Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi
İngiliz Dili Eğitimi Anabilim Dalı

“Why Have Fun in Class?”: Inspiring Lecture by Alissa N. for ELT Students

Alissa N., an English language teacher and teacher trainer, delivered an inspiring lecture titled “Why Have Fun in Class?” for third-year prospective teachers at the Department of English Language Teaching, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.


During the lecture, she emphasized the importance of creating enjoyable, engaging, and meaningful learning environments in English language classrooms. She highlighted how fun, interaction, creativity, and positive classroom atmosphere can contribute to students’ motivation and active participation.


The session was highly interactive, with prospective English teachers asking thoughtful questions about classroom practices, learner motivation, and the role of enjoyment in language teaching. The participants had the opportunity to reflect on how they can design more effective and inspiring lessons in their future teaching careers.


The lecture provided valuable insights for our students and encouraged them to consider the importance of enthusiasm, creativity, and learner-centered approaches in English language teaching.