Targeted to Basic English (A1.2-A2) speakers.Read more
Courses at this level are supported with tools such as simultaneous translation, and participants are grouped with others of the same level. The pace is slower, as they can mainly understand simple sentences and frequently used expressions. Test your level here.
Cross-Curricular.Read more
The listed audiences are those for whom the course is especially recommended, but courses are not exclusive to them and are open to everyone. In fact, most of our workshops are built around the collective sharing of participants’ experiences and having a variety of profiles enriches the learning process and is highly encouraged!
Introductive Course.Read more
This course is designed as an entry point to the topic. There are no entry tests, and it is open to everyone, as the exchange of diverse perspectives enriches the learning experience. If you prefer a more advanced course on the topic, we encourage you to explore our catalogue further.
Description
Many teachers (and school staff) believe they have too many low-level English skills to take Erasmus+ courses abroad. This is incorrect.
All teachers can take Erasmus+ courses abroad. Everyone will learn something (growth mindset!) although not everyone will learn the same thing!
For some, practicing their English will be enough for them to join Erasmus+ Mobility!
This course will allow participants with low-level English skills to travel abroad and take part in international mobility like their colleagues more advanced in English.
The course is structured specifically for school teachers, school staff, and educators with limited English competency so that they can also discover the spirit of Erasmus+.
The facilitator of the course will be a teacher of English (or foreign languages) used to learners with low English skills. Every day, she or he will propose simple activities to engage participants in conversation and to have them interact with each other.
Participants will introduce themselves, talk about their school and their country, and exemplify their culture with concrete and digital examples.
They will also take part in outdoor cultural activities to learn about the city and region and discover the astonishing beauty of European Cultural Heritage.
By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident in speaking and listening to a conversation in English.
They will be familiar with the spirit of Erasmus+ and feel ready to profit from the many opportunities the program offers to school and school teachers.
Note: Please remember to bring your own laptop, as it will be required during the course.
What is included
Learning outcomes
As to professional skills, the course will focus on the English capacities of the participants (which is already a very important professional goal).
On the other hand, the course will deeply engage all the other objectives of Erasmus+ mobility:
- Promoting values of inclusion and diversity, tolerance, and democratic participation;
- Promoting knowledge about shared European heritage and diversity;
- Promoting examples of teaching activities for non-formal and informal learning;
- Supporting the creation of social bonds among school teachers in Europe;
- Promoting the inclusion of professionals with low-English skills in national and international networks;
- Supporting the personal development of teachers, school leaders, and other school staff;
- Improving language learning and language diversity in schools;
- Building the capacity of schools to engage in cross-border exchanges and cooperation, and carry out high-quality mobility projects.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Introduction to the course
- Introduction to the course and the Academy;
- Introduction to the host city and the week’s cultural activities;
- Icebreaker activities;
- Presentations of the participants’ schools and institutions.
Let’s meet together
- Class Activity: Who am I?
- Class Activity: Cultures and languages in Europe.
Day 2 – Let’s eat together
- Class Activity: What do you eat at home?
- Outdoor activity: Discover the local food culture.
Day 3 – Let’s visit the city!
- Class Activity: The city and the surroundings;
- Class Activity: Discover local culture;
- Outdoor activity: Art in town.
Day 4 – Let’s go digital
- Class Activity: Simple ICT tools for school teachers;
- Class Activity: Discover my country from my mobile phone.
Day 5 – Let’s travel to Europe
- Class Activity: What is Erasmus+? Opportunities for your school;
- Class Activity: Plan your next mobility!;
- Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
- Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance.
Day 6 – Structured cultural activities
- Structured cultural activity(ies) according to the hosting location;
- Learning journal: individual written reflection on the course experience;
- Course reflection: self-reflection and review of course materials and resources.
This course involves walking or physical activity, both outdoors on cobbled streets and stairs and indoors during practical workshops.
Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.
If a mobility limitation or health condition may affect your participation, please let us know when you register.
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