Intensive English Language Course ( Cracow)
This is an intensive course designed to enhance your English proficiency, regardless of your current level (a minimum assessed A2 level is strongly recommended). This course aims to boost your confidence and fluency in both spoken and written English, providing a solid foundation for further language development.
Description
This course focuses heavily on improving oral skills, which are often the most challenging for learners, as it's often the hardest to practice alone. The varied group setting offers a unique chance to advance oral comprehension and expression in a lively and supportive atmosphere. Writing skills are another key component, with students receiving tips to improve their writing using real-world materials like newspapers and magazines. Additionally, cultural elements will be integrated into the learning experience, making the course not only educational but also culturally enriching. Day 1:
- Orientation and Introduction: Overview of the course, introduction to Cracow, and participant presentations. Focus on phonetics and pronunciation to address key challenges.
- Listening Exercise: Guided listening activity, featuring local speakers and dialogues.
Day 2:
- Practical English Usage: Group activities to enhance conversation skills.
- Reading Comprehension: Analysis of
Ƶing objectives
Primary Goals:
- To foster self-assurance in using the foreign language.
- To improve fluency, phonetics, and accent.
- To develop strategies for effective communication in real-life situations.
- To communicate effectively with colleagues.
Speaking Skills:
- To negotiate solutions to disputes through language.
- To interact with a level of fluency and spontaneity that facilitates regular interaction and sustained relationships with native speakers without causing strain.
- To use the language fluently, accurately, and effectively.
- To engage in extended conversations on a wide range of general topics in an actively participatory manner, even in noisy settings.
- To take part in lively discussions, identifying strong arguments for and against various viewpoints.
- To follow detailed instructions reliably.
Listening Skills:
- To comprehend standard spoken language on both familiar and unfamiliar topics.
- To understand recordings in standard dialects encountered in social, professional, or academic contexts, identifying sp
Methodology & assessment
Our course methodology includes daily motivational activities, self-awareness exercises, personal development tasks, pair and group work, simulations, and networking both in the classroom and during outdoor activities.
Practical Ƶing: Students will engage in real-life communication scenarios inside and outside the classroom. The focus is on outdoor practice in everyday settings such as supermarkets, post offices, and public transport.
Functional Approach: Emphasis is not on grammar rules and practice, which can be done at home, but on practical, real-life examples through various activities and resources, leveraging participants' teaching experience.
Oral Skills Focus: Activities will target communication skills, practiced individually, in pairs, and in groups, using resources like TV shows and radio podcasts. Exam preparation will also be included to familiarize participants with the format and expectations.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
All materials, digital tools, and other learning resources will be made available to participants throughout the duration of the course. These resources will be provided both in digital and printed formats, ensuring easy access to all necessary content. Participants will receive them during the training sessions to support their learning experience and practical application of the course topics.
Certification details
Participants will receive a 25-hour Attendance Certificate detailing the course title, programme, and schedule. Additionally, upon request, a Europass Mobility Certificate can be provided.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:450Euro
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Course package content:
The course fee includes the basic package, which covers:
- Participation in the training sessions
- Ƶing materials
- Administrative costs
- Certificate of attendance
- Coffee breaks
- cultural activities
Please note that accommodation, meals, and transport are not included in the course fee and must be arranged individually by participants. Any additional activities or excursions outside the core course program may also involve extra costs.
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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:
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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)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)Other
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Target audience type:Teacher EducatorCompany staffOther
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Ƶing time:25 hours or more
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