Erasmus+ English course for Teachers in Dublin
A professional development course for teachers & academic staff, Erasmus+ course in Dublin: Focus on improving English language ability PLUS develop practical lesson ideas for classes taught through English.
Key Points
Lessons: | 25 Lessons Per Week (20 Group & 5 Private/Shared) |
Location: | Horner School of English Dublin, Ireland |
Timetable: | 09.30 to 13.10, Monday to Friday (Language Skills Training) |
14.00 – 16.05, Two Afternoons (Teaching Methodology) | |
Levels Available: | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 - Elementary to Advanced |
Class Size: | Morning Class, Max 14 International Students (Average 10) |
Afternoon lessons are either private or small group lessons. | |
Enrolment: | This course is typically booked for 1 or 2 weeks and can be commenced every Monday, all year round. Individual bookings & small groups accepted. |
Erasmus+ English Course For Teachers in Dublin City
Erasmus+ English course for teachers in Dublin provides internationally mixed group lessons in the mornings with 5 lessons in the afternoons. The morning class ( 20 lessons) aims to improve your overall competence in general English skills. The afternoon lessons are tailored to your specific requirements related to teaching methodology. You will be asked to complete a needs analysis questionnaire before arrival, to finalise the content for your afternoon course.
During the afternoon lessons you can focus on a number of particular topics, as listed below.
List of topics for teachers:
- Going digital: Using technology in the classroom.
- Going digital: Getting the most out of online tools.
- Creating conditions for learning, room layouts, learner motivation and participation.
- Course planning and review methods. Feedback, testing and evaluation.
- Suggested methods for teaching the four language skills.
- Language teaching methodologies.
- Teaching mixed ability classes.
- Teaching examination courses.
- Teaching vocabulary using authentic materials
- New ideas for teaching young learners.
- Accuracy v fluency, common errors and false friends.
- The Irish Educational System.
- Developing new lesson ideas for using English in the classroom.
- Introduction to The CLIL Method, Content and Language Integrated Learning.

Notes:
Horner School of English, Erasmus+ Teachers Course for Academic Staff – inclusive of the following services:
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Previous participants on this course have received funding under the Erasmus + Programme Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals
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Tuition on this Course is – 25 lessons per week with a morning & afternoon timetable – Monday to Friday.
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Welcome Pack is included with maps of the city and other important information.
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Use of the Self Access Library is included
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Free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout main school building is included
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Level assessment before arrival and graded end of course certificate is included
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Use of the Student Coffee Room is included
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Use of the Garden Area is included