This September 14 and 15, Ellii is hosting ElliiCon2023—a free two-day virtual conference to explore the intersection of technology and traditional teaching. Learn how to maintain human connections with your students in the age of AI while incorporating practical tech tools that can free up more time for the crucial aspects of learning. This article is part of a series of posts introducing our 2023 conference speakers.

Meet Angela Tribus Ramos

Angela Tribus Ramos is the associate director of English Language Programs and senior oral communications specialist at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. At Brandeis, Tribus Ramos plans, develops, and oversees all ELP services for the International Business School. She also provides consultations for graduate students, visiting scholars, postdoctoral fellows, and other ELLs at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management. She is a member of the Global Brandeis working group, whose aim is to identify and promote pathways that emphasize social justice as a primary goal of international education.

Angela is also a returned Peace Corps volunteer, and she has taught English to speakers of other languages in Ecuador, China, Costa Rica, and the US. Her research interests include communicative functions of language, nonviolent communication, and teaching speaking.

Presenter Q & A

To help you get to know Angela, Lise (our ElliiCon host) posed a few questions using VideoAsk! We hope you love his video responses. You can click on each one in the video below. 

1. The theme of ElliiCon2023 is Humanity & Technology in ELT: Striking a Balance in the Age of AI. In your opinion, is AI a friend or foe of English language teachers? How do you think AI will impact our learners?
2. What topic will you be focusing on at ElliiCon this year? Can you share a few key points that you plan to touch on?
3. What's one thing that you would like ElliiCon attendees to know about you before attending your session?

Attend Angela's #ElliiCon2023 Session

At #ElliiCon2023, Angela will be presenting on strategies for meaningful conversation. Join this session on September 15 from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm CDT. You will learn all about how to help learners gain confidence in their English conversations. Interested in attending Angela's session? Register for ElliiCon2023. It's free! You can also connect with Angela after her presentation at our Presenter Q&A Table.