Erasmus+ General English Language Training – ETC01 – 04

This course is of significant benefit to non-native speakers of English who:

• Are required to teach English or a subject through English, e.g. CLIL teachers
• Need to work on projects, exchange programmes or committees with an international dimension
• Need to liaise with English-speaking colleagues or parents of their students
• Need to undertake research or take part in conferences/seminars which contribute to their professional development and the good of their school

The aims of this course are:

• To develop and consolidate participants’ language skills by enhancing competency in English language usage in a multi-national environment
• To enhance communication in English between teachers and students
• To enhance participants’ competence in communicating and sharing of knowledge/experiences in English at conferences and training courses
• To enhance teachers competence in reading and understanding professional articles and journals published in English
• To promote awareness of Irish history and culture

The overall approach in the language development classes is communicative with students encouraged and facilitated to use the language learned in the classroom. The syllabus for the morning classes covers all the language skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar activities. Class work includes individual, pair and group work, discussions, debates, project work, presentations, written tasks and listening exercises. Each week a project topic is introduced to the class and students present their project work to the class at the end of the week.
Participants’ needs are evaluated; learning objectives are set and participants receive focused feedback. Areas for improvement are addressed through revision sessions and progress tests.

This is a 2-week course which may be taken in one of 3 formats:

ETC01 Standard: 20 morning lessons per week  (All levels.  Beginner level on specific dates, contact us for more information)

ETC02 Intensive: mornings + 5 x 50 minute p.m. lessons over 2 afternoons per week (Minimum level A2+/preBI) or

ETC04 Super-intensive:  mornings + 10 x 50 minute p.m. lessons over 4 afternoons per week (Minimum level A2+/preBI).

• Enhancement of personal English Language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, fluency, accuracy
• Greater understanding of students’ needs
• Opportunities to observe teaching techniques, use of technology in the classroom and class management
• Greater awareness and knowledge of Irish culture and history
• Working in an international team for language activities and project work
• Knowledge of Erasmus+ potential for professional development

On the final day of the course, the participants engage in a reflection session in which they are encouraged to examine benefits gained from the course and complete a course evaluation form. Twin English Centre Dublin trainers are available for follow-up advice and support at all times.

To make application for Erasmus+ funding for this course or any of our other in-service training courses for teachers please visit your National Agency website for full information on the application process.

Twin English Centre Dublin has a staff of highly qualified, experienced and motivated teacher trainers. They are also practising teachers of English, experienced in using up-to-date methods with learners at all levels of language learning. In addition Twin Dublin has been providing in-service training courses for teachers from overseas for the last 18 years.

As a result of the most recent 2-day EAQUALS inspection the Inspectors identified points of excellence in the following categories:

• Management and Administration
• Client Services
• Teaching and Learning
• Staff Profile and Development
• Course Design and Supporting Systems
• Internal Communications
• Assessment and Certification
• External Communications
• Academic Resources

Programme including materials; excursions and activities as outlined in the programme

Host family accommodation; single room; half board

Student Self Catering Accommodation; (July & August and limited availability in June).
Single room with private bathroom; shared kitchen/living room.
5 minutes on foot from Twin Dublin and from city centre.