English Course for Absolute Beginners With the Callan Method

Description

Targeted to A1 speakers. Read more »

At the A1 CEFR level, learners focus on acquiring basic language skills. They can understand and use simple expressions to meet immediate needs, introduce themselves, ask basic questions, and engage in simple interactions.

When you are a real beginner, you don’t even know where to start. It’s pointless to read grammar books because you don’t have enough vocabulary to apply what you have read. Moreover, it’s hard to teach yourself because you don’t know if you are doing a good job or not.

However, as experienced educators employing the Callan Method, we find beginners the easiest to teach because they do not have any pre-learned mistakes.

In this course, you will be learning the correct way to speak from the very start. You will learn how to speak the same way native speakers from English-speaking countries speak.

During the course, you are going to start speaking from the first minute of your lesson. At first, you only learn a few simple sentences using only a few words. With time, the sentences gradually become longer and more complicated, but everything evolves naturally.

Step-by-step, we build up your vocabulary and grammar, and it is all learned through conversation. Every question we ask focuses on a specific word or phrase. You spend the whole lesson speaking and we correct all your mistakes. Every single one!

The Method is simple and makes the lessons stick in your head. The teacher asks you questions and you reply. When you make mistakes, which you most definitely will, the teacher immediately corrects you. Since everything is repeated many times, after the second, third, or fourth go, you will just instinctively know how to pronounce the words.

The method follows the same way your parents corrected you when you made mistakes as a child. You won’t be embarrassed! Those who make mistakes learn. That is the only way to learn.

Language proficiency requirements:

This Erasmus+ course is suited for absolute beginners (CEFR level: A1.1).

Course provided in collaboration with an Accredited Callan School.

What is included

 Unmatched Support: full day chat assistance

 Fully Fundable: tailored on Erasmus+ budgets

 Flexibility Guaranteed: easy changes with minimal restrictions

 360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits

 Post-Course Training: 100€ voucher on 40+ online courses

Learning outcomes

The course will help the participants to:  

  • Actively and confidently use basic vocabulary and grammar;
  • Improve understanding and listening skills;
  • Learn grammar and sentence structures;
  • Be instructed on how to properly pronounce words and complex sentences;
  • Become familiar with technical English for professional activity.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to the Callan Method

  • Introduction to the course, the school, and the week’s external activities;
  • Setting the framework: expectations, goals, rules and roles;
  • Basics of the Callan Method;
  • Callan Method English lesson;

Day 2 – New Vocabulary and Deeper Understanding of the Callan Method

  • Callan Method English lesson;
  • Learning with ICT Tools – alphabet, numbers, clothes, body parts, family members;

Day 3 – New Vocabulary and Grammar

  • Callan Method English lesson;
  • Learning by playing: place and time descriptions, personal pronouns;

Day 4 – The Callan Method continued

  • Callan Method lesson;

Day 5 – Revision Class and Final Examination

  • Callan Method lesson;
  • Callan Method full revision class;
  • Final examination;
  • Closing notes and discussion.

Day 6 – Course closure & cultural activities

  • Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
  • Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
  • Excursion and other external cultural activities.

Dates and locations

You can register for any date, even if it's not yet confirmed, especially if you're interested in courses several weeks away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will confirm the date. If we are unable to confirm it, we will offer you alternative options.

Rome

Price: 480€*
OID: E10166501
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    11-16 Nov 2024
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    2-7 Dec 2024
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    17-22 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    7-12 Apr 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    19-24 May 2025

Rome (480€*)9.23/10

  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    11-16 Nov 2024
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    2-7 Dec 2024
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    17-22 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    7-12 Apr 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    19-24 May 2025

Cultural Activities

  • Trastevere Undergrounds Tour

Split

Price: 480€*
OID: E10166501
  • Confirmed
    Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    18-23 Nov 2024
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    16-21 Dec 2024
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    20-25 Jan 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    17-22 Feb 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    17-22 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    21-26 Apr 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    19-24 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    16-21 Jun 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    21-26 Jul 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    18-23 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    15-20 Sep 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    20-25 Oct 2025

Split (480€*)9.42/10

  • Confirmed
    Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    18-23 Nov 2024
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    16-21 Dec 2024
  • Open to enrollments
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    20-25 Jan 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    17-22 Feb 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    17-22 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    21-26 Apr 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    19-24 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    16-21 Jun 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    21-26 Jul 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    18-23 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    15-20 Sep 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    20-25 Oct 2025

Cultural Activities

  • Walking tour in: Trogir, Šibenik or Omiš
  • 48 hour pass for 3 bus tours and a walking tour

*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date.
All prices are VAT included or not due.

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