English Language Learning - a Practical English Language Course
Boost Your English Teaching Skills!
Empower yourself & your students! This practical course equips English language teachers with effective strategies & resources to elevate their teaching & student learning outcomes. Join a supportive community & reignite your passion for teaching!
Empower yourself & your students! This practical course equips English language teachers with effective strategies & resources to elevate their teaching & student learning outcomes. Join a supportive community & reignite your passion for teaching!
The face-to-face teacher training course "English Language Learning - a Practical English Language Course" is designed for teachers who want to improve their own English language proficiency, as well as develop practical strategies for teaching English as a second language to their students.
The course will typically involve a combination of interactive language practice sessions, group discussions, and hands-on teaching workshops, led by experienced English language instructors. Participants will work on developing their own language skills in a supportive and collaborative environment, as well as learning strategies and techniques for teaching English effectively to their students.
The course will cover a range of topics, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening comprehension, and will provide participants with opportunities to practice their English language skills through a variety of engaging activities and exercises. Participants will also learn about different approaches to teaching English, including task-based learning, communicative language teaching, and project-based learning, and will have the opportunity to develop and share their own lesson plans and teaching materials.
Overall, the course is designed to be practical, engaging, and interactive, with a focus on developing both language skills and teaching strategies that are relevant and effective in a variety of classroom settings. Participants will leave the course with a deeper understanding of the English language, as well as practical skills and strategies for teaching it to their students.
This is a course tailored to teachers' needs.
Here you will:
The course will typically involve a combination of interactive language practice sessions, group discussions, and hands-on teaching workshops, led by experienced English language instructors. Participants will work on developing their own language skills in a supportive and collaborative environment, as well as learning strategies and techniques for teaching English effectively to their students.
The course will cover a range of topics, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening comprehension, and will provide participants with opportunities to practice their English language skills through a variety of engaging activities and exercises. Participants will also learn about different approaches to teaching English, including task-based learning, communicative language teaching, and project-based learning, and will have the opportunity to develop and share their own lesson plans and teaching materials.
Overall, the course is designed to be practical, engaging, and interactive, with a focus on developing both language skills and teaching strategies that are relevant and effective in a variety of classroom settings. Participants will leave the course with a deeper understanding of the English language, as well as practical skills and strategies for teaching it to their students.
This is a course tailored to teachers' needs.
Here you will:
- Implement instructional strategies that improve English Learners' writing skills
- Learn ways to enhance your English Learners' vocabulary
- Experience yourself the language learning process and understand why pointing out the strategies you learn in this course will help your students learn English
- Enrich ALL your students' vocabulary and academic language use
- Learn how to assist your English Learners with their writing practices
- Understand your ESL students /English Learners
Take Your English Language Teaching to the Next Level
Are you ready to transform your English language classroom? This practical and interactive course is designed for educators seeking to elevate their teaching skills and empower their students to achieve fluency and confidence in English.Empower Yourself & Your Students:
- Master Effective Strategies: Explore a comprehensive range of research-based teaching methods specifically designed to enhance student learning outcomes in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, and reading.
- Unlock Student Potential: Learn how to differentiate instruction, cater to diverse learning styles, and create a supportive and engaging learning environment where all students can thrive.
- Harness Engaging Resources: Discover a treasure trove of practical resources, including online tools, interactive activities, and authentic materials, to keep your lessons fresh, dynamic, and culturally relevant.
- Connect & Collaborate: Engage in discussions, share best practices, and build a supportive network of fellow English language teachers through interactive workshops and collaborative activities.
- Reignite Your Passion: Reclaim your love for teaching and gain fresh inspiration from experienced instructors and a vibrant learning community.
- New and experienced English language teachers
- Educators seeking to refine their teaching methodology
- Teachers passionate about fostering a love for learning English
- Design engaging and effective English language lessons.
- Implement differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learners.
- Integrate a variety of teaching methods to promote all four language skills.
- Utilize technology and authentic materials to enhance student learning.
Program of Training Activities
English Language Learning - a Practical English Language Course
Program
Day by Day program of the training activities under Key Action 1
Your training will include a thorough practice on all 5 skills - Reading -Writing - Use of English -Listening - Speaking using Cambridge University Press material according to your level of English.
More specific your programme in detail :
Day 1: Monday
10:00 - 11:00: School Orientation .Getting to know with the professor responsible for the training.
IceBreaking brunch with participants from all courses.
Presentation about Glyfada, Athens, Things to do, Greek food etc
11:30 - 13:30: Placement Test
14:30 - 16:00: Speaking / Listening Practice
Evening: Free Time
Day 2: Tuesday
10:00 - 12:00: Warming up activities exploiting material from the Speaking session.
13:00 - 15:00: Use of English Practice
15:00 - 16:00: Grammar Practice
Cultural Program (optional):
STE[A]M Athens Old City walk, Plaka, Thisseio, Ancient Agora of Athens, Acropolis Museum and/or Acropolis Hill and/or Anafiotika. Enjoy the sightseeing and discover STE[A]M approaches that can be incorporated during a field trip with students
Day 3: Wednesday*
10:00 - 12:00: Warming up activities using Grammar Practce material .
13:00 - 15:00: CLIIL -Integrating Literature in class.Setting up a project using digital tools
15:00 - 16:00: Project -Review Writing
* For groups up to three (3) participants the course will take place at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Day 4: Thursday
Visit at Glyfada's Open Street Market and Food Market
10:00 - 12:00: Talk about Lesson Planning and Integrating Project in School curriculum.
13:00 - 14:00: Reading Practice.
14:30 - 16:00: Reading strategies
Evening: Free Time
Day 5: Friday
09:30 - 11:30: Overview of all skills
11:30 - 13:30: Speaking /Listening Practice
14:00 - 16:00: Reading /Use of English practice.
Closure
Program
Day by Day program of the training activities under Key Action 1
Your training will include a thorough practice on all 5 skills - Reading -Writing - Use of English -Listening - Speaking using Cambridge University Press material according to your level of English.
More specific your programme in detail :
Day 1: Monday
10:00 - 11:00: School Orientation .Getting to know with the professor responsible for the training.
IceBreaking brunch with participants from all courses.
Presentation about Glyfada, Athens, Things to do, Greek food etc
11:30 - 13:30: Placement Test
14:30 - 16:00: Speaking / Listening Practice
Evening: Free Time
Day 2: Tuesday
10:00 - 12:00: Warming up activities exploiting material from the Speaking session.
13:00 - 15:00: Use of English Practice
15:00 - 16:00: Grammar Practice
Cultural Program (optional):
STE[A]M Athens Old City walk, Plaka, Thisseio, Ancient Agora of Athens, Acropolis Museum and/or Acropolis Hill and/or Anafiotika. Enjoy the sightseeing and discover STE[A]M approaches that can be incorporated during a field trip with students
Day 3: Wednesday*
10:00 - 12:00: Warming up activities using Grammar Practce material .
13:00 - 15:00: CLIIL -Integrating Literature in class.Setting up a project using digital tools
15:00 - 16:00: Project -Review Writing
* For groups up to three (3) participants the course will take place at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Day 4: Thursday
Visit at Glyfada's Open Street Market and Food Market
10:00 - 12:00: Talk about Lesson Planning and Integrating Project in School curriculum.
13:00 - 14:00: Reading Practice.
14:30 - 16:00: Reading strategies
Evening: Free Time
Day 5: Friday
09:30 - 11:30: Overview of all skills
11:30 - 13:30: Speaking /Listening Practice
14:00 - 16:00: Reading /Use of English practice.
Closure
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of the face-to-face teacher training course "English Language Learning - a Practical English Language Course" include:
- Improved English language proficiency: Participants will work on improving their own English language skills in areas such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening comprehension.
- Knowledge of teaching strategies: Participants will learn about different approaches to teaching English, such as task-based learning, communicative language teaching, and project-based learning, and will develop practical strategies for implementing these approaches in their own teaching practice.
- Lesson planning and materials development: Participants will have the opportunity to develop their own lesson plans and teaching materials, and will receive feedback and guidance from experienced English language instructors.
- Classroom management skills: Participants will learn effective classroom management strategies for teaching English as a second language, including techniques for promoting student engagement, managing group work, and providing feedback and support to students.
- Cultural awareness: Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the cultural contexts in which English is taught and learned, and will learn strategies for promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity in their teaching practice.
Methodology
The methodology of a face-to-face teacher training course "English Language Learning - a Practical English Language Course" may vary depending on the specific program and the needs of the participants. However, some common methodologies that may be used in this type of course include:
- Interactive and communicative approach: The course is designed to provide ample opportunities for participants to practice their English language skills through activities such as pair work, group work, role-plays, discussions, and presentations. The focus is on active participation and communication rather than passive learning.
- Task-based learning: Participants will work on tasks that are designed to simulate real-world language use, such as giving directions, ordering food in a restaurant, making a complaint, and so on. This approach emphasizes the use of language in context and provides opportunities for learners to use the language they are learning in meaningful ways.
- Multi-modal learning: Participants will have access to a range of learning resources and materials, including textbooks, online resources, audio and video materials, and mobile apps. This approach accommodates different learning styles and preferences and provides a rich and varied learning experience.
- Reflective practice: Participants will have opportunities to reflect on their own learning and teaching practice, to identify areas of strength and weakness, and to develop strategies for improving their language proficiency and teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborative learning: The course is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment in which participants learn from each other as well as from the instructors. Participants will have opportunities to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on projects.
Submit your inquiry
Find the course and the available dates at the European School Education Platform - ESEP
If you need any help in applying or in complete the application form contact Dr. Petros Georgiakakis at petrosprojects[at]gmail.com
Inquiries may be submitted via google forms
If you need any help in applying or in complete the application form contact Dr. Petros Georgiakakis at petrosprojects[at]gmail.com
Inquiries may be submitted via google forms