Sam Gravell
Teacher. Trainer. Materials Designer. Course Creator.
I’m Sam, a business English trainer and training consultant based in Germany. I’ve got a Masters degree in Education, a CELTA certificate, and a Certificate in International Business English Teaching. Most importantly, I’ve put in my 10,000+ hours developing my craft internationally.
For over a decade, I’ve been working with professionals in a variety of contexts to help them improve their English and enjoy the process. This means always starting with a thorough needs analysis and developing tailored materials, courses, and plans. No one-size-fits-all solutions here.
I also help teachers develop their craft with workshops and engaging talks on teaching, learning, and the judicious use of AI and other technology, in and out of the classroom.
Services
How I can support you
Presentations, Workshops & Seminars
In dynamic, engaging, and thought-provoking talks and workshops, I simplify the complex and make the difficult look easy. Attendees and participants walk away inspired and empowered with practical tools, skills, and ideas.
Consulting
Looking to design, set up, and roll out your corporate language or skills training program with expert support? Get in touch for flexible solutions drawing from experience and sound learning theory.
Business English Training and Coaching
I work with individuals and teams to build real-world language and communication skills using a variety of effective approaches such as task-based learning and graphic facilitation, and from-scratch, tailored materials.
Materials Development
Based on a thorough consultation about your program’s needs, I’ll expertly design top-notch materials for you, from a single unit to an entire syllabus.
Presentations, workshops, and Webinars
Currently Running Workshops for Teachers
Face to face or virtual. Every speaking event and workshop begins with a comprehensive needs assessment and is tailor made just for you and your context.
Course Design With LLMs
In this webinar, participants will explore the potential Large Language Models (LLMS) transforming English Language Teaching (ELT). This session will demonstrate the power of this revolutionary technology through concrete examples and case studies. Attendees will learn how to harness the power of LLMs to design and implement cutting-edge language instruction, optomizing student learning experiences and setting them up for success in both academic and professional settings.
Expanding Your Business English Toolbox
In today’s corporate training landscape, participants need far more than grammar exercises and functional phrases — they need clear thinking, confident communication, and actionable tools they can take straight into the workplace. Expanding Your Business English Toolbox is a practical, hands-on methodology workshop for trainers who want to move beyond course books and start facilitating real business outcomes in their sessions.
Through materials-light, interactive tasks, you’ll explore powerful frameworks such as Six Thinking Hats, the Impact/Effort Matrix, DESC feedback, Rose–Thorn–Bud, PESTEL, and more. Learn how to use a single whiteboard to generate emergent language, drive problem-solving discussions, and support participants with authentic workplace communication — from meetings and presentations to feedback conversations and decision-making.
Whether you choose a half-day introduction or a full-day deep dive, you’ll leave with ready-to-use tools, session templates, and planning strategies that transform training rooms into active facilitation spaces. Perfect for Business English trainers, ESP practitioners, and language professionals looking to boost relevance, engagement, and impact in corporate environments
Exploring Task-Based Language Teaching: A Reflective and Engaging Approach towards Second Language Acquisition
In this succinct yet comprehensive introduction to Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), we’ll explore a methodology anchored in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research and marked by learner engagement. We’ll discuss the various TBLT forms and their adaptability across teaching contexts, highlighting the approach’s potential to empower teachers and enhance learner-centred experiences. From Task-Supported Language Teaching, as a light-touch TBLT application within existing syllabi, to a full-scale TBLT, we’ll navigate the possibilities this spectrum provides for educators and institutions, paving the way for more dynamic and effective language-learning environments.
Materials Light Teaching: Embracing Spontaneity and Authenticity in The Classroom
Dive into the world of Dogme Language Teaching, also known as ‘Teaching Unplugged’, an engaging and spontaneous approach to language learning. This concise webinar will explore how and why this approach shifts away from traditional, resource-heavy teaching towards a conversational, learner-driven methodology. We’ll discuss how this approach, grounded in real-life conversations and situations, creates an engaging learning environment. We’ll also explore how this stripped-back, reactive style can foster teacher adaptability, enhance learner engagement, and ultimately lead to more authentic, practical language proficiency.
Bespoke workshops and presentations tailored to your unique PD needs
I’ll design a tailored event just for your purposes, including relevant elements from any of the presentations above; such as the use of AI and tech tools for course design, creating materials and promoting autonomous learning; the possibilities of tasks in the curriculum and classroom; implementing materials-light, learner-centered teaching; and teaching online.
SampleS OF MY WORK
An A-Z of ChatGPT
The first two hours of this video compose my thoughts about the principles and potential of generative AI in language teaching in November 2023, which are constantly developing and expanding.
What folks are saying about Me
Professional development that people remember.
“Thank you so very much Sam for literally one of the very best PD sessions I’ve ever attended! You did a fantastic job presenting today for our Qatar University FPDE faculty today.”
Clint Mitchell
English Lecturer
Qatar University
“Sam’s workshop style was participant-centric and task-based. He engaged participants actively, sparking their interest and transforming it into an interactive experience rather than a one-sided presentation. The sequencing of the workshop content, ensuring a seamless flow, was particularly impressive. Sam skillfully gave ample opportunities for the attendees to exercise their critical thinking, resulting in their active engagement throughout the workshop; it would be appropriate to say that his style had a touch of patience and poise, especially noticeable when he was listening to their answers. He enabled learning and provided ample room for interpretations and contribution through the setup of smart and engaging tasks, which were relatable to the teaching contexts of specific individuals. His feedback was helpful in enhancing the participants’ learning experience. Teachers were encouraged to ask questions and share opinions, and Sam’s attentive listening created a real- time experience. He consistently provided input for better clarity in content and context. Overall, it was a great learning experience for all involved, both those attending the event in person and online. ELTAS wishes Sam the best for his future endeavors and hopes to learn more about such online tools.”
Dr. Haripriya Pareek
ELTAS Blog Revolutionizing language Teaching: ChatGPT Workshop Impresses!
Expectations exceeded.
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a webinar titled ‘Creating Courses for Your Business with ChatGPT,’ presented by Sam. Given the abundance of content on ChatGPT since its launch, I signed up with modest expectations, only to be completely blown away by the session’s depth and delivery.
Sam’s presentation skillfully demonstrated his extensive knowledge of English language teaching through the sophisticated prompts and plug-ins that he utilized with ChatGPT. His expertise in Dogme and TBLT approaches, which align with my teaching style, was the icing on the cake.
His deft navigation of ChatGPT showcased not just an in-depth grasp of language education but also a visionary use of AI within the field.
Sam demonstrates an impressive eagerness to share his knowledge with others and is conscientious about giving credit where credit is due.
Elaine Hill
ESL Specialist
USA
Tailored and engaging training.
“Sam is a versatile and creative person and a master in remote working.
It was always a pleasure for me to participate in the English trainings in our company, where Sam was teaching.
As an English trainer and conversation partner Sam is a very flexible and open person.
He recognizes fast the individual language level of the trainees and shapes the training sessions in order to meet the needs of the group.
I experienced our English class meetings as casual yet productive and really interesting conversations that helped me to improve my language skills and feel safer applying them.
I would heartily recommend Sam for companies looking for a great English trainer.”
Max Horn
Software Engineer
Siemens, Germany
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