Course Dates and Fees
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Fees (€) |
Fees (£) |
| 05 Jul 09 |
18 Jul 09 |
TAS28 |
€1067 |
£790 |
Who is this course for?
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Those teaching advanced students from upper secondary age groups and above. |
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This course is not designed for Primary School teachers. |
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It is essential that you have an advanced level of English to follow this course. |
Course Summary
This is a primarily a language improvement course which also includes a methodological element.
This course will open your eyes to a wide range of exciting areas to explore with advanced students. It will provide you with fresh and motivating activities and strategies to improve both your own and your students’ English.
What are the key course contents?
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Topics include: |
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How to create a powerful motivated cohesive study
group. You will work on group forming exercises. |
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Practical classroom applications of the work of
Corpus Linguistics (the differences between authentic
English and English that is taught at many schools
and universities) |
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Work on native-speaker errors |
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Having fun with English through language games,
humour, poetry etc. |
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Work on your own and the learners feeling for ‘the Spirit of English’ |
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Learning that short, challenging materials can offer a refreshing alternative to endlessly long reading and listening texts. |
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Language and its relation to culture and identity. |
Is this the right course for me?
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Yes, if you want to enjoy a new and exciting journey
into the English language. |
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Yes – if you already enjoy teaching advanced
students. This course will encourage you to enjoy
it even more! |
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Yes – if teaching advanced students worries
or scares you. |
If this is not the right course for you, please consider the following:
What do I do next?
If this is the right course for you, please complete the
Registration
Form online. Our courses
have limited places, so avoid disappointment by completing
your reservation as soon as possible.
If this course does not match your needs, please contact
Pilgrims Sales (details below) or browse the website for
information on other courses.
To request more information or to register, please contact
Sales at Pilgrims. Alternatively, you can register online
by clicking here.
Recommended Reading: Please note it is not necessary to buy or bring these books to the course.
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“The Cambridge Grammar of English” R. Carter & M. McCarthy (CUP) 2006 |
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“Natural Grammar” S. Thornbury (OUP) 2005 |
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“Changing Skies” A. Pulverness (DELTA) 2002” |
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