
TED 1.2 Intensive English (Two Weeks)
This course is of significant benefit to non-native speakers of English who:
• are required to teach English or a subject through English, e.g. CLIL teachers
• need to work on projects, exchange programmes or committees with an international dimension
• need to liaise with English-speaking colleagues or parents of their students
• need to undertake research or take part in conferences/seminars wh
Description
Objectives
- To develop and consolidate participants’ language skills by enhancing competency in English language usage in a multi-national environment
- To enhance communication in English between teachers and students
- To enhance participants’ competence in communicating and sharing of knowledge/experiences in English at conferences and training courses
- To enhance teachers competence in reading and understanding professional articles and journals published in English
- To promote awareness of Irish history and culture
Preparation
Pre-course Preparative Modalities:
- Needs Analysis
- Pre-course information on free on-line resources
- Pre-course cultural information
- Pre-Course general arrival information
Practical Arrangements
Intra-Course Modalities offered by the Course Provider
- Course Tutor
- Learning Materials
- On-going assessment and evaluation
- Setting of learning objectives
- Feedback on progress and areas needing special attention
- Guidance and advice on homework exercises
- 24 hour emergency contact number
- Accommo
Learning objectives
- Enhancement of personal English Language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, fluency, accuracy
- Greater understanding of students’ needs
- Opportunities to observe teaching techniques, use of technology in the classroom and class management
- Greater awareness and knowledge of Irish culture and history
- Working in an international team for language activities and project work
Methodology & assessment
The syllabus for the morning classes covers all the language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar activities. Class work includes individual, pair and group work, discussions, debates, project work, presentations, written tasks and listening exercises. Each week a project topic is introduced to the class and students present their project work to the class at the end of the week.
Participants have afternoon classes twice a week on Wednesday and Thursday.
Participants’ needs are evaluated; learning objectives are set and participants receive focused feedback. Areas for improvement are addressed through revision sessions and progress tests.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Books and learning materials included
Administration for Erasmus+ enrolment included
Validation of Europass Certificate included
Certification details
In-house Certificate of Attendance
Europass Mobility validation if required
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:810Euro
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Course package content:
Tuition and related costs included
Accommodation (with or without meals) extra.
Cultural programme extra
Airport transfer extra
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
Please check our general conditions for (a) cancellations with a minimum of 30 days advance notice, b) cancellations with less than 30 days advance notice:
c) Students who start but do not finish their programme will not be reimbursed any course fees.
For accommodation cancellations please check our general conditions:
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalOther
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Learning time:25 hours or more
Upcoming sessions
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