[Information about NATECLA Conference in July, including the programme (attached), forwarded from Cathy Burns at NATECLA - James]

The NATECLA conference Facing the Future - responding to changes in ESOL is to be held at Leeds Trinity & All Saints, Horsforth 10-12 July 2009.
There is an excellent wide ranging choice of workshops (programme and booking form attached) , a resources exhibition and plenty of opportunities over the weekend for networking and voicing your views.
Clive Upton, Professor of Modern English Language at the University of Leeds will give the keynote address on Friday evening.
http://www.natecla.org.uk/content/502/national_conference_2009_facin/
 
Please forward the info to colleagues who would be welcome to attend.
Hope to see you there.
Regards
 
Cathy Burns
NATECLA National Centre
South Birmingham College
Hall Green Campus
Cole Bank Road
Birmingham B28 8ES
www.natecla.org.uk

Tel/Fax: 0121 688 8121

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