Creative and Modern Language Teaching

Course summary

This course is designed for language teachers at all levels (primary, secondary, vocational, university and adult education) as well as teacher trainers. The aim of the course is to provide teachers with a range of creative methods and activities that can be used to enhance all language skills, including reading, listening, speaking, writing, grammar and vocabulary. Additionally, the course will provide guidelines and examples for incorporating digital tools into teaching practices.

Emphasis is placed on practical examples and activities that can be adapted to different teaching contexts and languages. The course also provides examples of activities suitable for various classroom dynamics, including individual, pair work, and group work, promoting cooperative learning, enhancing student communication and interaction, and nurturing a supportive learning environment.

Participants gain the opportunity to update their knowledge, share experiences and exchange best practices with other teachers.

Target groups

  • teachers – primary, secondary, vocational, university, adult
  • teacher trainers

Programme

Day 1

09:00 - 10:30 Warmers and icebreakers
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Presentation of the training institution, trainers, and participants
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Introduction to the programme
14:00 Free afternoon

09:00 - 10:30 Task-based learning for grammar and vocabulary instruction
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Integrating authentic materials for practical communication skills
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Integrating all language skills in the classroom
14:00 Free afternoon

09:00 - 10:30 Continuous, formative and summative assessment
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Modern trends in assessment
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Peer and selfassessment techniques
14:00 Free afternoon

09:00 - 10:30 Digitaltools for introducing, practicing and revising vocabulary and grammar
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Activities that increase interest and motivation
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Activities that increase group cohesion
14:00 Free afternoon

09:00 - 10:30 Adapting activities for different language levels and skills
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Knowledge into action: applying what you've learned
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Closing session, reflections, course evaluation and certificates
14:00 Lunch

Dates

  • 14.07.2025.-18.07.2025. Planned course
  • 01.09.2025.-05.09.2025. Planned course
  • 13.10.2025.-17.10.2025. Planned course
  • 03.11.2025.-07.11.2025. Planned course
  • 01.12.2025.-05.12.2025. Planned course

Course fee

€ 80

/ per person / per day

Course fee includes

  • administration costs
  • organisational costs
  • participation in the programme/course

We provide the following documents

  • Erasmus+ certificate
  • Europass mobility
  • Learning agreement and other necessary documents!

Additional

  • our programmes include study visits to public institutions, business hubs, institutes, and other organisations
  • we can provide accommodation reservation services in hotels in the city centre
  • we can adapt the programme of the course to your needs – or prepare a new course!

Are you interested?

Are you interested in our programme Creative and Modern Language Teaching? Fill out the form and we will contact you with details shortly. We are available by phone as well: +385 51 321 336.