Forthcoming Events
The European Schoolbooks Ltd team have already been quite busy this year attending numerous exhibitions with fantastic selections of some of our newest and bestselling titles in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
1st March 2012 - Chancellor's Hall, Senate House (First Floor) University of London Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU - 6 pm
Narratives and Ageing: A Reading by Martin Walser and Jane Gardam
The European Bookshop will be attending a reading of renowned German author Martin Walser along with Jane Gardam at the Institute of Germanic& Romance Studies (University of London.)
Renowned German author Martin Walser (Ein liebender Mann, 2008;
Muttersohn, 2011) is joined by Whitbread Novel prize-winner Jane Gardam (Old Filth, 2004; The Man in the Wooden Hat, 2009) in a reading from their recent and unpublished works on the theme of ageing. There will be an introduction by Karen Leeder, Professor of Modern German Literature at New College, Oxford. The reading will be followed by a discussion with the audience.
The event is organised by the Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies (University of London), in conjunction with the Institute for German Studies (University of Birmingham) and the University of Leeds. Additional sponsorship is provided by the Keith Spalding Trust (IGRS, London).
Admission is free. Advance registration is required (email Jane Lewin
jane.lewin@sas.ac.uk; tel: 020 7862 8966) by 22 February.
1st March 2012 - The European Bookshop (5, Warwick Sreet, London, W1B 5LU) - 18:30 to 20:00
FREE publisher presentation of resources for teachers of Spanish + tapas, wine, free sample and in-shop discount!
" De la palabra a la acción: cómo potenciar la producción oral"
If you are a teacher of Spanish (to adults and adolescents) you are invited to join us in our bookshop in central London for a free presentation of resources by Spanish publishing house EDELSA. We will have wine and tapas on offer and you will be given a free book to keep. We will also be offering a 10% discount on Edelsa titles in our shop. We look forward to seeing you there! To book your space please email smw@esb.co.uk
Spaces are limited, so book now!
3rd March 2012 - University of Westminster
Primary Languages Show 2012
The Primary Languages Show is the essential event of the year for everybody involved in teaching languages in primary schools. Packed with inspirational ideas to support teaching and learning, this national conference is the perfect place to meet colleagues, exchange ideas, find out about new developments and browse the latest resources. Come and join us at The University of Westminster and meet a host of speakers, teachers, publishers and advisers who are all passionate about languages in the primary school.
Visit the Young Europeans Bookstore stand to see the latest resources in French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish and to receive a 15% discount on orders placed during the conference.
29th March 2012 - The European Bookshop - 18.30 for 19.00
Fallada Biography book launch!
The European Bookshop are delighted to bring you the launch of "More Lives than One: A Biography of Hans Fallada" with the author Jenny Williams, introduced by Nick Jacobs.
Please click here for more details.
30th March to 31st March 2012 - University of Manchester
Language World 2012
Languages for all - defining today, transforming tomorrow!
Language World 2012 will be covering the following themes:
Motivation and raising participation in language learning
Improving achievement - at all key stages, especially 4 and 5
Progression (especially between key stages)
Assessment for best practice
AS and A Level
Improving speaking skills and using the target language in the classroom
Improving reading skills
Developing grammatical competence
Creating confident and independent language users
Community languages
Language across the curriculum
New approaches to language learning, including the effective use of technology
CLIL and bilingual learning.
European Schoolbooks Ltd will be attending the conference with a range of materials for all ages and abilities in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish and will be offering a 15% discount on orders placed during the conference.
18th May 2012 - The European Bookshop - 7pm - 9 pm
An Evening with Jimmy Burns
Join us for an evening of conversation with award winning author and journalist Jimmy Burns.
Jimmy has previously worked as a freelance journalist writing about Latin America and Spain and as a sports journalist for the Financial Times. He has also published a number of books on Spain including "Barca: a People's Passion" and "Spain: A literary companion".
Jimmy's next book, "La Roja", a history of Spanish football, will be published by Simon & Schuster in May 2012. Jimmy will discuss his new book and take questions on any backlist publications.
RSVP to sms@esb.co.uk if you would like to attend, as capacity may be limited.
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