Modern Methodologies for the Language Classroom
Modern Methodologies for the Language Classroom

Modern Methodologies for the Language Classroom
Teachers can discover current trends in learner assessment and self-reflection
The ideal course for non-native English teachers who need to either refresh or upskill their English language teaching techniques. Our course blends theory and practice in ELT using lecture format and practical activities based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) methodology.
Throughout the course, participants are encouraged to reflect on their own practice, consider alternative practices and try out a variety of classroom activities to make language learning more interesting.
Price from
525 €
Duration
One & Two weeks
Location
London, Dublin
English Level
Upper Intermediate
OID
Dublin - E10161024
More details
- Options
- Breakdown
- Objectives & Outcomes
- Sample Timetable
Options
Option 1
Modern Methodologies for the Language Classroom tuition only
Duration | One week | Two weeks | |
Dublin Course Code | TED 2.1 | TED 2.2 | |
Training lessons/hours | 25/18.75 | 50/37.5 | |
2023 Start Dates | 26 June | 26 June | |
Price | 525 € | 950 € |
Contact our sales team to find out about studying this course in London. Available for closed groups year-round.
Option 2
Language then Modern Methodologies for the Language Classroom
Choose one week of English tuition only (21 hours), followed by one week of Modern Methodologies for the Language Classroom (18.75 hours)
Duration | Two weeks |
Dublin Course Code | TED 3.2 |
Training lessons/hours | 53/39.75 |
2023 Start Dates | 16 June |
Price | 920 € |
Contact our sales team to find out about studying this course in London. Available for closed groups year-round.
Breakdown
Topics
Modern Methodologies
- Creation of Digital portfolio
- The role of learner autonomy in language learning
- Exploring the use of reading text through CLT and CLIL
- Language games and activities
- Activities for promoting speaking in the Classroom
- Using the internet as a resource
- Evaluating sites for educators
- Developing the reading skill
- Embedding Assessment in the language classroom
- Drama in the Classroom
- Developing the listening skill
- Using literary texts
- Evaluating apps and web tools
- Teaching pronunciation – making it communicative and fun in the classroom
- Developing the writing skill
- Language analysis
- Teaching Vocabulary
- Learner autonomy and Project Based Learning
- The Irish Education system
Intensive English
- Receptive and productive skills
- Practice emphasising speaking and listening skills
- Communicating effectively and flexibly through English in the real-world
Competences
- Linguistic: Grammatical, lexical and phonological
- Strategic: Interaction, compensation and repair
- Pragmatic: Functional language and discourse management
Fluency Development
Asking for and giving information and opinions, expressing a point of view, persuading, agreeing and disagreeing
Objectives & Outcomes
Learning objectives
- To familiarise participants with recent pedagogical and classroom technology developments
- To increase awareness of current trends in assessment for the language classroom
- To provide opportunities for reflection on their own practice
- To improve participants’ confidence in their own lesson delivery
- To develop and consolidate participants’ own language skills
- To promote awareness of contemporary Ireland
- To establish contacts between teachers from a variety of European backgrounds and facilitate future networking among these professionals
Course outcomes
- Increased confidence in teaching all aspects of English language
- Greater understanding of students’ needs
- Increased awareness of the use of technology in the classroom and the web as a teaching resource
- Increased awareness of the possibilities of exploiting easily available texts as a language teaching resource
- Increased awareness of current trends in assessment in the classroom and the implementation of self-assessment, peer assessment and self-reflection
- Creation of a digital portfolio of projects, tasks and web tools for language teachers as a reference for implementing new techniques in participants own classrooms and to facilitate dissemination of the project to colleagues
- Sharing of experience/knowledge with professionals from a range of European countries
- Enhancement of personal English Language skills
- Increased knowledge of Irish history and culture
- Knowledge of Erasmus+ potential for professional development
Sample Timetable
Timetables will vary depending on the course option. Below is a sample timetable of the two-week Modern Methodologies for the Language Classroom tuition only
Week 1
Weekend
Informal learning; Self-guided research and cultural visits with guidelines from Twin English Centre, Dublin
Week 2
Price from
525 €
Duration
One & Two weeks
Locations
London, Dublin
English Level
Upper Intermediate
OID
Dublin - E10161024
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