.png){kind=logo}
.jpg)
LEARN ENGLISH THE FUN WAY: BEGINNER ENGLISH FOR TEACHERS (A0–A1)
Introduction and Description
This is a structured professional development course designed for teachers and school staff with little or no prior knowledge of English (A0–A1). The course addresses a growing need within European education systems: enabling educators to acquire basic English language competence in order to participate more actively in international cooperation, Erasmus+ mobility projects, multicultural school environments, and cross-border professional exchange.
Aligned with the Erasmus+ priorities of inclusion, participation, and quality education, the course supports educators who may have been previously excluded from international opportunities due to limited language skills. By focusing on accessibility, confidence-building, and practical communication, the programme promotes equal access to mobility and lifelong learning, contributing to a more inclusive European Education Area.
The course adopts a communicative and learner-centred approach, prioritising meaningful language use over abstract grammatical knowledge. Participants develop essential vocabulary, basic grammatical structures, and core communicative functions required for everyday interaction, school-related situations, and simple professional exchanges. Listening and speaking skills are foregrounded, while reading and writing are introduced gradually and supportively, ensuring balanced and realistic progress for beginner learners.
Learning content is organised around familiar and relevant themes such as personal information, classroom language, daily routines, leisure activities, food, travel, and basic professional communication. These themes are closely connected to teachers’ real-life needs and Erasmus+ mobility contexts, allowing participants to immediately apply new language skills in authentic situations. Through games, role-plays, collaborative tasks, visual support, and movement-based activities, participants experience English as a practical tool for communication rather than an academic barrier.
A strong emphasis is placed on well-being and motivation, recognising that many adult learners bring anxiety or negative past experiences related to language learning. The course creates a safe and supportive learning environment where making mistakes is understood as a natural and valuable part of the learning process. This approach strengthens participants’ self-confidence and encourages continued engagement with language learning beyond the course.
The course is available in both 5-day (25-hour) and 10-day (50-hour) formats, allowing institutions and participants to choose an intensity level that best fits their professional development needs. By the end of the course, participants are able to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, understand slow and clear spoken English, and take part in short, structured conversations related to everyday life, school settings, and European mobility activities. The course contributes to teachers’ professional development, linguistic inclusion, and readiness to participate more actively in European cooperation and Erasmus+ projects.
Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Foundational Language Competence
-
Understand and use basic English vocabulary related to everyday life and school contexts
-
Apply simple grammatical structures (present simple, to be, basic questions)
2. Oral Communication & Listening
-
Participate in short, guided conversations using familiar language
-
Understand slow, clear spoken English in predictable situations
3. Functional English for School & Mobility
-
Use basic classroom language and simple professional expressions
-
Communicate essential information during travel, meetings, and international activities
4. Confidence & Language Awareness
-
Develop confidence in speaking English without fear of errors
-
Recognise personal learning strategies for continued language development
5. Intercultural & European Engagement
-
Use English as a tool for intercultural exchange and cooperation
-
Increase readiness for participation in European mobility and partnership projects
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)
-
An intensive introduction to basic English language competence (A0–A1) focused on immediate communicative use
-
Development of essential vocabulary for everyday life, school environments, and Erasmus+ mobility contexts
-
Introduction to basic grammatical structures (to be, subject pronouns, present simple, simple questions) through practical use
-
Strong emphasis on listening and speaking skills, using slow, clear, and supported spoken English
-
Guided speaking activities designed to build confidence and reduce language anxiety
-
English for school and professional settings, including basic classroom language and simple professional expressions
-
English for travel and short-term mobility, such as transport, accommodation, directions, and asking for help
-
Interactive games, role-plays, and communicative tasks to maximise participation in a limited time frame
-
Use of visual support, repetition, and structured scaffolding to ensure accessibility for beginner learners
-
Pair and group work encouraging peer interaction and collaborative learning in a multicultural group
-
Selective introduction to reading and writing through short, highly supported activities
-
Development of intercultural awareness, using English as a shared language in European contexts
-
Continuous formative assessment based on participation, engagement, and communicative performance
-
A final practical speaking activity to consolidate learning outcomes
-
Reflection on personal progress and next steps for further language development
-
A supportive, inclusive learning environment aligned with Erasmus+ priorities of inclusion, participation, and lifelong learning
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)
-
Development of basic English language competence (A0–A1) with a strong focus on real-life communication
-
Introduction to essential vocabulary for everyday situations, school contexts, and European mobility
-
Practice of basic grammatical structures (subject pronouns, to be, present simple, simple questions) through communicative activities
-
Systematic development of listening and speaking skills, using slow, clear, and supported spoken English
-
Guided activities to build confidence in speaking English, reducing fear of mistakes and language anxiety
-
English for school and professional contexts, including classroom language and simple professional interaction
-
English for travel and Erasmus+ mobility, such as transport, accommodation, directions, and basic problem-solving
-
Interactive games, role-plays, and collaborative tasks to support active learning and engagement
-
Use of visual aids, repetition, and scaffolding strategies to ensure accessibility for beginner learners
-
Pair and group work that encourages peer learning and social interaction in a multicultural setting
-
Gradual introduction to reading and writing through short, supported tasks
-
Development of intercultural communication skills using English as a shared European language
-
Reflection activities to support learner awareness and autonomy in language learning
-
Continuous, formative assessment focused on participation, progress, and communicative ability
-
A final communicative task allowing participants to demonstrate their learning outcomes
-
Guidance on next steps for continued language learning after the course
-
A supportive and inclusive learning environment aligned with Erasmus+ priorities of inclusion, participation, and lifelong learning
cultural and social programme
-
Teambuilding and networking activities
-
City tour or a cultural trip
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.