Beata Hałas

Let’s pair up – hands-on ideas for your classroom

Audience focus:

Teachers of young learners
Teachers of adolescent learners
Freelance teachers

Abstract

Pair work is one of the most powerful tools in the language classroom – it promotes communication, builds confidence and relationships, and encourages learner autonomy. In this session, participants will explore a variety of practical, immediately implementable pair work activities that can be adapted across levels and class sizes. The focus will be on learner engagement, meaningful interaction, and classroom management strategies that make pair work more effective and student-friendly. Teachers will try out selected activities, then consider how to adapt them for their own classrooms. Attention will also be given to classroom routines, monitoring and feedback techniques, and common challenges such as off-task behaviour.

Biography

Beata Hałas is the founder and Methodology Director of Szkoła Języka Angielskiego Noise! in Kwidzyn, Poland. She is a Teddy Eddie Lesson Supervisor appointed by Edu Bears, a Cambridge English Qualifications Speaking Examiner, a member of IATEFL Poland, and a technical translator. Beata is an active teacher and teacher trainer constantly exploring new educational solutions and practical approaches that enhance both teaching quality and learner engagement. She strongly believes that everyone, regardless of age, has the right to learn in an environment that respects their dignity, individuality, and personal strengths.

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