Description
Targeted to B1 speakers or above. Read more »
At the B1 CEFR level, learners comprehend the main points of clear texts on familiar subjects and handle most situations while traveling. They can produce simple connected texts, expressing experiences, opinions, and plans in a concise manner.
The course is designed to enhance participants’ fluency and accuracy in the German language.
Additionally, it adopts a multidisciplinary approach to explore CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) methodology and its principles, acquainting participants with how this theory can be applied in their own classroom and teaching routines.
By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident in speaking and writing in German. They will have also learned the key principles of CLIL lesson planning, material development, and the integration of content and language teaching for the German language.
What is included
Learning outcomes
The course will help the participants to:
- Enhance fluency and accuracy in German;
- Develop confidence in teaching German to non-native speakers;
- Gain insights into German culture;
- Acquire hands-on experience in teaching the four fundamental language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in the classroom.
Tentative Schedule
Day 1 – Introduction to the course
- Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
- Presentations of the participants’ schools;
- Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations;
- Introduction to CLIL – a look at some of the key elements of a CLIL approach.
Day 2 – CLIL approach
- Activating previous knowledge;
- Activities and tasks with a language focus;
- Scaffolding input.
Day 3 – Refining German language skills
- German grammar and conversation.
Day 4 – Lesson plan
- Explore content as inspiration for a CLIL lesson;
- Lesson planning: procuring and adapting materials.
Day 5 – Feedback
- Putting CLIL into practice;
- Working on a project and presentation.
Day 6 – Course closure and 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.
