English Teachers Association, Switzerland - ETAS

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English Teachers Association, Switzerland - ETAS

Official page of ETAS: professional development events, breaking news and other updates

The mission of ETAS is to help English language teachers in Switzerland connect, grow and thrive throughout their professional careers. ETAS organizes national and local events which provide opportunities for teachers to connect, build their professional networks and foster life-long friendships. ETAS supports professional and career development which helps teachers grow and challenges them to con

tinually sharpen their skills. ETAS helps teachers to thrive, giving them the tools to find satisfaction, stability and security in their jobs.

22/08/2026

Meet our new President:
Ms Pamela Gonzalez, M.P.A., M.A.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelam629/

Pamela holds a Master of Arts in Special Education and a Master of Public Administration. After relocating to Switzerland from California in 2018, she completed her CELTA and brought her background in special education into English Language Teaching, integrating evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices into her work with learners of all ages.

A dedicated ETAS volunteer for the past five years and Vice President for the last two, Pamela has played a key role in the ETAS Journal, monthly newsletter, and the Association’s communications. She looks forward to leading ETAS as it continues to support and connect English language teachers across Switzerland.

16/08/2026

2026 Professional Development Day, Plenary Speaker Spotlight:

How can we prepare our students for an uncertain future? What skills will help them succeed in an ever-changing world? How can we integrate education for human flourishing into our lessons? These are just some of the questions that Louise will explore in her plenary speech and workshop.

Ms Louise Carleton-Gertsch, MA (Cantab)
Speaker. Author. Content Developer for digital and learning.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-carleton-gertsch/

Place: International School of Berne
Date: September 5th, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Registration opens July 1st at: https://www.e-tas.ch/pd-day-2026-gumligen-bern/

15/08/2026

2026 Professional Development Day, Speaker Spotlight:

Teamwork is important for a school to run properly. In his workshop, Christian will explore how collaboration among instructors, coordinators, and academic leaders creates an atmosphere that enhances the quality of teaching.

'Empowering Educators Through Collaborative Observation and Reflective Practice'

Mr Christian Berlin, M.A., M.Ed
Head of Languages, De Vinci Higher Education Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-berlin-a802b61a6/

'I will explore how peer observation, constructive feedback, and reflective dialogue can transform teaching and foster professional growth.'

Place: International School of Berne
Date: September 5th, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Registration opens July 1st at: https://www.e-tas.ch/pd-day-2026-gumligen-bern/

09/08/2026

Meet our new Vice-President:

Ms Dina Blanco-Ioannou, M.Ed.

Dina, with over 27 years teaching experience and a long-standing ETAS member and volunteer, is from London. Holding and M.Ed. in English Language Teaching from the University of Manchester, her teaching experience spans a wide range of contexts, from teaching adults (general, business and Cambridge exam courses) to young learners and teenagers. She is currently a teacher educator at the PH FHNW, Institute for Secondary Education. With her diverse cultural background and commitment to lifelong learning, Dina is always learning and growing, nurturing full-dimensional learning environments dedicated to teaching the whole-person.

09/08/2026

Meet our new Public Relations Chair:

Lorence Demian Marienthal

Demian works in the field of business communications at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne Hospitality Business School. He holds an undergraduate degree from Whittier College in California in English Literature and has done post-graduate work at the Université de Lausanne.

09/08/2026

Meet our new National Coordinator:

Ms Agnès Huyton, CELTA

Based in Geneva, Agnès founded English Objective Sàrl in 2021 and specialises in teaching Clinical Communication Skills as well as Business English. She has been ETAS Geneva ambassador for the last four years.

01/08/2026

Wishing all of you a very happy and safe Swiss National Holiday here from ETAS! 🇨🇭 🎊🎉

31/07/2026

Last call.

Early Bird pricing for ETAS PD Day ends today!

Don't wait. Secure your spot in Bern now.

👉 Link in comments

28/07/2026

2026 Professional Development Day, Speaker Spotlight:

Keeping a diary can be a great way to revisit previous thoughts and experiences. But it can also benefit the long-term memory of our learning. Lucy's workshop deals with the problem of ephemeral learning by teaching the pedagogical use of diary writing.

'Write it. Notice it. Say it.'

Ms Lucy Tilney, CELTA
Bristol Homestay Tuition
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-tilney-intensivefullimmersionenglishcoachingbristol/

'I'll show how this multisensory approach creates personalised material for grammar, pronunciation, speaking, and reflection.'

Place: International School of Berne
Date: September 5th, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Registration opens July 1st at: https://www.e-tas.ch/pd-day-2026-gumligen-bern/

13/07/2026

2026 Professional Development Day, Speaker Spotlight:

Do you ever wonder what to do with all that scrap paper left over in the classroom? How can you transform it into a learning tool?

Rachel's workshop answers all of those questions and more!

'At least 20 things you can do with a piece of paper.'

Ms Rachel Harris, M.A. (TESOL), CELTA
Former President of ETAS and Language Coordinator at the Institut International de Lancy

'... you'll come away with loads of ideas of how students can produce their best work and show everything they've learnt just with a few pieces of paper.'

Place: International School of Berne
Date: September 5th, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Registration opens July 1st at: https://www.e-tas.ch/pd-day-2026-gumligen-bern/

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Geneva

Téléphone

+41796233683

Site Web

https://www.e-tas.ch/, https://linktr.ee/etasswitzerland

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