Junuen Mondragón is the Regional Manager of Academic Services for National Geographic Learning with over 16 years of experience in English Language Teaching. He specializes in curriculum development, academic coaching, and teacher training across Latin America.

Previously, he worked at The Anglo Mexican Foundation as a teacher, instructional designer, and Head of Training. Junuen is passionate about educational innovation and supporting teachers to achieve excellence.

Teaching for Tomorrow: Integrating Future-Ready Skills in the English Classroom

In a rapidly changing, interconnected world, English language teachers play a vital role in preparing learners to thrive beyond the classroom. This session explores what it means to be “future-ready” and how educators can intentionally foster skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and intercultural competence through everyday teaching practices. Participants will examine practical strategies for embedding these competencies into lesson planning and classroom interaction, empowering students to become confident, autonomous communicators equipped to navigate the demands of the global workplace and contribute meaningfully to a diverse, evolving world.