English Courses

Teacher training courses will provide you with all the necessary language teaching skills, techniques, knowledge and training to be an effective modern teacher.

Teacher training courses will provide you with all the necessary language teaching skills, techniques, knowledge and training to be an effective modern teacher.

Our Methodology and Language Development course is intended for non-native English teachers who wish to refresh their own language skills and examine different teaching methods and approaches. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign languageGeneral 20 (16.7 hours) plus 10 individual lessons per weekIndividual lesson: 50 minutesIntermediate to advanced levelsTailored to the individualTKT (Teaching Knowlegde test) exam preparation offered covering 3 TKT modules over 4 weeksTopics covered: CLIL, Language analysis, lesson planning, teaching the skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, classroom activities, using resources and materials, looking at learner's needs; dealing with learner's mistakes.TKT Modules covered: Language and Background to Language Learning and Teaching, Lesson Planning and Use of Resources for Language Teaching, Managing the Teaching and Learning Process. Students will be required to keep a portfolio.

This course is intended for non-native teachers of other subjects who wish to develop their own English language skills. It is specifically aimed at teachers of other subjects, who have to teach their subjects through English.

Our Methodology and Language Development course is intended for non-native English teachers who wish to refresh their own language skills and examine different teaching methods and approaches. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.

Our CLIL course is intended for non-native teachers of other subjects who wish to develop their own English language skills and examine the methodology of CLIL - Content and Language Integrated Learning. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.

Teacher Training - Creative Methodology (APP-CM5)This shorter 5-day course sets out to cover the main content of the full 10-day programme, with less time spent on the practical element. A wide range of ideas will be explored, creating a forum for experienced classroom practitioners to share and discuss teaching in the modern age. Course content will include the main topic areas:CREATIVE CLASSROOMSA plethora of ideas will be explored, including games, drama, music and art-based activities, to turn dry coursebook content into kinaesthetic, fun and memorable learning experiences.FUTURE FOCUSStaying in the creative mould, the key focus here centres around using modern technology and techno-themed ideas to appeal to young English learners brought up in a modern and social mediacentric world.THE WORLD OF ENGLISHLanguages don’t stagnate - they are constantly changing and evolving so an opportunity to bring your own English skills up-to-date will be included. Additionally, a number of cultural aspects will be tackled to help you keep your finger on the pulse of the English speaking world.Throughout the course, you will also: evaluate and develop your own teaching techniques and personal practice. Be actively involved in your own lifelong learning journey. Discuss and critique your own ideas with other professionals in your field.The broad topics covered in this course include:My Teaching - Theory Active Teaching - TheoryTechno-Teaching - TheoryDramatic Teaching - TheoryCreative Teaching Theory

The Methodology and Language Development course in Dublin combines the latest in best practice in general pedagogy with the utilisation of practical online tools for education. It will give participants both a refresher in the areas of lesson planning, classroom management, and content knowledge, as well as introducing some innovations in practice which can be integrated the current context. This course is designed for teachers who are looking to upskill in a number of areas. Teachers who are looking for a revision of best practice, or who are looking for some new ideas in traditional settings will gain from this course, as will teachers who are looking at learning more about the use of technology both in and outside the classroom.

Teacher training courses will provide you with all the necessary language teaching skills, techniques, knowledge and training to be an effective modern teacher.