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María is a wonderfully engaging trainer and the two sessions she has delivered for us had the right mix of theoretical framework, practical demonstrations and anecdotes drawn from her own experience. The simplicity of her method makes it easy to implement and so to yield the best results for both students and tutors.
- Yolanda Fernández, Former Programme Manager, Morley College
Are you looking for ways to help your students become more confident, independent learners who take ownership of their progress, improve their effectiveness, and enjoy learning languages more?
If so, I can help.
I offer workshops for language departments, designed to inspire and equip you with practical ideas to help your students become more skilled and self-confident learners. You will gain useful insights and hands-on techniques that you can easily apply in your lessons.
For more details, including cost, please read below.
Thank you so much for the workshop which has just finished! I thoroughly enjoyed it – hearing about your four simple steps and the discussion afterwards was really inspiring.
- Workshop participant, Fourth International Conference on Situating Strategy Use, Victoria University of Wellington
Below are two examples of the workshops I offer, which have received excellent feedback from participants over the years:
“Empower Your Students: Teach Them Language Learner Strategies”
In this workshop, teachers learn how to help their students use strategies that enhance their language learning and lead to greater success. We explore why these strategies are important, the different types of Language learner strategies, and the most effective ways to teach them. Teachers also learn about a proven four-step framework that I use successfully in classrooms, along with real student feedback and examples of student work.
“Design Language Learner Strategy Activities with Confidence”
In this hands-on workshop, I show teachers how to incorporate Language learner strategies into their curriculum with ease. We discuss effective approaches to designing syllabuses, activities, and teaching materials that support successful learning. Teachers also receive practical guidance on creating classroom materials and activities tailored to their students’ needs and teaching context.
You can read the Testimonials to see what past participants have said about the workshops. And you can find a summary of my approach in my book for language teachers, How to Teach Language Learning Strategies: 4 Simple Steps for Successful Independent Language Learning (Lightwork Press, 2021).
Price. My language teacher training workshops offer excellent value and are suitable for a wide range of educational institutions. I can usually deliver workshops at the standard going rate.

How to Learn Spanish: A guide to powerful principles and strategies for successful learning and self-empowerment (Hikari Press, 2021)
Book a free online consultation to discuss your department's teacher training needs and any questions you may have about my workshops.
María Blanco Coaching
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