DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING CONTENT
This course is ideal for all those educators (primary & secondary teachers, university staff (academic & admin), adult educators, trainers & coaches) who want to improve their level of spoken and written English and they are at a leadership or executive position at their schools and/or institutions. It aims to give participants an intermediate knowledge of reading, listening, spoken and written skills in a dynamic and communicative way, through individual, pair and group work. Course participants are expected to use a combination of resources including On-line resources, a variety of media and pre-recorded and authentic texts. It is focused on writing, grammar and pronunciation of the English language.
This course is designed to prepare advanced-level non-native speakers of English for academic and professional speaking and listening activities. Emphasis is placed on learning and practicing strategies of effective oral expression and comprehension of spoken English in informal and formal settings. The course will place emphasis on strategies for effective reading and the utilisation of these strategies to improve comprehension, analytical skills, recall, and overall reading speed. Participants will gain a knowledge of grammatical structures that improves academic communication.
Upon completion, participants should be able to demonstrate improved proficiency, comprehension, and grammatical accuracy and should be able to effectively participate in activities appropriate to academic and professional settings, including the self-confidence to participate and hold business meetings.
Moreover, the course is designed to include a series of discussions on specific skills needed by anyone at a leadership or executive role, as follows:
- Relationship building
- Empathy and emotional intelligence
- Communication
- Business ethics
- Trustworthiness
- Consistency
- Strategic thinking & vision
This course although structured, is designed to be flexible and can be adapted to suit the specific needs of the participants.
Important note: ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level IV)’ course is for teachers/educators who have an Intermediate (B2) level of English, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Participants may opt to attend ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level II)’ (General Business English) and/or ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level III)’ (General Business English & Management) course, as back-to-back courses or at different dates & locations.
Main Aims
- Improve communication skills in English
- Understand the English language and develop vocabulary and pronunciation skills
- Enhance self-confidence in spoken English at an educational as well as business setting
- Seize opportunities for cooperation with peers at international level
- In depth understanding of the most important leadership skills and the difference between leadership and management.
Why ENG4?
English is an International language used in all the aspects of communication whether spoken or written. In this era of computer science, English is the only language that is used by many universities and colleges all over the world. Moreover, English can be the basic requirement for all kind of jobs whether government or private and it is the knowledge hub for education; it is widely accepted that English language is very important when it comes to career and education.
Nowadays, there are only few universities and colleges in the world where English is not the only mean for scientific research. In universities and colleges, English is the only language used for scientific research and study. Another reason that emphasizes the importance of English language is the fact that it is very difficult for someone to go for further study outside his/her country without the knowledge of English. Furthermore, one cannot imagine global education without English; economy, politics and geography of other countries require the use and knowledge of English. Needless to mention also that the vast majority of research papers and scientific research are made in English language and that learning computer science can be possible only with the help of English language. Equally important is the use of internet in Education. Good command of English language provides a big advantage when it comes to use Google, Facebook and twitter. The same goes for search engines and social media sites, which can prove to be the best place to gain knowledge and updates about career and education; to use them someone must have some basic knowledge of English language since 50% of internet content is written in English language. Therefore, good command of English language is very important for career and education as well as for communication in today’s globalized social and working environment.
This course is ideal to all those who wish to improve their Business English while being at leadership or executive positions in their institutions. It can be combined with the ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level II)’ (General Business English) and/or ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level III)’ (General Business English & Management) course, as back-to-back courses or at different dates & locations.
Who to attend ENG4?
The ENG4 course is ideal for:
- School principals & directors (primary & secondary)
- Executives and all those in uppen management positions
- Directors working in a multi national environment
- Team leaders and team members
- Academic staff (tertiary)
- Teachers (primary & secondary)
- Managers
- Professionals interested in improving their English
- Trainers delivering courses/workshops in English
- Any educator whose has Intermediate (B2) level of English
PROGRAMME OF THE TRAINING ACTIVITIES (DAY BY DAY)
Monday
– Introduction and course overview
– Individual expectations – setting up the course goals
– Business in a cross-cultural environment. Cultural etiquette of different countries.
– Grammar practice: modals past and present + conditionals
– Expanding professional vocabulary; idioms in business
– Topic: Women in History & Women in Business: discussion around female CEOs around the world
– Reading session on gender history (listening exercise and debate)
Tuesday
– Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and language structures discussed on day 1
– Topic: Creating stronger connections to enhance your business relationships: idiomatic language
– Listening exercise on building connection at the workplace with your team or people outside of your direct professional circle
– Learning techniques and methods: developing speaking skills with Human Resources, describing relationships on a professional level
– Discussion: Leadership vs. Management
– Expanding professional vocabulary; discussing challenges and emotions, behaviour and feelings
Wednesday
– Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and language structures discussed on day 2
– Topic: working remotely vs working from the office? Should working from home be the new normal?
– Debate to grow on oral expression of these pros and cons of home office life
– Learning techniques and methods: benefits of networking to grow businesses, careers and job hunting
– Discussion: Team Building, relationship building & the importance of empathy for a leader
– Roleplay exercise on processes in the workplace: interviewing or firing someone
Thursday
– Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and language structures discussed on day 3
– Discussion: importance of trustworthiness and consistency for a leader
– Final preparations for the team projects.
– Project presentations, class feedback + Q&A, written and personal evaluation from the trainer on language skills (oral and written) delivered by participants. Analysis of individual improvement in language skills as well as self-confidence speaking in front of others.
Friday
– Final project presentations, class feedback + Q&A, written and personal evaluation from the trainer on language skills (oral and written) delivered by participants. Analysis of individual improvement in language skills as well as self confidence speaking in front of others.
– Body language (exercise)
– Delivery and Feedback
– Summary – goals review
– Reflections – Evaluation
METHODOLOGY OF THE COURSE – ADDED VALUE
The course methodology will ensure the active involvement of the participants in all phases, that is, prior, during and after the delivery of the course. More specifically, upon confirmation that the course will take place, the participants will receive preparatory material (if needed), which will cover all important concepts to be presented during the delivery of the course. The participants will have the opportunity to exchange feedback with the organiser of the course, ShipCon, and the trainer as well as to request any clarification related to the content of the course.
The methodology of the training is based on a combination of three important elements:
- Provision of knowledge required (theory)
- Use of training tools, such as case studies, videos, games, animations & exercises (practice – hands on experience)
- Feedback/reflection (review)
During the delivery of the course, the participants will receive hard copy material, which will cover the content to be presented in all five (5) days of the seminar. The material will be presented in a form of Power Point (PPT) presentations, videos & animations. Moreover, the active involvement and hands on experience of the participants will be secured through various training tools, such as case studies, worksheets, scenarios & exercises. These training tools are necessary to ensure that the theoretical knowledge gained by the participants can be used in real life scenarios; an important aspect & added value for any training course.
At the final day of the course, the participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the information received and the experience gained in the specific field of study. Moreover, the participants and their institutions will be encouraged to be members of ShipCon ‘Network of Excellence’, an international hub and forum for entrepreneurs & innovators to exchange ideas, novel concepts/approaches & best practices in the area of environment and education.
BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS – SKILLS & COMPETENCES
The course is ideal for a wide range of educators/teachers and professionals who wish to improve their English language skills while being at leadership and/or executive positions within their schools/institutions. ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level IV)’ course is for teachers/educators with an Intermediate (B2) level of English.
Upon completion, participants in this course will be able to:
- Improve their oral fluency in English including phrasing, intonation and rhythm
- Speak English more articulately
- Lead effectiveyly multi national working environments
- Present working papers & presentations in seminars, conferences & symposia
- Be capable to participate in business meetings where English is the official language
- Gain self-confidence in speaking in formal settings where English is the working language.
CERTIFICATIONS AWARDED
- Certificate of attendance & certificate of competence (skills & competences required – Europass CV)
- Europass mobility certificates – to be issued by the applicant’s National Authority (NA)
| LOCATION | DATES | STATUS | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIMASSOL - CYPRUS | 29.07.2024 - 02.08.2024 | CONFIRMED |  |
| BARCELONA - SPAIN | 11.11.2024 - 15.11.2024 | CONFIRMED | |
| BARCELONA - SPAIN | 10.11.2025 - 14.11.2025 | CONFIRMED | |
| BARCELONA - SPAIN | 09.11.2026 - 13.11.2026 | CONFIRMED | |