chiuse.

L’edizione del 16 ottobre ha registrato 226 partecipanti, il numero più alto mai raggiunto dalla conferenza.

Stiamo già guardando alle prossime iniziative dedicate ai docenti di inglese. La data e il programma della prossima edizione della conferenza saranno pubblicati quando disponibili.

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Domande frequenti

Quando si è svolta la Conferenza per docenti di inglese 2026?

L’edizione 2026 si è svolta venerdì 16 ottobre, dalle 8.30 alle 16.15.

Dove si è svolta?

Al Centro Congressi FAST, Piazzale Rodolfo Morandi 2, Milano.

La partecipazione era gratuita?

Sì, la partecipazione all’edizione 2026 era gratuita con registrazione obbligatoria.

A chi è rivolta la conferenza?

La conferenza è rivolta ai docenti delle scuole pubbliche e private, agli insegnanti EFL ed ESL, ai teacher trainer e agli altri professionisti dell’insegnamento linguistico.

Era previsto un attestato?

L’edizione 2026 prevedeva il rilascio di un attestato di partecipazione valido ai fini della formazione del personale docente tramite AISLi, ente accreditato per la formazione docenti.

Quando sarà annunciata la prossima conferenza?

La data della prossima edizione non è ancora stata pubblicata. Gli aggiornamenti saranno disponibili sul sito e attraverso la Teacher Training Newsletter.

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