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ETAG Project Descriptions

Since 1995 ETAG has been responsible for implementing a large number of education projects, particularly in ELT, in close collaboration with our partners.

We have been directly involved in:

  • Setting up teachers’ centres
  • Establishing English sections in public libraries
  • Organising national conferences
  • Teacher training
  • Civic Education for Georgian schools
  • Research into Georgian ELT

Our partners and funders have been The British Council, USA Embassy Georgia, Open Society – Georgia Foundation, Know-How Fund, Eurasia Foundation, UNDP.

In partnership with US Embassy Public Affairs Section, Peace Corps, British Council, Open Society Institute, Eurasia Foundation, Hornby fund, ministry of Education and Science and its Resource centers, various educational institutions, ETAG has implemented over 20 big and small education projects, which have contributed immensely to Georgian Education Reform as well as to the advancement of the field in general.

Some of the big scale and most important projects are:

  • Setting up and equipping ETAG office. Outcome was 9 branches
  • Establishing English Language libraries in 5 towns. The outcome was the first English libraries in Georgia which have helped hundreds of English teachers to update their teaching and communication skills.
  • Civic Education Curriculum Development for Georgian schools initiated by IOWA University and funded by US Department. The outcome was the first civic education textbook to be used in schools in Georgia and 200 trained teachers.
  • Baseline Study on English language teaching and learning in Georgia –the first subject-based baseline study conducted in the country.
  • Training courses development such as, Business English, Academic writing, etc. 10 training course in all. In most cases contributors were US Embassy Senior English Language Fellows .
  • Curriculum design and training of TLG teachers in accordance with the agreement signed with the Ministry of Education and Science in Georgia.
  • Training of mentor teachers in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi under the education reform scheme and in partnership with the Teachers Professional Development Center of the MoE.
  • Development of the electronic database and network of member teachers, which made communication faster and more effective, production of a quarterly electronic newsletter which reaches hundreds of members in various parts of Georgia .

Since 1995 3783 teachers got ETAG trainings among them were teachers from such faraway places as Mestia-North part of Georgia, Keda and Gali in Abkhazia. All the courses were conducted by 48 qualified teachers countrywide

ETAG has designed special programmes and has prepared 465 teachers for the teachers’ certification exam.

Currently ETAG has 3 training courses and 48 trainers accredited by the Ministry of education and science.

National and International Conferences including big-scale South Caucasus conferences in 2003, 2005 and 2009 with TESOL and IATEFL speakers. The main financial contributor was the US Embassy Public Affairs Section. The outcome was a strong network of English teachers in the South Caucasus.

At different times 12 of our members participated in TESOL (US), and 8 in IATEFL(UK) conferences. Over 30 ETAG members have been have won international exchange programmes awards, such as PIE, TEA, etc.

Archive

English language development course for Ukrainian children has come to an end

June 30, 2022
A two-month intensive English language development course for Ukrainian children has come to an end. Thank you to the Open Society Georgia Foundation (OSGF) for supporting the project and thank you to excellent teachers Khatuna Kumelashvili and Manana Gagnidze for their professionalism and dedication. ETAG wishes peace and prosperity to Ukraine and its heroic people50
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The second round of the OSGF – ETAG joint project: English for Better Job Opportunities

October 18, 2021
The second round of the OSGF - ETAG joint project: English for Better Job Opportunities- has taken the start. Over 100 young people from 4 regions of Georgia will, for the coming 6 months, be having intensive English classes with such experienced trainers as Manana Rusieshvili, Keti Kalandadze and Nino Rukhadze. The project is carried50
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Learning Hubs: Improved Skills for Stronger Societies

August 6, 2021
The project contributes to the establishment of stable and prosperous communities through improving English language competences and developing debating skills of vulnerable young people in the communities living in the borderline regions of Georgia, thus improving their career pathways and employability potential. Participating teachers will have the opportunity to get the free TKT preparation course50
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English for Better Job Opportunities

July 10, 2021
ETAG has won a tender announced by OSGF under the title: English for Better Job Opportunities. Over 300 young people from different regions of Georgia will acquire English language speaking skills, which will help them in their career development in different fields. The project starts on 1 July, 2021. It is carried out under the50
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FREE ETAG WEBINARS

June 20, 2021
Taking into consideration the specific situation caused by Covid-19 , ETAG initiated a series of free webinars for its members. 11 teacher development webinars were held in the period of January-June, 2021. The invited speakers were from different countries of the world, including USA, UK, Malta, etc. Certification of Attendance were issued to those who50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N11

June 12, 2021
FREE ETAG WEBINAR N11 was held by Neli Kukhaleishvili, ETAG Batumi Head, ETAG teacher trainer Nino Kvantaliani, ETAG teacher trainer, Nino Kukhaleishvili, ETAG member, Nana Msakhuradze, ETAG teacher trainer on June 12, Saturday, at 6pm. Presentation topic: Adding Your Own Touch to Textbook Materials Via Music . The ideas for the activities were taken from50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N10

May 29, 2021
FREE ETAG WEBINAR N10 was held by Matt Done, a director of studies and teacher trainer based in Malta on May 29, Saturday, at 6pm. Presentation topic: The grammar of conversation. The grammar we use in spoken conversation is often quite distinct from that found in written English. In this session Matt Done introduced some50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N9

May 16, 2021
FREE ETAG WEBINAR N9 was held on May15, Saturday, at 6pm. Presenter: Rusudan Tkemaladze, PHD. Head of the Foreign Languages Group at NAEC. Co-founder of ETAG Presentation topic: What you need to know about the National Test in English Webinar was attended by 79 teachers from all over Georgia50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N8

April 17, 2021
FREE ETAG WEBINAR N8 was held on April 17, Saturday, at 6pm. Presenter: Andre “Dre” Boyer, EdD, Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) Presentation topic: Content and Language Integrated Learning: Encouraging Output The purpose of this session was to provide attendees with a working knowledge of encouraging output using the CLIL framework. During this50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N7

April 3, 2021
FREE ETAG WEBINAR N7 Presenter: Mary Baldridge, Ed. D. U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist Presentation topic: Brain-based Student Engagement Activities for online and in-person Learning. The webinar was attended by 78 teachers from all over Georgia50
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PRELIM project with the participation of Sachkhere Teachers and Language United, Bath. UK.

March 26, 2021
The final seminar within the PRELIM project with the participation of Sachkhere Teachers and Language United, Bath. UK. The Project has been a great success. Thank to all organizers and sponsors, including IETEFL, British Council and ETAG50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N6

March 20, 2021
FREE ETAG WEBINAR N6 Presenters: Dr professor Manana Rusieshvili – Cartledge and Dr. Trevor Cartledge. Presentation topic: Considering Cultural Elements in Teaching. The webinar was attended by 72 teachers from all over Georgia50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N5

March 6, 2021
FREE ETAG WEBINAR N5 was held on March 6, 2021. It was led by Ia Manjgaladze and Natia Shevardenidze teacher trainers, ETAG regional board members. Presentation topic was: ” Online resources for various purposes” The webinar was attended by 64 teachers from all over Georgia50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N4

February 20, 2021
FREE ETAG WEBINAR N4 was held on February 20, 2021. Presentation topic was: “Understanding Accent and Teaching in Lingua Franca Contexts” The webinar was attended by 74 teachers from all over Georgia. Presenters: Kevin Hirschi, former ELF, USA Embassy and Dr. professor Nick Parjanadze. Presentation topic: Understanding Accent and Teaching in Lingua Franca Contexts CERTIFICATE50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N3

February 6, 2021
FREE ETAG WEBINAR N3 was held on February 6, 2021.It was led by Dr. Robert D. Leier, English Language Fellow, US Embassy Presentation topic was: “The Secrets of Pronouncing American English Like a Native Speaker” The webinar was attended by 77 teachers from all over Georgia50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N2

January 23, 2021
FREE ETAG Webinar N2 was held on January 23, 2021. It was led by Joy Norman, USA. The presentation topic was ‘What’s the most significant predictor of success?’ The webinar was attended by 52 teachers from all over Georgia50
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FREE ETAG WEBINAR N1

January 9, 2021
A free ETAG webinar N1 with presenters, Neli Kukhaleishvili, Nino Kvantaliani, Nino Kukhaleishvili, Nino Khvichia, Pikria Dolidze and Nana Msakhuradze and 53 participants. January 9, 202150
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Online meeting with TKT training participants

December 8, 2020
Online meeting with TKT training participants attended by the British Council and ETAG representatives. 12/8/202050
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Was formed the Milton Society of Georgia

December 6, 2020
In association with English Teachers Association of Georgia (ETAG), the Center for Foreign Languages at Gori State University has formed the Milton Society of Georgia. The aims of the Society are to: bring together a community of scholars interested in the life and works of John Milton; encourage production of literary works associated with John50
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The English Language specialist project continues

November 22, 2020
This term ETAG and TSU teams will be working with Robert L. Leier. Specifically, the following two projects will be considered: 1. A Teacher-training course about online assessment. This may include the assessment systems and method that may be used while assessing students online. The pandemic has made it hard for teachers to conduct organized50
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British Council-ETAG joint project

February 27, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project Learning Hubs: Improved skills for stronger societies. DND N 6 Mejvriskhevi Community center 25.02.2020 Facilitator: Mariam Matcharashvili50
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Day 3 of the Brain Friendly Teaching and Lesson

February 26, 2020
On Monday, February 24th, ETAG members participated in day 3 of the Brain Friendly Teaching and Lesson Planning Training. Participants created goals and rubrics for English classes50
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British Council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
Within the framework of the British council-ETAG joint project Learning Hubs-Improved skills for stronger societies DND Session Topic: Child rights/Perfect school Sadakhlo Community centre 22.02.2020 Facilitator: Natia Shevardenidze50
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British Council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
British Council-ETAG joint project : Learning Hubs : Improved skills for stronger societies; TAG session: Using Dictogloss teaching technique; Shuakhevi community center. 22.02.2020 Facilitator: Nino Maisuradze50
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British Council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
Within the framework of the British Council and ETAG joint project. Learning Hubs: Improved Skills for Stronger Societies. General English (co-teaching) Local teacher: Tsira Solomonidze Shuakhevi Community Centre: 22.02.20 Facilitator: Nino Maisuradze50
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British Council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
Within the framework of the British Council and ETAG joint project. Teacher Activity Group(TAG) The 6th session: “Assessing learners” Mejvriskhevi Community center 22.02.2020 Facilitator: Mariam Matcharashvili50
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British Council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project Learning Hubs: Improved skills for stronger societies, Meeting N 6 “Child’s rights”. Mejvriskhevi Community center 22.02.2020 Facilitators: Mariam Matcharashvili Mzia Jokhadze50
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British Council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
Within the framework of the British Council and ETAG joint project. Teacher Activity Group (TAG) The 6th session: Developing Learners’ Pronunciation Skills Adigeni Community Centre: 22.02. 20 Facilitator: Maka Murvanidze50
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British Council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
Within the framework of the British Council and ETAG joint project. Learning Hubs: Improved skills for stronger Societies, DND Adigeni Community Centre: 22.02.20 Facilitator: Maka Murvanidze50
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British council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
Within the framework of the British Council and ETAG joint project. Learning Hubs: Improved skills for stronger Societies, co-teaching. Adigeni Community Centre: 22.02.20 Local Teacher: Natia Chomakhidze Facilitator: Maka Murvanidze50
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British council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project Learning Hubs-Improved skills for stronger societies TAG, Day 6: Motivating learners Sadakhlo Community centre 22.02.2020 Facilitator: Natia Shevardenidze50
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British council-ETAG joint project

February 23, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project Learning Hubs-Improved skills for stronger societies General English session/ Co-teaching Topic: Child rights Sadakhlo Community centre 22.02.2020 Facilitator: Natia Shevardenidze50
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British Council and ETAG joint project

February 11, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project Learning Hubs-Improved skills for stronger societies TAG, Day 5: Classroom Management Sadakhlo Community centre 08.02.2020 Facilitator: Natia Shevardenidze50
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British Council and ETAG joint project

February 11, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project Learning Hubs-Improved skills for stronger societies General English session Topic: Birthdays Sadakhlo Community centre 08.02.2020 Facilitator: Natia Shevardenidze50
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British Council and ETAG joint project

February 11, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project Learning Hubs-Improved skills for stronger societies DND session Topic: Pros and Cons of selfies Sadakhlo Community centre 08.02.2020 Facilitator: Natia Shevardenidze50
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British Council and ETAG joint project

February 11, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project Teacher Activity Group (TAG) The 4th session : Managing the class Lentekhi Community centre 07.02.2020 Facilitator: Tamta Amiranashvili50
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British Council and ETAG joint project

February 11, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project Learning Hubs: Improved skills for stronger societies. Mejvriskhevi Community center 11.02.2020 Facilitator: Mariam Matcharashvili50
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British Council and ETAG joint project

February 11, 2020
Within the framework of the British council- ETAG joint project, Learning Hubs: Improved skills for stronger societies Tsalka Community center 29.01.2020 Facilitator: Tinatin Burtikashvili50
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British Council and ETAG joint project

February 2, 2020
Within the framework of the British Council and ETAG joint project. Learning Hubs: Improved Skills for Stronger Societies. General English (co-teaching) Local teacher: Tea Naveriani Tsalka Community Centre: 16.02.20 Facilitator: Tinatin Burtikashvili50
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British Council and ETAG joint project

February 2, 2020
Within the framework of the British Council and ETAG joint project. Learning Hubs: Improved Skills for Stronger Societies. General English (co-teaching) Local teacher: Ekaterine Torchinava Rukhi Community Centre: 16. 02.20 Facilitator: Nana Chitanava50
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English for Engagement and Employability/ Establishing EL Clubs in the minority and conflict Zones (BC) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice.

September 14, 2019
Sub-project 1: Teachers Initial Training Implemented tasks and activities/ main achievements: Induction training for the teachers of new learning hubs was held in Tbilisi on 28 October – 3 November, 2019. Duration of the training was 2 weekends (4 full days) 34 participants from 13 learning hubs participated. Participants were consulted by the British Council50
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British Council ETAG joint project English for Communities’

December 23, 2018
British Council ETAG joint project English for Communities’ 2018-2019 Training of Trainers Dialogue, Debating and Negotiating Skills Funded by the UK Government: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund. This project was proposes to deliver community-level schools-based activity in 20 priority communities in South Caucasus, Belarus and Moldova to develop the capacity among teachers to teach English50
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The National English Spelling Competition Georgia (NESC-GE)

October 5, 2018
NESC is a non-for-profit , national organization in Georgia that holds an annual National English Spelling Competition across the country. On October 5th, a 2-year PCV had a scheduled meeting with the ETAG staff about a collaboration project between the NGOs and it seems they will be able to support each other with the main50
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Educational project supported by the Teachers’ Professional Development Centre

May 1, 2017
ETAG is implementing an educational project supported by the Teachers’ Professional Development Centre. The aim of the project is to write a research on two most important policy documents: 1. National Curriculum/English language standards for schoolchildren; 2. Teachers Professional Standard. ETAG has already worked with 140 teachers, forming 12 focus groups all over Georgia. Findings50
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English Language through Civic Education (ELCE) 2011

July 1, 2011
July 2011, English Language through Civic Education program started in Georgia, which is a two year initiative implemented by Project Harmony (PH) International with and its partners, English Teachers Association of Georgia and the Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) of Georgetown University. The goal of CETEL is to improve English-language teaching and learning50
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Englsih Language through Civic Education (ELCE) 2006

April 29, 2006
Funding organization: The British Council Pilot edition: May 2006 Specific Objectives: to make students aware of the theories behind the teaching of English as a Foreign Language(EFL), and to prepare them for their first teaching experiences in the classroom. to use the cource as the guidelines to help trainees get the most from observing experienced50
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In-service teacher training course development

December 9, 2004
ETAG, together with British Council and USA Embassy, has developed four 40-hour Teacher training courses. They are: Modern English Language Teaching (MELT), Developing Writing Skills (DWS), Language Development for English Language Teachers (LDELT), More Learning Less Teaching (MLLT). over 500 teachers have been trained. Currently 2 more training courses: Business English and TKT (Cambridge) preparation50
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Textbook development

March 1, 2003
ELT textbooks for schools Partner Organization: British Council Specific Objectives: to assist Georgian textbook writers to develop their skills to develop a new series of ELT textbooks for schools grade 8 and11 to build textbooks on communicative and skill-based methodology Outcomes (up to March 07) 5th ,6th, 7th,8th, 9th and 10th grade textbooks published and50
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ETAG Branches development and support project

November 9, 2001
ETAG currently has 8 regional branches plus the head office in Tbilisi. The offices are in Batumi, Poti, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Rustavi and Telavi. All the branches are well equipped with the Internet Connection. They are managed by the branch managers. All the branches unite around 800 members from both school and university levels50
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ETAG baseline study

December 9, 2000
Funding organization: The British Council The ETAG baseline project is the preliminary stage of the overall ETAG development project: ETAG 2005 Specific Objectives: to draw up a detailed picture of the English Teachers’ Association of Georgia (ETAG) at the end of 2001 and identify its strengths and weaknesses. use the findings and results of the50
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