Teacher Training and English Vocational Programmes
Take Advantage of Your Funding (including Erasmus+) to Elevate Your Language Skills With Us
At Alba English School, we offer specialized courses tailored for students, teachers and educational staff members seeking vocational training and those participating in the Erasmus+ programme. These courses are geared towards European learners, non-native English-speaking teachers, and educators who teach subjects in English. Our comprehensive packages include 30 hours of instruction per week along with a rich Social and Cultural Programme.
Enhanced English Skills and Scottish Culture | 30 hours per week
Immerse yourself in this programme designed to improve your English-speaking abilities rapidly. With a mix of General English classes every weekday morning and smaller group lessons in the afternoon, this course targets learners who are looking to achieve fluency.
Course Objectives:
- Improve English language proficiency
- Gain insights into the Scottish Culture
- Network and collaborate with students and educators across Europe
Course Content:
1. English Language Training: The course offers a diverse set of language activities focused on:
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- General English skills
- Classroom language and educational terminology
- English for international communications
2. Cultural Experience: guided walking tours, museums, conversational cafes, Scottish-themed evenings with whisky tasting, traditional Scottish dancing and more.
Timetable:
- 9:15 – 10:45: General English Group Lessons
- 11:00 – 12:30: General English Group Lessons
- 13:15 – 14:45: Small Group Lessons
Cost of the Programme:
- 1 week without accommodation 550€
- 1 week with accommodation 970€
- 2 weeks without accommodation 1000€
- 2 weeks with accommodation 1840€
English Language Course for Educators | 30 hours per week
This course is designed for teachers across various disciplines who aim to enhance their English language skills for professional development and international collaborations.
Course Objectives:
- Improve English language proficiency
- Gain insights into primary and secondary education in Ireland
- Network and collaborate with educators across Europe
Course Content:
English Language Training Component:
A wide range of language activities aimed at: General English skills, Classroom language and educational terminology, English for professional communications such as emails, meetings, and conferences.
Timetable:
- 9:15 – 10:45: General English Group Lessons
- 11:00 – 12:30: General English Group Lessons
- 13:15 – 14:45: Small Group Lessons
Cost of the programme:
- 1 week without accommodation 650€
- 1 week with accommodation 1200€
- 2 weeks without accommodation 1300€
- 2 weeks with accommodation 2400€
Sample programme:
CLIL Methodology Teacher Training | 30 Hours per Week
Key aspects of the programme:
- Improve teaching methodologies
- Minimize usage of the first language in teaching
- Use tech and interactive methods for effective teaching
- Teach grammar creatively and effectively
- Key concepts and theories about the CLIL approach
- Practical techniques for lesson planning, classroom management, language instruction, learner feedback, learner autonomy and assessment.
- Useful resources and materials for the classroom
- Troubleshooting
Objectives of the programme:
- Explore and develop teaching practice
- Teaching reading and writing skills
- Minimising first language usage
- Using classroom Apps and improved interactivity
- Using games for learning
- Helping students activate vocabulary
- Speaking, listening & phonology
- Presenting and demonstrating
- Using audio and video in the classroom
- Teaching grammar creatively
- Improve the participant’s ability to teach English
- Refresh the participant’s English language knowledge
- Immersion in Scottish culture
Who is the programme for?
This course is designed for English teachers at primary and secondary levels and higher and adult education. Although the course is not limited to EU citizens, teachers and education professionals from within the EU and participating countries can apply for Erasmus+ funding to study this course.
Participants in these courses come from all over the world and are at various stages of their careers.
Start dates for 2023:
- April 3rd – 14th (10 days)
- July 3rd – 14th (10 days)
- October 16th – 27th (10 days)
Timetable:
- 9:15 – 10:45: General English Group Lessons
- 11:00 – 12:30: General English Group Lessons
- 13:15 – 14:45: Small Group Lessons
Cost of the programme:
- 1 week without accommodation 650€
- 1 week with accommodation 1200€
- 2 weeks without accommodation 1300€
- 2 weeks with accommodation 2400€
What’s Included:
- Full programme of study sessions
- Visits as described in the course content
- Host family accommodation option