Katherine Reilly

Author: Katherine Reilly

Katherine Reilly was born in Chicago Illinois and has dedicated herself to the field of education and specifically that of English Literature. As an author, she works for an International Publisher for which she has authored multiple children's books and novels. As an educator, she works at a private school in Athens Greece, teaching English to learners of all ages and levels, while also working as an oral examiner for the majority of Universities which certify candidates in the use of the English Language in all levels according to the CEFR. In the capacity of Teacher Trainer, she has devoted her experience and knowledge to the training of English Language Teachers and University Graduates in the fields of ELT and ICT. Katherine is a contributor to humanitarian aid as a teacher for impoverished children, as regards the Greek and English language. Finally, as a TEDx Speaker and Trainer, she has organized Ted-Ed clubs, and has used her experience to motivate, inspire and assist students in reaching their true potential. Her personal publications include the children's book trilogy "The Adventures of Ben & Friday", her guidebook "The Road to Femininity", and her most recent novel "I Can't Love You". A children’s book named “The Show Must Go On” is soon to be published and all profits from this book will be donated to the aid of children with cancer. Furthermore, as a scriptwriter, she has worked on theatrical adaptations of children's books, and has written scripts for short films and videos. In her free time, she collaborates with a modelling agency as a part-time model for concept photography and is a member of the HUMAN CAST organization which promotes the artistic endeavors of marginalized individuals.

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021

Red Balloons, London T-Shirts and Open Doors: The Experiences of an Oral Examiner

“Look at the following pictures. I would like you to describe them for me please,” I asked as I handed the candidate the photos. As he spoke, I couldn’t help but wonder what I would have said if our positions were reversed. Some pictures are so vague, I actually feel sorry for the test takers. How long and to what extent can you describe a red balloon? The student had already started trembling as I urged him to continue with his description, so as to meet the time restrictions imposed by the university. To his merit, he did quite well as he expanded the description to how the image made him feel.

By Katherine Reilly, Author, Teacher Trainer

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

How can one person be this good at accents?!

My mother tongue is English but I swear, comprehending some British accents will always be a challenge to me!

October 12, 2021

TEDEd Lesson For Use in Class – Cavities

When a team of archeologists recently came across some 15,000-year-old human remains, they made an interesting discovery: the teeth of those ancient humans were riddled with holes. So what causes cavities, and how can we avoid them? Mel Rosenberg takes us inside our teeth to find out. Lesson by Mel Rosenberg, animation by Andrew Foerster.

Click on the link to access the full lesson:

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-causes-cavities-mel-rosenberg#watch