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On January 13th, María Laura Angelini (PhD), an associate professor from the Catholic University of Valencia held a simulation-based workshop at ELTE DELP. This interactive workshop explored the use of simulation and gaming techniques in teacher education, focusing on active learning strategies, assessment practices and virtual exchange opportunities. 

Here are a few pictures from the session: 

Thank you very much, Laura!

On December 11, the ELTE Teacher Training Award and Certificate of Recognition were presented for the fifth time at Eötvös Loránd University. The Teacher Training and Continuing Education Council recognizes teachers, students, and educators who contribute to the recognition and prestige of ELTE's teacher training through their outstanding work.

This year, our colleague, Rita Divéki has been awarded a Certificate of Recognition for Contributing to Teacher Education.

Congratulations, Rita!

To see the pictures from the awards ceremony, click on this link.

Since its foundation, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences has been paying special attention to the relationship between science and the Hungarian language. At its interdisciplinary conference (10-11 June 2025) in honour of the bicentenary of the founding of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the Department of Linguistics and Literature of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) approached the issue of the relationship between the Hungarian language and science from an exciting angle.

This time, the speakers - including our Head of Department, Prof. Dr. Károly Krisztina - did not focus primarily on what science does or can do for language, but on the role that language in general plays or can play in shaping scientific knowledge. The lectures examined how the methods, theories and hypotheses of the sciences belonging to the Division I of Linguistics and Literature of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences - linguistics, literary studies, classical philology, ethnography, oriental studies and musicology - and of other humanities disciplines - history, philosophy and psychology - are characterised by the use of linguistic tools in their respective periods.

More information on the conference is available here.

Our head of department, Krisztina Károly, has written a thematic compilation
on the importance of scientific multilingualism, which was published in Magyar Tudomány.
More information is available here.

In the framework of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) programme between the Institute of Library and Information Science of ELTE BTK and Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Prof. Dr. Krisztina Károly visited Thailand as a guest lecturer in the last week of January 2025.

Click here for more details on the event.

On 17 January we had an open day for prospective trainee teachers. We had inspiring discussions on gamification and materials design. In the first session held by our colleagues, Ildikó Lázár and Márta Barbarics, the participants focused on gamification and explored the possibilities gamification has in the EFL classroom. The session aimed to show how we can make language learning more fun.

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(Photos: ELTE Online)

The second session held by Anna Pereszlényi and Katalin Hubai focused on creative materials design. The participants explored various materials that can be used in an English language classroom. After discussing EFL materials and the possibilities EFL teachers have in the classroom, a text was designed with the help of the participants and AI, then the participants designed their very own tasks based on the text.

After both sessions a short introduction to the teacher training programme was held by the tutors. Hope to see many of our visiting students in September! 

We are excited to announce the 4th edition of our popular DELP Worksheet Competition! This contest offers an excellent opportunity for trainees to showcase their creativity in designing engaging teaching materials.

Theme

This academic year's second theme focuses on Christmas. Participants are challenged to find their favourite Christmas song, create a 45-minute song-based activity sequence and accompanying worksheet suitable for secondary school students.

Task Requirements

• Choose a Christmas song
• Plan a 45-minute activity sequence
• Create an appealing and relevant worksheet on the topic of Christmas
• Ensure all sources are properly documented

Submission Guidelines

• Email your worksheet along with an additional document outlining the aims, list of materials, and answer key to delp.worksheetcompetition@gmail.com
• Submission deadline: 6th of December

Judging Process

• A jury will assess all submissions by mid-December
• The winners will be anounced at the DELP Christmas party.
• Winning worksheets will be displayed on the department notice board and our website.

Prizes

Participants have the chance to win cool prizes! 

For more information and some worksheets from the previous editions of our competition, visit this link. 

Don't miss this chance to showcase your teaching material design skills! We look forward to seeing your innovative and engaging worksheets on Christmas.

DELP compiled a quiz on food related expressions from English-speaking cultures and gave the many interested visitors Canadian, Australian, Scottish or English recipes as a prize for successful attempts. 

We are excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned department website. After months of hard work, we have successfully migrated our online presence to a more modern, user-friendly platform. 

The key features of our new website:

• Improved navigation for easier access to information
• Responsive design for optimal viewing on all devices
• Updated content reflecting our latest research and academic programs
• New sections (e.g., awards)
• Direct link to our social media platforms

We encourage all staff, students, and visitors to explore the new site. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to enhance our online presence.

We would like to thank our colleague, Dorottya Holló for her hard work and dedication to edit our previous website for so many years.

Thank you for your patience during this transition.

The website team: Rita Divéki, Anna Pereszlényi, and Anna Zólyomi

We are excited to announce the 3rd edition of our popular DELP Worksheet Competition! This contest offers an excellent opportunity for trainees to showcase their creativity in designing engaging teaching materials.

Theme

This year's theme focuses on gratitude. Participants are challenged to create a 45-minute activity sequence and accompanying worksheet suitable for secondary school students.

Task Requirements

• Plan a 45-minute activity sequence
• Create an appealing and relevant worksheet on the topic of gratitude
• Ensure all sources are properly documented

Submission Guidelines

• Email your worksheet along with an additional document outlining the aims, list of materials, and answer key to delp.worksheetcompetition@gmail.com
• Submission deadline: 31st October

Judging Process

• A jury will assess all submissions by mid-November
• Winning worksheets will be displayed on the department notice board and our website.

Prizes

Participants have the chance to win cool prizes! 

For more information and some worksheets from the prvious editions of our competition, visit this link. 

Don't miss this chance to showcase your teaching material design skills! We look forward to seeing your innovative and engaging worksheets on gratitude.

Attention all English as a Foreign Language students! We're thrilled to announce the publication of an exceptional new resource to help you ace your final examination.

Dear EFL Teachers: this is also for you! This new resource can be easily used in intensive exam preparation courses and in private lessons alike. 

Our esteemed colleagues, Major Éva and Szesztay Margit have crafted this comprehensive book with YOU in mind. Here's why it's a must-have for your classroom:

• Holistic Approach: Covers all exam skills, streamlining your lesson planning
• Sustainability Focus: Integrate environmental awareness into language learning 
• Interactive Tools: Debate cards for engaging, real-world language practice
• In-Depth Content: Thorough activities for each exam component
• Exam-Aligned: Carefully crafted around relevant, current topics

Path to success is more than just an exam preparation book – it's a versatile teaching tool that will invigorate your lessons and inspire your students. 

Available now at Libra bookshop and ELTE Eötvös Kiadó. If you order it now from ELTE Eötvös Kiadó, by using the discount code TANAR20, you can get a 20% discount!