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Third-party on-site course

TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: POWERFUL MENTAL TOOLS FOR YOUR STUDENTS 7 DAYS IN PULA

The aim of the course is to give teachers of foreign languages insight into invaluable learning techniques for foreign language acquisition. Participants will discover how the brain works while learning foreign languages and will also gain insight into different memory techniques. Info and registrations @ info@pricalica.org.

25.08.2025
Next upcoming session:
16.11.2025 - 22.11.2025
Croatia , Pula

Description

The course consists of 35 didactic hours and includes the following moduels:

  • Welcome day
  • Powerful Mental Tools for Foreign Language Acquisition (part I)
  • Powerful Mental Tools for Foreign Language Acquisition (part II)
  • Incorporate 4C skills into Learning a Foreign Language
  • Team Building and networking activities with a city tour or a cultural trip
  • Outdoor learning: Take Language Learning beyond your Classroom
  • PBL Workshops: Design Your Language Project
  • Individual support
  • Cultural evening
  • Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session

Full course description is available HERE.

Learning objectives

  • Learning most effective learning and memory techniques that help you master foreign languages
  • Learning and experiencing first hand practical 4C techniques and activities for all 4 language skills (reading-listening-speaking-writing)
  • Learning about the theory behind the Montessori approach
  • Developing personal Montessori language material
  • Incorporating the acquired methods, techniques and ideas in their own projects for language learning
  • Gaining insight into different activities for outdoor language learning
  • Improving the use of English (official language of the course).
  • Promoting intercultural awareness.
  • Sharing experiences of educational methodologies as well as diverse coaching strategies in education in different countries in order to help each of us to be more effective in our work.
  • Strengthening the European collaboration among educators.
  • Providing insights into different education systems.

Methodology & assessment

Methodology of this course is based on participants’ active involvement with the focus on practical classroom activities and resources. Through experiential learning participants will acquire practical knowledge and step into their students’ shoes to experience the methods firsthand and to gain fuller understanding of what challenges students face in the process of learning a foreign language. A variety of methodologies will be used, including, discussions, group work, practical sessions (hands-on practice), small and large group exercises, role plays, simulations and game-like activities. Assessment is carried out by the course trainer on a day to day basis and the learning outcomes are recorded on the Europass Mobility Document on request.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

All the materials will be made available to the participants in digital form upon completion of the course.

Certification details

Certificate complies with the guidelines of the Erasmus+ programme and includes the topic, number of didactic hours, dates and location of the course. We can list the record of learning outcomes on the Europass Mobility Document on request of participants. In case. a participant requires a speciffic format of certificate we can accommodate that if requested at least one week before the start of the course. 

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    560
    Euro
  • Course package content:

    The course fee includes tution and materials for the course. Accommodation, meals and transportation are not included and participants are expected to organize and cover for these expenses by themselves.

  • Additional information:
    Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
  • Cancellation & changes:

    Free cancellation up to 30 days before the start. After that, the reservation is not refundable. Changes in name and profile of the participant are possible any time before the start of the course.

  • Additional information:
    The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    Careers Councillor
    Head Teacher / Principal
  • Learning time:
    25 hours or more

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 16.11.2025 - Ending on 22.11.2025
    Planned
    in

    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 25.01.2026 - Ending on 31.01.2026
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    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 22.02.2026 - Ending on 28.02.2026
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    in

    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 22.03.2026 - Ending on 28.03.2026
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    in

    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 19.04.2026 - Ending on 25.04.2026
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    in

    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 17.05.2026 - Ending on 23.05.2026
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    in

    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 14.06.2026 - Ending on 20.06.2026
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    in

    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 12.07.2026 - Ending on 18.07.2026
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    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 09.08.2026 - Ending on 15.08.2026
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    in

    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 06.09.2026 - Ending on 12.09.2026
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    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 04.10.2026 - Ending on 10.10.2026
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    in

    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 01.11.2026 - Ending on 07.11.2026
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    in

    Pula

    , Croatia
  • Starting on 29.11.2026 - Ending on 05.12.2026
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    in

    Pula

    , Croatia

Past sessions

  • Starting on 28.09.2025 - Ending on 04.10.2025
    Planned
    in

    Pula

    , Croatia

Provider

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