LEARN ENGLISH THE FUN WAY: ADVANCED ENGLISH FOR TEACHERS (B2

LEARN ENGLISH THE FUN WAY: ADVANCED ENGLISH FOR TEACHERS (B2–C1)

Introduction and Description

This is an advanced English language course designed for teachers and education professionals from all subject areas who use English as a professional working language in international, multilingual, and intercultural educational contexts. Addressed to participants operating at CEFR levels B2–C1, the course supports the development of fluent, accurate, and confident communication required for effective participation in European cooperation activities, mobility projects, and professional exchange within the framework of Erasmus+.

The course responds to current European priorities related to multilingualism, inclusion, quality education, and teacher mobility by strengthening participants’ ability to communicate effectively in English across a wide range of professional situations. Participants develop advanced speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through meaningful, real-life tasks reflecting authentic educational contexts, such as international meetings, project presentations, collaborative work, professional correspondence, and classroom communication.

A distinctive feature of the programme is its learner-centred and experiential approach, which combines academic rigour with creativity and playfulness. Language development is embedded in interactive activities, discussion, role-play, storytelling, media-based tasks, and collaborative problem-solving, encouraging spontaneity, confidence, and active engagement. Advanced grammar and vocabulary are revisited in context, enabling participants to refine accuracy, register awareness, and stylistic control rather than focusing on isolated language forms.

Particular attention is given to pronunciation, intonation, and pragmatic competence to support clear and effective international communication.

The course is explicitly designed for teachers of all subjects and does not focus on English language teaching methodology. Instead, it supports the practical use of English as a tool for professional communication, project work, and international collaboration. Reflection, peer exchange, and guided self-assessment are integrated throughout the programme, allowing participants to connect language development with their own professional roles and institutional needs.

Two programme formats are available: a 5-day course (25 hours) offering an intensive overview of advanced professional English, and a 10-day course (50 hours) allowing for deeper linguistic development, extended practice, and enhanced integration of skills. Both formats follow the same pedagogical principles and learning objectives, adapted in scope and depth.

By the end of the course, participants enhance their confidence, precision, and flexibility in English while developing strategies for continued autonomous language learning. The programme contributes to the objectives of the Erasmus+ Programme by empowering educators to engage more actively in international cooperation, support multilingual school environments, and strengthen the overall quality and inclusiveness of European education systems.

Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Advanced Communicative Competence

Communicate fluently, confidently, and spontaneously in complex professional and social situations
Use discourse markers, hedging, emphasis, and reformulation strategies effectively

2. Linguistic Accuracy & Range

Apply advanced grammatical structures accurately in spoken and written English
Expand and refine vocabulary, including idiomatic language, collocations, and register-appropriate expressions

3. Pronunciation & Pragmatic Awareness

Improve pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation for natural and intelligible speech
Interpret and use pragmatic features such as humour, irony, and implied meaning

4. Reading, Listening & Critical Engagement

Understand and critically analyse authentic spoken and written texts
Extract key information, recognise bias and tone, and respond analytically

5. Advanced Writing Skills

Produce coherent, well-structured texts for formal, semi-formal, and reflective purposes
Edit and revise texts using appropriate stylistic and grammatical conventions

6. Professional & Pedagogical Application

Use English confidently in teaching-related contexts, international projects, and collaboration
Design engaging, creative language activities suitable for advanced learners

7. Reflective & Autonomous Language Learning

Monitor personal language development through reflection and self-assessment
Identify strategies for continued improvement and lifelong language learning

Preparation

After registration participants will receive pre-course questionnaire which will be used by the trainer to learn about participants’ teaching backgrounds and to assess their exact needs. Before the beginning of the course a basic reading list will be suggested to participants to prepare for the training. Participants will also be asked to prepare a presentation about themselves, their professional context and their culture. The presentation will be presented on the first day of the course to facilitate networking opportunities. Participants will receive information about the country they are going to visit in order to prepare them for their cultural experience.

Follow up

After the course participants will be asked to share what they have learned with the rest of the staff in their schools. Further books and articles to deepen the topic and contacts with some other practitioners all over Europe and in the world will be suggested by the trainer. The methods shared and explored and the bibliography given will allow the participants to complete and improve their educational path.

5 days programme (25 hours)

course sessions (Monday to Friday)

Intensive development of advanced spoken English for professional and intercultural communication
Focused practice on fluency, clarity, and confidence in everyday and professional situations
Expansion of advanced vocabulary relevant to education and international cooperation
Use of idiomatic language, collocations, and register-appropriate expressions in context
Revision of key advanced grammar structures through meaningful communication tasks
Work on pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation for effective international intelligibility
Exposure to and analysis of authentic spoken English, including different accents and speaking styles
Reading and discussion of authentic texts related to professional and educational contexts
Development of critical listening and reading skills, including identifying main ideas and implied meaning
Practice of formal and semi-formal writing, such as professional emails and short reports
Training in clear and structured written communication for professional purposes
Use of English in teaching-related contexts, including classroom communication and professional interaction
Practice in presenting educational ideas and project-related content in English
Integrated activities combining speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
Creative and interactive language activities (discussion, role-play, storytelling, media-based tasks)
Opportunities for peer interaction, collaboration, and intercultural exchange
Guided reflection, self-assessment, and language learning strategies aligned with CEFR B2–C1
Preparation for using English effectively in international cooperation and mobility activities within Erasmus+ projects

cultural and social programme

Teambuilding and networking activities
City tour or a cultural trip

10 days programme (50 hours)

course sessions (Monday to Friday + Monday to Friday)

Intensive development of advanced spoken English for professional and intercultural communication
Systematic practice of fluency, spontaneity, and confidence in complex communicative situations
Expansion of advanced vocabulary, including collocations, idiomatic expressions, and register-sensitive language
Revision and refinement of advanced grammar structures used accurately in real-life contexts
Work on pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation for clear international intelligibility
Understanding and responding to authentic spoken English, including different accents and varieties of English
Analysis of authentic written texts relevant to education, professional communication, and international projects
Development of critical reading and listening skills, including identifying tone, perspective, and implicit meaning
Practice of formal and semi-formal writing, such as emails, reports, reflective texts, and project-related documents
Training in editing, proofreading, and improving written accuracy and style
Use of English for professional teaching contexts, including classroom communication, instructions, and feedback
Development of skills for presenting educational ideas, projects, and initiatives in English
Integrated tasks combining speaking, listening, reading, and writing in meaningful scenarios
Creative and experiential language activities (discussion, role-play, storytelling, games, media-based tasks)
Opportunities for peer interaction, collaboration, and intercultural exchange
Continuous reflection, self-assessment, and language learning strategies aligned with CEFR B2–C1 descriptors
Support for using English effectively in international cooperation and mobility activities within Erasmus+ projects

cultural and social programme

Teambuilding and networking activities
City tour or a cultural trip

5 DAYS PROGRAMME (400 €) DOWNLOAD

10 DAYS PROGRAMME (800 €) DOWNLOAD

CERTIFICATE

Each participant will get a course attendance certificate and we will validate the acquired competences on the Europass Mobility upon request. Please note that we have a paperless policy and all the documents will be delivered in digital form.

COURSE FEE

The course fee is 80 € per day. It includes tuition and materials, cultural and social programme, support in preparation and all the administrative work. There are no additional costs or hidden fees. After registration, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which you will have to pay by bank transaction. You will receive the invoice after you attend the course.

SUBSISTENCE

The course fee doesn't include accommodation and meals and participants are responsible to organize them on their own. In some locations we might be able to recommend or organize subsistence for you. Please don't hesitate to contact us to inquire about any specific location.

REGISTRATION

You can submit a non-biding registration and we will reserve a place for you until you are ready to confirm your participation. cancellations are free until you pay the course fee.