English Teachers Association, Switzerland - ETAS

09/06/2026

Here's the webinar you'll want to attend tomorrow:
English File fifth edition: The perfect path from general English to exam success / Wednesday, 10 June 2026 / 4:00 p.m. (CET)

Join Oxford University Press online to explore English File fifth edition together with Exam Confidence – a powerful combination designed to develop both everyday communicative ability and the skills students need to succeed in exams.

In this short, practical session, Rachel Rozier will show how dynamic, video-enhanced lessons keep learners engaged, while integrated Skills and Exam Confidence materials provide a clear pathway to exam readiness from Beginner to Advanced levels.

You'll find the registration link in the comments.

Save your spot today!

01/06/2026

ETAS is here to help English teachers, but sometimes we need help, too. Help us help you in shaping the future of ETAS!

This June 6th ETAS volunteers will meet up in Olten to discuss plans and priorities for this year. The more ideas, the better it will be. So we’d love to hear your ideas before then!

If you’re an ETAS member or simply part of the English language teaching community in Switzerland, take a couple minutes to fill out our short community survey. Your feedback will help guide our discussions on future initiatives.

The survey link is in the comments.

Also, we’re doing a refresh of the ETAS website and would greatly appreciate your input. Help us create a better online experience by completing our website feedback survey (link available in the newsletter).

Now here's the best part: everyone who completes the website survey before June 12th will have her or his name entered into a raffle to win a free ETAS membership!

Thank you for helping us build a stronger ETAS community. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

27/05/2026

Take a break from this sudden heat wave and join us in the Geneva region for a fantastic chance to meet and network at our next So-Pro event in Geneva. 🍻

29 May | 17.00–18.30 | Les Recyclables, rue de Carouge 53, Geneva | [email protected]

27/05/2026

25/05/2026

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18/05/2026

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18/05/2026

Learn and grow together with a Special Interest Group for your specific, professional needs on September 5th 2026 in Bern for this year’s PD Day!

Brought to you by the English Teachers Association of Switzerland (ETAS), this year’s Professional Development (PD) Day will include:

• Practical workshops by experiened teachers

• Informative presentations by engaging industy professionals

• Networking opportunities with other passionate English teachers

• Convenient access to the latest material, services, and innovations from publishers, assessment centers, institutions, and organizations in the English-teaching field.

Where: International School of Berne in Gümligen.

When: 8:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, September 5th 2026

Early-bird registration will be available on our website ( https://www.e-tas.ch/ ) from July.

Be sure to sign up early. You won’t want to miss this!

Early bird registrations 1: 1 July 2026 – 31 July 2026

Early bird registrations 2: 1 – 18 August 2026

Full-price registrations: 19 August – 1 September 2026

Close of online registrations: 1 September 2026

05/05/2026

European Trinity Day: AI and the Future of Language Education

Celebrate Europe Day by joining Trinity College London's free seminar on on ways to integrate AI into your English teaching.

Date: This May the 8th and the 15th
Time: 10:00 am –12:00 pm
Location: Online

The seminar will cover:

* the reshaping of language education across Europe by Artificial Intelligence and the significance that this reshaping has for learners and educators, namely innovation, autonomy, and impact

* and the real impact of AI on language learning, classroom practice, and learner autonomy.

Featuring guest speaker Russell Stannard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellstannard/)

Register here for free:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DomRc9yGQmOYNmcFDStVfQ #/registration

Online Session 1: 8 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Online Session 2: 15 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM How is Artificial Intelligence reshaping language education across Europe — and what does this mean for teachers and learners? Join us for our European Online Seminar exploring the real impact ...

30/04/2026

Here's a question for you. What popular ETAS event takes place on Wednesday 6 May?

Answer: The ETAS Pub Quiz!

Join us online for a relaxed evening of quiz questions and friendly competition and remember to bring your own beverage.

When: Wednesday 6 May, 20.30–21.30
Where: Online — contact [email protected] for the link.