Dealing with Emergent Language from Mediation Tasks

Webinar date: November 2025
Presenter: Danny Norrington-Davies

This webinar explored the value of using tasks that encourage students to use mediation skills. We also looked at emergent language generated during the tasks, and what a teacher might choose to focus on in feedback.

This webinar explored:

• The value of using tasks that help learners practice or develop mediation skills
• What language or skills might be needed to complete these tasks
• The language or communication skills that emerged from the tasks and what the teacher chose to focus on
• How the input from the session might impact on the participants use of tasks or focus on emergent language

About the presenter

Danny has been a teacher and teacher-trainer for 30 years and currently works at International House London. His interests in ELT are emergent language, authenticity, grammar, materials design, and creativity. He enjoys speaking at conferences, and his first book, ‘Teaching grammar: from rules to reasons’ was published by Pavilion in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book ‘Working with Emergent Language: Ideas and activities for developing your reactive skills in class’.