ABSTRACT:
In this time of transition, with so many new tools introduced every day, we seem to have left aside the “good old” ways of teaching. Let’s remember some real games and activities that helped us connect, have fun and actually enjoy learning together. In this session, we will rediscover some traditional and effective ways of ELT and think about how we can integrate them again in our lessons to build rapport, to help our students build meaningful communication between each other and to have fun!

BIODATA:
Elif Yalçın, an educational consultant from İzmir, has a background in American Studies, having graduated from Dokuz Eylül University. She has extensive experience as an English teacher, department head, translator, and administrator across various universities and private institutions. Over her career, Elif has specialized in educational methods, particularly focusing on integrating critical thinking and neuroplasticity into teaching practices to foster deeper learning and cognitive engagement among students. Her work often emphasizes the biological aspects of learning and how understanding neural functions can improve classroom environments and teaching outcomes. Elif has also taken specialized courses on young learner education and has been involved in translating children’s literature. She regularly presents on education-related topics at conferences, sharing insights on fostering critical thinking and adapting teaching to modern educational needs.