Bethany Cagnol is a proud member of the Télécom Paris Languages and Cultures Department. She provides consulting and training services at Télécom Paris in its transition towards English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). She helps support its professors and researchers who wish to deliver their courses, publish articles, and/or give conference presentations in English. She specializes in the higher education sector and, in particular, communication skills for the scientific community, public speaking, language coaching and language skills assessments.
In her over 20 years of experience, she has been a project manager, business owner, and author of various educational publications. She has extensive experience working with professionals in both private and public sectors in order to help them improve their communication skills in English.
The language courses she has designed for Télécom Paris students include Public Speaking and Soft Skills Training, Conflict Management, Professional Communication, and Mediating International and Scientific Communication. In 2021 she was the project manager and co-author with Sinead Namur and Cécile Michaut, for a MOOC on Coursera entitled Promote your Scientific Results which won the 2023 Institut Mines-Télécom Commitment, Pedagogy and Teaching Award. In 2024, she launched the IP Paris ELEVATE Center, which is an interdisciplinary unit that supports the academic community with scientific communication, outreach, and language assistance across IP Paris.
Creation of MOOCs and Pedagogical Materials
- MOOC on Coursera: Promote your Scientific Results – 2021
Project Manager and co-author with Sinead Namur and Cécile Michaut,
Télécom Paris + Institut Mines-Télécom - Co-author of Presentations B1 Course – 12 modules (British Council – Virtual Training Academy) – 2014
- Co-author with Ros Wright of English for Nursing 1 (Pearson Education) – 2012
- Co-author of English for Scientists Teachers’ Guide (Cambridge University Press) – 2010
Publications
- Cagnol, B. 2022. Extending IATEFL’s influence: a case study in fostering inclusive science initiatives. ELT Journal Volume 76/1 January 2022. Oxford University Press.
- Cagnol, B & Hogan, M. 2014. How to survive in the freelance market: Part 6 – Dealing with difficulties and success. Oxford University Press – Teaching Adults April 2014 issue.
- Cagnol, B & Hogan, M. 2014. How to survive in the freelance market: Part 5 – Quality control and maintaining satisfied clients. Oxford University Press – Teaching Adults March 2014 issue.
- Cagnol, B & Hogan, M. 2014. How to survive in the freelance market: Part 4 – Pricing and billing advice. Oxford University Press – Teaching Adults February 2014 issue.
- Cagnol, B & Hogan, M. 2014. How to survive in the freelance market: Part 3 – Mapping out a sales and marketing strategy. Oxford University Press – Teaching Adults January 2014 issue.
- Cagnol, B & Hogan, M. 2013. How to survive in the freelance market: Part 2 – Writing a business plan.
Oxford University Press – Teaching Adults November 2013 issue - Cagnol, B & Hogan, M. 2013. How to Survive in the Freelance Market: Part 1 – Getting Started. Oxford University Press – Teaching Adults September 2013 issue
- Cagnol, B & Wright, R. 2012. English for Nursing 1. Pearson Education.
- Cagnol, B. 2012. Comment assurer l’excellence dans la formation linguistique. Dans “L’étude de marché, la formation professionnelle linguistique, en France. Linguaid, nouvelle édition.
- Cagnol, B & Armer, T. 2011. English for Scientists Teacher’s Notes. Cambridge University Press.
- Cagnol, B. 2011. Conversion Competence in Interlanguage Progression. « Crosscurrents: Studies in English Linguistics ». Holy Cross University Periodical Publications.
- Cagnol, B. and Kawałek, J. 2011. Fundraising and Sponsorship. IATEFL Associates’ Handbook.
- Cagnol, B. and Kawałek, J. .2011. Community Outreach. IATEFL Associates’ Handbook.
- Cagnol, B. 2009. Opening the Door to ELF. IATEFL Cardiff Conference Selections.
Plenary Sessions and Conference Talks
- Elevate your Scientific Communication: Key Principles for International Outreach – ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2024
- Guiding Tomorrow’s Professionals – 2024 IATEFL Brighton Conference
- IATEFL Poland Plenary Speaker – 2023
- Mediating International and Scientific Communication for EMI Contexts – 2023 IATEFL Harrogate Conference
- Tried and Tested Learner Engagement Activities for the Classroom – 2022
IATEFL Poland Webinar - Les compétences en communication professionnelle peuvent être enseignées en ligne. Mais comment ? – 2021
Séminaire Pedagogique – Telecom Paris, France - Captivate to Motivate – Plenary Speaker – 2018
BBELT, British Council. Mexico City, Mexico. - An Introduction to Debating – 2016
Bydgoszcz, Poland. Invited lecturer for a 2-day seminar. - The ELT Journey: From Charted to Uncharted – Plenary Speaker – 2013
IATEFL Hungary, Budapest. - Life Skills for the Classroom – 2013 & 2010
IATEFL BESIG Webinar.
IATEFL Poland, Rzeszów, – Plenary Speaker - Managing your Brand as a Trainer (with Mike Hogan) – 2013
IATEFL Liverpool, UK
Business English UK Conference, London - Facilitating Fluency with Debating – 2012 & 2015
IATEFL Poland, Wrocław & IATEFL Poland Cracovie - Comment assurer l’excellence dans la formation linguistique – 2012
Expolangues (Paris, France) - Selling Yourself in the Changing ELT Market (with Mike Hogan) – 2011
TESOL France Strasbourg - Ruling the Unruly: Classroom Management and Solutions – 2011
IATEFL Brighton, UK - Filling the Gap: ESP Presentations – 2010
IATEFL Harrogate, UK, IATEFL Poland, Bydgoszcz et IATEFL BESIG Bielefeld, Germany - English for the Performing Arts: Meeting the needs of the performer and the admirer – 2009 IATEFL Poland Poznan and 2nd English for Specific Purposes Conference (Ulm, Germany)
- I Speak ELF, EIL, WSSE and Offshore English – 2009
IATEFL Cardiff, UK - Specific Purposes Activities from Scratch – 2008 + 2010
IATEFL Poland Łódź, Kielce and Rzeszów + IATEFL BESIG Bonn, Germany - Conversion Competence in Interlanguage Progression. Conference: Language
Learning and Teaching in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts, American University of Paris – 2007 - Cracking Down on Bad Tests – 2007
IATEFL BESIG Berlin, Germany
Manvi Agarwal 2nd place in the 3-Minute Thesis® Competition
PhD — 06/06/2024She took part alongside five other doctoral students from Université Paris Saclay, Télécom Paris, and Université Clermont [...]
"Promote your scientific results" Prix Engagement, Pédagogie et Enseignement
Faculty Members — 08/03/2024Le MOOC porté par Bethany Cagnol reçoit le prix du dispositif numérique qui valorise les équipes [...]Promote your scientific results
Faculty Members — 24/01/2024Researchers will learn how to present their results to their peers, the general public and the media.
BeForum : journée carrières pour nos élèves
Engineers, Corporate Partnerships — 06/11/2023Le BeForum vise à aider nos élèves à avancer dans leur démarche en direction des entreprises et des métiers, [...]
La lettre du LTCI (2023 #3)
PhD, Faculty Members — 13/10/2023Florence Tupin nouvelle responsable du dépt. IDS, Cyberattaques, Lasers quantiques, 5+G, YAGO, Impact carbone, ELEVATE Center, Journée [...]
PhD students trained in international scientific mediation
PhD, International Partnerships — 07/07/2022Language teachers welcomed about thirty European doctoral students to Télécom Paris to train them in [...]Former les doctorants à la médiation scientifique internationale
PhD, International Partnerships — 07/07/2022Des enseignantes de langues ont accueilli une trentaine de doctorants européens à Télécom Paris [...]Valorisez vos résultats scientifiques
Faculty Members — 06/10/2021Grâce au nouveau MOOC "Promote your scientific results", les chercheurs apprendront à présenter leurs résultats auprès de leurs pairs, [...]