English Skills for Educators
Course Status Label: Planned or Confirmed
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Course Summary
This course is appropriate for participants who seek to develop Basic to Intermediate English language skills (especially speaking fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation), or for English teachers who want to learn different techniques for their classroom.
Participants will improve and enrich their English knowledge in selected aspects of the language and as a means of communication in class and everyday situations.
Furthermore, we intend to update and deepen the understanding of teaching methodologies and practical teaching skills and techniques.
The course focuses on practical classroom activities and resources, providing participants with a refreshing variety of teaching techniques.
Objectives: This course aims to provide educators with opportunities to revitalize their English knowledge (beginner level), as well as reinforce their confidence in using and speaking the language. As a result of attending this course, participants will be more knowledgeable, confident and fluent English users.
Pricing
Costs can be supported with a Key Action grant under the Erasmus+ Program. Our pricing policy follows the official regulations on transparent costs.
Course fee: 480 euros per participant (6-day course).
What is Included?
- Welcome Kit - from Learning Together's Team;
- Quality Daily Program - designed by our innovative trainers;
- Welcome Session - for icebreaking and briefing, while enjoying Portuguese delicacies;
- Daily Coffee Break - to enjoy a morning break between peers & trainer;
- Logistic, Organizational & Administrative Support - from headquarters & LT Team;
- Full Daily Assistance - on-call+chat support throughout the whole week;
- Certification Ceremony - course validation, networking and farewell.
Course Goals
Our trainer uses practical and innovative methodologies, and our participants get to learn in a positive environment, with different and exciting learning approaches! This course can be both for participants to develop their English (beginner), or for English teachers to apply different and more interactive teaching techniques in the classroom.
Learning Outcomes
- Enhance and refresh linguistic skills;
- Enrich oral communication skills;
- Introduce creative ideas to make classes livelier and more interactive;
- Implement practical activities for teaching challenging classes;
- Enhance participants’ knowledge, skills and competencies relating to their work practice;
- Increase confidence in speaking publicly: articulate clear questions and ideas in class discussion;
- Transfer and share core values, experiences and effective teaching practices with other teachers and colleagues;
- Provide teachers with an insight into Portugal’s culture and heritage.
Daily Program
- Welcome Session: dinner, icebreaking
- Meet & greet, networking – participants and staff
- Week briefing & planning
- Needs analysis and goal setting
- Fluency workshop
- Language Focus
- English in Action: Project Selection and Planning
- The format of a good lesson
- Generating creative language learning experiences and outcomes
- Grammar – Current idiomatic language
- Vocabulary: tips for Learning & Teaching Vocabulary
- Listening: cooperative storytelling
- Drama & Role-play: using Film and Drama in class
- Literature and Identity
- Pronunciation – ideas and activities
- English Language Training
- Pronunciation workshop
- Grammar: the grammar of words & the Lexical Approach
- Fluency workshop
- Using authentic materials in the classroom effectively
- Create presentations that are creative & engaging (Slido, Prezi)
- Create digital content
- Presentation of “My best lesson”
- Future cooperation and planning follow up activities (discussion)
- Course roundup & review
- Learning outcomes’ validation
- Certification Ceremony
Note
The daily schedule/ program describes likely activities but may differ based on the trainer's discretion and objectives.
Classes are scheduled for either the morning or afternoon, based on the provider's preference.
If there's a particular topic you wish to cover, please mention it no later than 1 month in advance.
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OUR GALLERY
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Target AudienceThis course is designed for a wide range of educational professionals including teachers, trainers, educational and career counsellors, school psychologists, headmasters, school administrators, and staff across primary, lower-secondary, secondary schools and higher education. It also caters to professionals in training centers, adult education schools, higher education institutions, and NGOs.
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CertificationParticipants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
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Additional InfoPlease note that the course may have participants from various school levels and English proficiency.
Course Language: English
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2-Weeks CoursePair a confirmed date of this course with another confirmed course to effortlessly design a 2-week training (and enjoy a discount)! Contact us for more information.
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Confirmed
This session/date is affirmed and will be held.
Planned
This session is a planned date and is open to enrollments.
