English A2 Workshop Recommendations

Paris, France
Workshop Leader: Debra Williams-Gualandi

“I appreciate the workshop packs and the the resource material they contain! Very useful for a busy teacher! Thank you, Debra, and the whole team!”

Irena Likopa, Riga State Gymnasium No 1, Latvia

“Excellent!”

Alexis Dangel, Ermitage, France

“The workshop provided a lot of information and practical advice. All sessions were very useful. Good quality of material. Very useful exchange of experience, tips, difficulties, ways to succeed. A wonderful selection of handouts. I appreciated that the leaders met our needs in specific areas.”

Anita Boreise, Riga State Gymnasium No 1, Latvia

“Debra is the best workshop presenter I have encountered - eloquent, sensitive to participants' interests, knowledgeabel and adept at keeping the workshop focussed and productive.”

Andrew Collins, Franconian International School, Germany

“Debra Williams: lots of experience; very competent; clear structure; good answers to questions”

Christiane Hendel, Lycee Technique du Centre, Luxembourg

“Debra is a wonderful communicator and listener - focussed, humble, informed.”

Neena Mehrotra, Bonn International School, Germany

“All of Debra's sessions were excellent and have given me a much clearer picture of th A2 cours and ways to tackle tasks... Thank you Debra! You have instilled confidence in my ability with your support and good ideas!”

Elizabeth Mulleneux, TISA, Azerbaijan

“Debra was superb. She created an atmosphere that was helpful and comfortable and maintained a professional feel as well.”

Anonymous

“Debra Williams has an amazing wealth of experience, both as a teacher and an examiner. She was full of helpful in-class suggestions and exam clarifications. Thank you for the workshop being what I needed in so many ways.”

Anonymous

“Debra was fantastic!”

Anonymous

“Very good workshop leader. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Debra!”

Karolina Vaapio, Ressun Lukio, Finland

Paris, France
Workshop Leader: Debra Williams-Gualandi

“I appreciate the workshop packs and the the resource material they contain! Very useful for a busy teacher! Thank you, Debra, and the whole team!”

Irena Likopa, Riga State Gymnasium No 1, Latvia

“Excellent!”

Alexis Dangel, Ermitage, France

“The workshop provided a lot of information and practical advice. All sessions were very useful. Good quality of material. Very useful exchange of experience, tips, difficulties, ways to succeed. A wonderful selection of handouts. I appreciated that the leaders met our needs in specific areas.”

Anita Boreise, Riga State Gymnasium No 1, Latvia

“Debra is the best workshop presenter I have encountered - eloquent, sensitive to participants' interests, knowledgeabel and adept at keeping the workshop focussed and productive.”

Andrew Collins, Franconian International School, Germany

“Debra Williams: lots of experience; very competent; clear structure; good answers to questions”

Christiane Hendel, Lycee Technique du Centre, Luxembourg

“Debra is a wonderful communicator and listener - focussed, humble, informed.”

Neena Mehrotra, Bonn International School, Germany

“All of Debra's sessions were excellent and have given me a much clearer picture of th A2 cours and ways to tackle tasks... Thank you Debra! You have instilled confidence in my ability with your support and good ideas!”

Elizabeth Mulleneux, TISA, Azerbaijan

“Debra was superb. She created an atmosphere that was helpful and comfortable and maintained a professional feel as well.”

Anonymous

“Debra Williams has an amazing wealth of experience, both as a teacher and an examiner. She was full of helpful in-class suggestions and exam clarifications. Thank you for the workshop being what I needed in so many ways.”

Anonymous

“Debra was fantastic!”

Anonymous

“Very good workshop leader. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Debra!”

Karolina Vaapio, Ressun Lukio, Finland

Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leaders: Debra Williams-Gualandi, Victor Ferreira

“The workshop leaders were knowledgeable, insightful, helpful. I am leaving the workshop with pelnty of ideas/material for class.”

Sheila Hansen, Nesbru Upper Secondary School, Norway

“The workshop leaders were excellent - well prepared, approachable, organised, knowledgeable.”

Sarah Warburton, Institut Le Rosey, Switzerland

“Victor and Debra were great! They were very knowledgeable and fun and managed to answer questions while still keeping the sessions moving. The fact that they are teachers and can share their practical experiences is important and helpful.”

Renee Hudacek, The Koç School, Turkey

“The workshop leaders were very organized, well-informed, experienced and helpful.”

Beatrix Maier, BG/BRG Klosterneuburg, Austria

“The workshop leaders were very good - well prepared, lots of exemplars and materials.”

Wilbert Smits, SG Stevensbeek, Netherlands

“Excellent duality. Very knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. ”

Melenie Rada, The English College in Prague, Czech Republic

“It was all very useful. Thank youy!”

Catherine Green, Collège Beau Soleil, Switzerland

“Both presenters did a very good job. Everything was well-organised and helpful and I found all sessions useful.”

Kjell Mjåland, Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle

“Both presenters were excellent and very complementary.”

Scott Macky, Munich Internationals School, Germany

“Excellent level!”

Michael Barrett, Europa International School, Barcelona, Spain

“I was really pleased with the preparation and delivery of both Debra and Victor. Well done and thank you for so much practical information.”

John Rees, International School of Frankfurt, Germany

“Both presenters were excellent in their own ways - a complementary duo! ”

Kathleen Hellman, Ibn Khuldoon School, Bahrain

“This was the best IB workshop I’ve ever been to. The workshop leaders were very knowledgeable, well-prepared and insightful and had the ability to adjust to the needs of participants. Thank you!”

Marta Uminska, The British School, Warsaw, Poland

Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leader: Debra Williams-Gualandi

“Excellent!”

Alison Perkin, British International School, Budapest, Hungary

“Debra was knowledgeable and concise - very appreciated”

Rachel Michel, The English School in Prague, Czech Republic

“I found all the sessions very useful and interesting. Thank you very mcuh for this useful workshop!”

Irena Likopa, Riga State Gymnasium No1, Latvia

“Debra was well-organised, gave great examples, and was very articulate. She is clearly a great teacher.”

Peter Sommers, pen Gate Boarding School, Prague, Czech Republic

“Debra explains well, gives excellent examples and is motivating.”

Torhild Borgen, Nesbru Upper Secondary School, Norway

“This has been an excellent workshop - well organised, with a good balance between teaching ideas and understanding the nuts and bolts of the IB. I am leaving Barcelona with many new ideas. I now feel that I understand the expectations of the program.”

Stephen Doubt, Zurich International School, Switzerland

“Debra was excellent: well organized, helpful and kind, thoughtful. I would attend additonal workshops with her.”

Troy Fillman, TASIS, Switzerland

“Excellent workshop overall. Debra Williams-Gualandi was superb in every way - highly knowledgeable, patient and kind. She took us through the A2 course with great insight, experience and judgment.”

Shosana Cohen, Frankfurt International School, Germany

Paris, France
Workshop Leader: Debra Williams-Gualandi

“The presenter was outstanding; clear, structured, and helped me to fully understand the course.”

Richard Noakes, The English College in Prague, The Czech Republic

“Excellent!”

Sylvie Dukes, College Alpin Beau Soleil, Switzerland

“The workshop leader was excellent: informative, thorough, and patient.”

Emelie Armstrong , College Alpin Beau Soleil, Switzerland

“A very useful and enlightening workshop.”

Dick Pieper, International School Eerde, The Netherlands

“Debra was EXCELLENT. She’s so clam and organized. She managed our anxieties and energies superbly. Thanks! I enjoyed myself, learned lots and met fantastic people. Great Organization!”

Lori J. Lauscher, American School of Barcelona, Spain

“Great workshop! The presenter was very clear, well-structured and organised.”

Tao McCarthy, Oporto British School, Portugal

“Debra is an excellent presenter. She manages to meet the requirements of both teachers new to the programme and the more experienced ones. She has a pedagogical style that fits this kind of workshop very well.”

Ole T. Mangen, Lillestrom, Norway

“Debra knows everything and has a pleasant way of dealing with the group.”

Lucien Teeuwen, Christelijk Lyceum Zeist, The Netherlands

“Debra has excellent presentation skills - clear, balanced, thorough”

Kim Danforth , Dresden International School, Germany

“Debra was extremely clear, knowledgeable, positive, pleasant and encouraging.”

Shona Trass, Dresden International School, Germany

“Excellent! Wonderful job!”

Elizabeth Calvert, Nesbru vgs, Norway

“Debra Williams Gualandi did a very good job. Her sessions were well structured, and there was no question she could not answer. The content of the booklet was also very useful.”

Ingunn Ofte, Nesbru vgs, Norway

Paris, France
Workshop Leader: Debra Williams-Gualandi

“Brilliant! Thank you very much Debra!”

Pertti Honkanen, St Eskils Gymnasium, Eskilstuna, Sweden

“Excellent - I am very re-energised!”

Kjersti Nordahl Følling, Lillestrøm videregående skola, Norway

“Debra is a very good presenter. She spoke very clearly and at just the right pace. You could tell she has much experience.”

Özlem Emeni, Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

“Debra’s style, content and manner made the workshop fascinating, worthwhile and an enjoyable experience. I feel encouraged and reassured. Thank you!”

Philip Shaw, College du Leman, Switzerland

“The workshop leader was very good: efficient, accommodating, pleasant, interesting and very to the point.”

Margrethe Hall Christensen, Ås Videregående Skole, Norway

“Debra is simply the best! She is clear, inspiring, intelligent, insightful and understands all the practical problems we might encounter. I will recommend your workshops and website to my fellow teachers.”

Mari Kuusimäki, Joensuun Lyseon Lukio, Finland

“Debra was excellent: clear, structured and very well prepared.”

Simon Walker, Malmö Borgarskola, Sweden

“Debra was very organised, friendly and inspirational. Thank you!”

Sarah Glendinning, Malmö Borgarskola, Sweden

“A very productive workshop. The presenter was clear, helpful and well prepared. Before coming here I had some questions about the orals and writing tasks. They were all answered.”

Alina Ilie, Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

“All the sessions were good. As always, Debra was extremely professional. Thanks!”

Carina Ernst, Katedralskolan, Lund, Sweden

“The workshop was very enjoyable. Debra was very well-prepared, knowledgeable and professional.”

Kathy Prestgaard, Sandefjord Videregående Skole, Norway

“I really appreciated the handouts and ideas that were presented!”

Elisabeth Abrahamsen, Ås Videregående Skole, Norway

“There should be a Debra Williams in all subjects. She is brilliant!”

Tonje Eriksen, Björknäsgymnasiet, Boden, Sweden

“Excellent! The workshop leader was very well prepared and extremely professional and pleasant.”

Jostein Selvikvag, Sandefjord Videregående Skole, Norway

“An exceptional course! Debra was superb in terms of ideas, understanding and delivering. The resources we could take away were excellent. I would like to be notified about any forthcoming InThinking courses.”

Neil Allen, The Sultan’s School, Oman

“The presenter was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. She was clear and precise - a wonderful personality was well.”

Teea-Reetta Kihlström, Joensuun Lyseon Lukio, Finland

“The workshop leader was excellent: informative and knowledgeable without being dogmatic.”

Julian South, Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Paris, France
Workshop Leader: Debra Williams-Gualandi

“A thoroughly inspiring workshop.”

Marianne Borsch Reniers, Tingvallagymnasiet, Sweden

“Debra is excellent! Knowledgeable, respectful and friendly.”

Ingrid Norling, Katedralskolan Linköping, Sweden

“Excellent! Thank you very much.”

Julia Dunaeva, Verdala International School, Malta

“Excellent! I liked the workshop. It was such a positive experience. We stayed focused on the programme and no time was wasted.”

Rosalin Narum, St Olav vidergående skole, Norway

“Excellent in every way. All the sessions were very good and they all linked into one another. ”

Peter Holmberg, Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket, Sweden

“The workshop was inspiring, beneficial and very well organised. The time was used optimally. ”

Valerie Haug, International School of Dusseldorf, Germany

“Excellent! I really enjoyed the content of the workshop and the company of colleagues!”

Lorraine Evans, Maartens College International School, Netherlands

“Debra is first-rate! Among the best of the best. ”

Peter Van Egeren, American International School, Vienna, Austria

“Very inspiring! ”

Maria Kozlowska, II Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace, Poznan, Poland

“Excellent! Everything has been useful for me!”

Pia Holmberg, Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket, Sweden

“Excellent! I really enjoyed this workshop - it was very fruitful.”

Padraig Rooney, International School of the Basel Region AG, Switzerland