2025 Asia Talks with Oxford - Supporting Test Success with Speedy Readers

Welcome to Asia Talks with Oxford! These live online events run throughout the year and are open to anyone interested in English Language Teaching and learning more about Oxford and our products.

Join Rob Peacock, Educational Services Consultant at Oxford University Press, to explore how extensive reading is more than just reading. It also helps students develop key skills that support exam success. With the new Speedy Readers graded reader series, short, focused passages engage learners with content while providing a supportive environment for building exam-ready skills. Mai McDiarmid, Head of English Department at MITA International School of Science, will also share her insights into extensive reading and real classroom experiences, offering a practical perspective on how these strategies work in action.

* The webinar will take place in the East Asia timezone, but we invite teachers from around the globe to sign up and join us live or watch the recording in your own time.
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(6:00 - 7:15 pm CST)

Extensive reading (ER) is widely recognized as an effective method for enhancing various aspects of language learning. But can it also boost exam performance? This session will explore key factors contributing to exam success, including essential language and skills development, creating an optimal learning environment, and understanding the impacts of exams on overall educational quality (positive and negative washback). We will delve into how ER can play a pivotal role in these areas, showcasing sample materials from the innovative "Speedy Readers" series. Discover how shorter books with engaging topics and multimedia content can captivate teenage learners and set them up for success.

[✓] Recording will be available after the event
[✓] Attendees will receive a certificate