Intensive English Language for teachers and educators – EIC-GN
Bayswater Cyprus

COURSE CONTENT AND STRATEGIES:
The key concept of the course is communication. We use task-based, collaborative and humanistic approaches to create a positive learning environment where the focus is on practical classroom activities. This covers all aspects of English language skills – speaking, listening, reading, writing and mediation, as well as pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar activities. Class dynamics include individual, pair and group work, discussions, debates, roleplays, presentations, written tasks and listening exercises. Through a friendly, supportive atmosphere, participants are encouraged to share their own ideas and experiences while sharing with other international students. Participants receive weekly feedback based on both self-evaluation and personal tutorials with the teachers, where objectives are reviewed, progress is discussed and homework is set, if necessary. Areas for improvement are addressed through revision sessions and progress tests.

Throughout the course, participants are given the opportunity to consider alternative practices, reflect on their own practices and try out a variety of classroom activities. Included is a focus on how to use technology in the classroom and exploring the use of multimedia for teaching purposes. During the course, participants will be expected to come up with their own Personal Development Action Plan, and select activities which they would like to try out in their own class.

FOR WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
- Teachers who are non-native speakers of English, who are required or intend to teach English, or a subject through English (CLIL) as well as those planning to start teaching English
- Other school educational staff
- Those who need to develop their language skills to study relevant literature or publications in English
- Staff needing to work on projects/exchange programmes/committees with an international dimension
- Those who need to liaise with English-speaking colleagues, peers, or parents

REQUIREMENTS:
- Level of language: course available for all levels (A1-C1).

PREPARATION. PRE -COURSE PREPARATIVE MODALITIES:
- Needs analysis
- Online resources for pre-course, arrival and cultural information
- Online language level assessment through the on-line platform

PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS. INTRA-COURSE MODALITIES OFFERED BY THE COURSE PROVIDER:
- Course tutor
- Pedagogic learning materials included
- Setting of learning objectives; Ongoing assessment and evaluation; Guidance and advice on homework exercises
- 24hr weekend emergency contact
- City orientation tour
- Optional cultural activities and visits (additional fees might apply)
- Access to on-line platform (for solo English language study)

FOLLOW UP. POST-COURSE MODALITIES:
- Digital certificate of achievement
- Validation of Europass Mobility
- End-of-course test and programme evaluation
- Post-course access to on-line platform for 3 months

COURSE OUTCOMES:
- Gain a deeper understanding of English language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking, mediation, fluency and accuracy
- Feel more confident in using the English language
- Acquire a hands-on approach to how best to use class dynamics
- Sample the taste of Cypriot culture and history
- Benefit from social networking and exchange of best practice
- Establish professional cooperation and links
- Gain insights into other European systems of education
- Discover Erasmus+ potential for professional development

SAMPLE PROGRAMME:
English language lessons from Monday to Friday .
Daily teaching sessions:
- Morning (9:00-12:15): 4 x 45 minutes
- Afternoon (12:15-13:15): 1 x 60 minutes (exept Friday! - no afternoon session on Fridays)