ABOUT THE COURSE
what will i learn?
what level am i?
why uic?

UIC is running a series of short courses next summer at its London school, in conjunction with the Grundtvig Programme. If you are interested in applying for these courses you can apply through the appropriate GRUNTVIG website. Please contact us for more information.

2013 Courses

Creative Methodology for Teachers of English (17th-21st June and 29th July-2nd August)

enables participants to consolidate, update and enhance their core teaching skills through the study of tried and tested techniques combined with exciting new approaches.

Using IT in the English Language Classroom (8th-12th July and 12th-16th August)

enables participants to develop and build on their knowledge of using computer technology in language teaching

Pronunciation for Teachers of English (24th-28th June)

enables participants to review, refresh and improve their skills in teaching pronunciation through the study of varied methodologies and techniques. In addition the course will help participants to refine their own English pronunciation.

British Culture for Teachers of English (22nd-26th July and 26th-30th August)

enables participants to upgrade their knowledge of life in the UK and suggest ways in which this can be used to enhance their practical English language teaching.

Courses are held for one week Monday-Friday from 0900-12.20; 13.40-17.00

Preparation

Objectives

Follow-up

Prior to departure, you will be provided with:

Programme Handbook
Course Reading List
A detailed questionnaire to complete indicating your level of experience and the ages and nationalities of the students you have taught
An Aptitude Test will be taken on arrival to determine the CEFR level for the Language Enrichment Programme

You will develop professionally by exploring your own experience and sharing ideas with colleagues from other European countries. A language enrichment course accompanies this programme, following a structured syllabus in line with CEFR levels. This enables you to extend and deepen your knowledge of the English language.

Courses are hands-on and interactive, enabling you to be fully immersed in the subject matter. Trainer-led classroom sessions use the techniques and approaches being discussed so that the practical application of methods can be experienced within the programme. This is supported by in-depth discussion group work. You will build up a bank of classroom ideas to take back to your school.

You will return to your home countries with renewed enthusiasm for their profession. They will also receive:

Contact details of tutors and colleagues to facilitate ongoing development and exchange of ideas
A Feedback Questionnaire evaluating the course and ideas collected during the programme
A Bibliography of suggested further reading matter

Our courses help participants to develop professionally by exploring their own experience and sharing ideas with colleagues from other European countries.
Hands-on and interactive programmes, enabling participants to be fully immersed in the subject matter.
Trainer-led classroom sessions use the techniques and approaches being discussed
In-depth discussion group work
Participants will build up a bank of classroom ideas to take back to their school
A language enrichment course accompanies each programme, following a structured syllabus in line with CEFR levels. This enables participants to extend and deepen their knowledge of the English language.

The Teacher Development Courses are suitable for practising English Language teachers. We expect your level of English to be B2 as a minimum. If you are not sure what your level is please contact us and we will be happy to advise you.

Learning a language is in many ways just like learning anything, it is best done if you have a teacher who has the experience, skills and resources to help you. At UIC we have the experience to help you achieve your goals - the teachers who work on these courses have experience both as teachers and as teacher trainers and can help you continue with your professional development.

UIC is a language school in the centre of London. As well as English we also teach 10 other languages to around 400 people a week. We are accredited by the British Council and ISI (the private school equivalent of OFSTED) and all the languages we teach are inspected. We are also an award winning school, we are the only language school in the world to have won both of the major awards - the STAR Language School in Europe (voted on by travel agents worldwide) and the British Council ELTon award for innovation in English Language Teaching.

So, great location, award winning, accredited and inspected, and many years of successful language learning experience.

UIC is London's Language School