- The context and value of a Brain - friendly approach

 - How the brain works in Language Learning

 - Establishing an optimum external learning environment

 - Establishing an optimum internal learning environment

 - Planning and presenting Brain - friendly lessons

 - Developing short to long term Memory strategies

 - Imagination and motivation - freeing student creativity

 - Learning styles  and Multiple Intelligences in the classroom

 - Brain–friendly Study Skills (what do students need?)

 - Overview of holistic methodologies (balancing system and creativity)

 - The Teacher as Learner – Goals and reflections

 - Brain - friendly grammar - teaching at different levels –

 - A range of techniques for different Learning styles

 - Activating Vocabulary

 - Using colours and visuals

 - Creative communication

 - Classroom drawing

 - Personalising materials

 - Fun with phonology

 - Rhythm - songs - games for learning

 - The seamless robe - Suggestopedia - harmonising activities

 - Music (and silence) in learning

 - Movement (and stillness) in learning

 - Reading with music

 - Using props and realia

 - The text comes alive (communicative reading / comprehension)

 - Making Mind Maps

 - Visualising

 - Using visualisation ladders

 - Energy levels and group dynamics

 - Building student confidence

 - Pair and group work skills

 - Correction techniques

 - Monitoring communicative activity

 - The role of IT

 - Ways of recycling (including passive reviews with music)

 - Non - intrusive class management

 - Dealing with stress

 - Student led activities

 - Adapting the text book

 - Brain - friendly examinations?

 - ‘Yes, but…’ discussion dealing with obstacles

 - Top Tips

 - Next steps

 - Teacher’s Treasure Chest