General English for Educators and Administrative Staff
This course serves to provide basic English language skills for educators and administrative staff who have little to no prior knowledge of English (A0-A2 and B1 level). Its purpose is to enable education professionals to communicate in everyday situations, understand simple instructions, and engage in basic professional interactions in English.
Description
This intensive English course is designed for different levels: absolute beginners, elementary-level learners and intermediate level in the education sector. Scheduled across 6 days with 5 days of instruction and 1 day for evaluation, the program progresses systematically from basic introductions to simple past tense communication. Each day focuses on a specific theme (introducing yourself, talking about yourself, daily activities, and talking about the past), building vocabulary and grammar incrementally. The course includes an outdoor activities day to provide practical language application in real-world contexts.
Skills
- Speaking: Basic greetings, personal introductions, describing family, daily routines, and past experiences
- Listening: Understanding simple instructions, numbers, and basic conversations
- Reading: Comprehension of simple texts related to personal information and daily activities
- Writing: Forming simple sentences about personal information and experiences
Ƶing objectives
- 1.Enhance basic English communication skills: Develop foundational speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities suitable for A0, A1, and B1 levels;
- 2.Expand vocabulary and grammar knowledge:Build topic-specific vocabulary, including jobs, family, nationalities, daily routines, and life event and learn essential grammatical structures;
- 3. Improve practical communication for everyday scenarios: Gain confidence in handling everyday situations( talking about family, describing routines, and sharing past experiences);
- 4.Strengthen pronunciation and spelling: Master the English alphabet and common spelling conventions;
- 5.Foster cultural awareness and social interaction: Discuss free-time activities, food preferences, and cultural topics to build rapport with others;
- 6.Encourage reflective learning and continuous improvement: Support participants in identifying areas for further improvement and ongoing language learning.
Methodology & assessment
Participants will engage in instructor-led sessions to introduce key concepts, vocabulary, and grammar. These sessions will include examples, explanations, and demonstrations.
Group activities and pair work:
Collaborative tasks such as role-playing, dialogues, and group discussions will encourage peer learning and practice of conversational skills.
Practical exercises:
Practicing spelling, pronunciation, and using numbers and addresses, will help participants apply what they have learned in real-world contexts.
Outdoor learning:
Participants will practice language skills in an informal setting,
Use of visual aids and multimedia:
Teaching will incorporate visual aids (charts, flashcards) and multimedia (audio recordings, videos) to enhance understanding and retention.
Feedback and reflection:
Regular opportunities for feedback during sessions will help participants understand their progress and areas for improvement.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
- 1.Printed materials:
- Course handouts and worksheets, visual aids
- 2.Digital tools:
- Presentation software, language learning apps, pronunciation tools, video and audio resources
- 3.Multimedia resources:
- Interactive videos
- 4.Classroom equipment:
- Whiteboard, projector
- 5.Outdoor learning resources
- Activity cards with tasks designed for outdoor scenarios
- 6.Feedback and assessment tools
- Self-assessment checklists, rubrics, surveys, feedback forms
Certification details
- Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion.
- To qualify for the certificate, participants must:
- -Attend 100% of the course sessions
-Actively participate in group activities, practical exercises, and final evaluations
-Complete any required assignments or assessments, if applicable
- The certificate will include:
- Participant’s full name
- Course title
- Dates of course completion.
- Name and logo of the organizing institution
- Signature of the course instructor
- The certificate will include:
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:500Euro
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Course package content:
The price includes:
-Course fee;
-Training kit;
-Certificates;
-Coffee/tea breaks.
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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:
1.Changes to registration must be requested in writing at least 7 days prior to the course start date.
2.Cancellation by participants
Cancellations made with:
-More than 14 days before the start of the course:Full refund minus an administrative fee
- 7-14 days before the start of the course:50% refund
- Less then 7 days before the start of the course, no refund
3. Force majeure
In case of FM, Full refund minus an administrative fee
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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:Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)Other
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalTeacher Educator
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Ƶing time:20-25 hours
