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TEACHING COURSE FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS (from level B2)This course aims at German teachers who are non-native German speakers. If you teach German in your home country and want to improve your German and teaching skills and also get cultural knowledge, this course is perfect for you (i.e. German teachers for youths and/or adults). The course consists of 20 lessons teachers' training course per week and also includes 5 lessons cultural/special interest programme per week: e.g. Vienna guided tours; talks and videos about Austrian music, art, history, literature and architecture; Viennese Waltz course; parties; sports The costs of the German Teachers' Course can be fully funded by Erasmus+. COURSE DETAILWe run special training courses for teachers who are non-native speakers of German. The courses are an opportunity for you to update your language skills and exchange your experiences with various teaching methods with international colleagues and teaching staff of our language school. Up-to-date information on the Austrian and German language, culture and literature is part of the programme. The course is designed to provide you with suggestions and new ideas which you can then put into practice after returning home. AIMSBrushing up your own German skillsInformation on new and modern teaching materialInformation on Austria and its geography, politics and way of lifeExpanding your teaching tools and teaching methods PROGRAMME Language aspects:Work on language structureImprovement of personal expression and fluencyText analysis, working with writing stimuli, reading techniquesSpelling reform Teaching methodology aspects:Looking at and discussing various teaching materialGetting to know new language booksUsing communicative methods in lessonsVariations on teaching grammar and vocabularyUse of authentic material on different language levelsUsing audio-visual media in lessonsComputer-aided learningTeacher observation in one of our German courses, on request Cultural aspects:Getting to know Austrian culturePolitical, geographical and historical developmentsTeaching Austrian customs and cultureDiscussing contemporary Austrian and German literature, politics and issues in the classroom CULTURE AND LEISUREParticipation in the cultural and leisure programme (twice a week) is included in the price: Vienna city walks, lectures on various topics, video nights, a visit to a traditional wine tavern ("Heuriger") or a welcome party. On one evening, a visit to a theatre or concert or a joint dinner for all German teachers is arranged. On weekends, you can take part in an excursion organised by the school at cost price (e.g. Salzburg, Graz or the Wachau region in the Danube valley). GRANTSFor participants from EU member states and the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey. The Comenius Programme of the European Union awards grants towards the costs of the course, accommodation and the journey to Vienna. Erasmus+ PIC (Personal Identification Code): 948767283 The following teachers are eligible to apply for a grantQualified and active teachers of German as a foreign languageInstructors and trainers of foreign language teachersTeachers who are being retrained to teach foreign languagesTeachers at primary or pre-schools who teach foreign languages or will have to in futureTeachers who teach other subjects in a foreign languageForeign language teachers who have interrupted their career and wish to return to their jobsSupervisors or consultants in charge of foreign language teachingStarting dates: Jan. 18 / March 29 / July 5 / July 19 / Oct. 4, 2021.
Minimum age: 16 years
Minimum duration: 2 weeks
Quantity: 25 lessons / week
Actilingua Academy is a private language school with worldwide reputation for successful German classes in Vienna, Austria. Adults 16+ are taught in small international study groups with students from more than 40 countries in a modern school with bright, friendly classrooms. The school is centrally located, only 10-15 minutes from the city centre and the ActiLingua Residence by public transportation. In school, students can use the multimedia library, free Internet and WiFi or simply hang out in our student lounge. Each German course includes an extensive cultural and special interest programme in the afternoons and evenings. On the weekends students can explore Austrian culture in and around Vienna, either on their own initiative or with ActiLingua staff.Special courses: University Preparation & Enrollment Guidance, Certificate Preparation Course, German & Music, German & Work Experience, German Teachers’ Course.Course start every Monday, total beginners once a month.
Vienna, Austria
Italy |
11%
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Czech Republic |
9%
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Austria |
8%
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Poland |
7%
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Russia |
6%
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Switzerland |
5%
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Hungary |
5%
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Ukrane |
5%
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U.S.A. |
5%
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Serbia-Montenegro |
4%
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Others |
11%
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We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the language school will provide you with all the documentation you need to support your successful visa application. These documents will be sent to your home address by regular mail free of charge.
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Students stay in a single room at an Austrian host family, with whom they share the kitchen, the bathroom and other common rooms. Host families can be childless couples, parents with schoolchildren or older people whose grown-up children have already ... (+)
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Students stay in a single room at an Austrian host family, with whom they share the kitchen, the bathroom and other common rooms. Host families can be childless couples, parents with schoolchildren or older people whose grown-up children have already ... (+)
From:
$ 256,97
1 week
/ 240,00 €
Students stay in a single room at an Austrian host family, with whom they share the kitchen, the bathroom and other common rooms. Host families can be childless couples, parents with schoolchildren or older people whose grown-up children have already ... (+)
From:
$ 256,97
1 week
/ 240,00 €
Single room in an apartment (60-75 m²) with other ActiLingua students with Sat TV, radio, free WiFi. 3-5 students share a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Rooms are cleaned twice a week. Bed linen is provided; please bring your ... (+)
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$ 297,66
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Single room in an apartment (60-75 m²) with other ActiLingua students with Sat TV, radio, free WiFi. 3-5 students share a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Rooms are cleaned twice a week. Bed linen is provided; please bring your ... (+)
From:
$ 297,66
1 week
/ 278,00 €
Single room in an apartment (60-75 m²) with other ActiLingua students with Sat TV, radio, free WiFi. 3-5 students share a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Rooms are cleaned twice a week. Bed linen is provided; please bring your ... (+)
From:
$ 297,66
1 week
/ 278,00 €