LEARN ENGLISH THE FUN WAY (for teachers A2 and B1) 10 DAYS IN HELSINKI

Third-party on-site course

LEARN ENGLISH THE FUN WAY (for teachers A2 and B1) 10 DAYS IN HELSINKI

This course is aimed at teachers and all those who want to improve their fluency in English as well as refresh their methodology. The course will focus on a blend of lecture format and practical activities based on active learning to enhance the acquisition of English as a foreign language. OID number for Helsinki: E10196124.

Last updated: 27.09.2025

Next upcoming session:

20.10.2025 - 31.10.2025

Finland , Helsinki

Description

The course consists of 50 didactic hours and includes the following modules:

Introduction of participants, warm ups and ice breakers, outline of the programme
Introduction to the course, determining personal levels and expectations, setting the goals
Simulations and role play for development of oral skills
Teacher generated storytelling and narrative building for development of written skills
Outdoor language learning
City hunt
Art as a stimulus for development of speaking and writing skills (Paolo Freire's approach)
Learning from the cultural context; inquiry-based projects in small groups
Learner generated storytelling and narrative building, project-based learning
Individual support
Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session
Teambuilding and networking activities
City tour or a cultural trip

Learning objectives

Familiarizing with the culture of English-speaking world.
Improving the participants’ oral and written skills in English.
Learning within the cultural context.
Practical skills development through simulations, role-play, teacher generated storytelling and narrative building.
Developing communication, collaboration, presentation, problem solving, negotiation, critical and creative thinking skills.
Boosting participants’ confidence in communication in English.
Enhancing understanding of the role and the potential English language has in education and how it can be used to enhance academic achievement and internationalization.
Improving English fluency (official language of the course).
Promoting intercultural awareness.
Sharing experiences of interactive methodologies for learning English from different organizations in order to help each of us to be more effective in our work.
Providing insights into different education systems.

Methodology & assessment

Methodology is based on theoretical lessons and practical hands-on activities such as games, oral and written exercises, simulations, role-play, field trips, project-based learning, technology assisted learning, formative and summative assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to develop oral and written skills in English as well as broaden their horizons regarding the culture of the English-speaking world. 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 specific format of certificate we can accommodate that if requested at least one week before the start of the course. It is necessary to attend at least 80% of the hours in order to receive the certificate.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

800

Euro
Course package content:

The course fee includes tuition and materials for the course and all administrative work. There is also one cultural activity for networking and socialising covered by the course fee.
Accommodation, meals and transportation are not included and participants are expected to organize and cover for these expenses by themselves.
We do not charge anything extra apart from the 800 EUR course fee.
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. In case of extraordinary circumstances, we will offer a free re-scheduling to be used within 6 months.
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:

Early childhood education (ISCED 0)

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Pedagogical Adviser
Learning time:

25 hours or more