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How can teachers create language lessons that are both fun and effective for children? This course addresses that question by introducing child-centred approaches that support natural language acquisition while fostering confidence and motivation.
How can teachers create language lessons that are both fun and effective for children? This course addresses that question by introducing child-centred approaches that support natural language acquisition while fostering confidence and motivation.
Participants will explore practical strategies that use play, songs, movement, and storytelling to engage young learners in meaningful ways. The programme also covers differentiation techniques for mixed-ability groups and inclusive practices that ensure every child can participate and succeed.
Participants will explore practical strategies that use play, songs, movement, and storytelling to engage young learners in meaningful ways. The programme also covers differentiation techniques for mixed-ability groups and inclusive practices that ensure every child can participate and succeed.
Through interactive workshops, collaborative lesson design, and cultural exchange, teachers will gain fresh ideas, hands-on experience, and the confidence to design lessons that make language learning both enjoyable and impactful.
Through interactive workshops, collaborative lesson design, and cultural exchange, teachers will gain fresh ideas, hands-on experience, and the confidence to design lessons that make language learning both enjoyable and impactful.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply age-appropriate methods for teaching languages to children.
Design engaging lessons using songs, games, and storytelling.
Support children’s language acquisition through play and interaction.
Differentiate language teaching for varied levels and learning styles.
Integrate intercultural competence and inclusivity into language teaching.
Indicative Daily Programme
Day 1 – Foundations of Language Learning in Children
Introductions, expectations, and overview of course.
Theories of child language acquisition.
Interactive activity: Multilingual classroom games.
Day 2 – Play-Based Language Teaching
Songs, rhymes, and drama for vocabulary and fluency.
Workshop: Creating playful learning materials.
Reflection and discussion.
Day 3 – Storytelling and Visual Pedagogies
Using stories, picture books, and digital storytelling.
Hands-on workshop: Designing storytelling activities.
Group presentations and feedback.
Day 4 – Differentiation and Inclusive Practices
Supporting mixed-ability groups in language classrooms.
Practical strategies for inclusive teaching.
Group task: Designing differentiated lesson plans.
Day 5 – Reflection and Showcase
Circle discussion: “How I will bring these methods to my classroom.”
Group presentations of lesson/activity designs.
Networking and cultural sharing with participants from other courses.
Awarding of certificates.
Day 6 – Cultural Excursion
Cultural visit in the local area
Opportunities for networking and intercultural exchange
Sessions
Select the date you prefer and click 'Register Now' to secure your spot.
ⓘ Key Information
Here are the important specifics regarding attendance, scheduling, activities, and what you will need.
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion
Requirement: To be eligible for the Certificate of Completion, participants are required to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 80% of all scheduled course sessions.
Issuance: The certificate will typically be issued on the last day of the course (e.g., Friday or Saturday). Upon request, we can also provide supporting documentation to facilitate the completion of your Europass Mobility documents.
Course Schedule
Course Schedule
Timing: Classes are held during the weekday, taking place in either the morning or the afternoon. The specific timing will be determined by the course provider and the availability of the trainers.
Flexibility & Finalization: The course outlines are subject to minor modifications, depending on both participants' collective requests and the trainer's discretion. The definitive schedule will be distributed to all participants no later than two weeks (14 days) prior to the start date of the course. Should you have a specific topic you wish to see included, please communicate it at least four weeks in advance.
Cultural & Social Activities
Cultural & Social Activities
Standard Arrangement: The majority of planned cultural and social activities are organized for Saturday. These typically include tickets to local museums, city cards, or excursions managed by an external tour operator.
Alternative Timing: If you prefer to utilize these included options earlier in the week, this may be possible. However, please note that choosing an alternative timing means no additional cultural activities will be planned for the final Saturday.
Extra Activities: Additional cultural activities or excursions beyond the standard offering can be arranged upon request for an extra fee.
Details & Options: For a complete list of recommended attractions, detailed excursion information, and to see what our location in Ammochostos/Famagusta has to offer, please see our dedicated Cultural Activities page.
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Personal Device: Depending on the specific focus and requirements of the course you enroll in, you may be required to bring your own laptop or tablet. Specific instructions will be provided before the course begins.
Course Fee and Confirmation
Course Fee and Confirmation
Tuition Cost: The fee for the full course is 480 €.
Daily Rate: This fee corresponds to a daily rate of 80 €.
Provisional Registration: You are welcome to register for any date, even if the course is not yet officially confirmed, especially for dates several weeks or months away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will send an official date confirmation. If we are unable to confirm the date you registered for, we will promptly offer you suitable alternative course options.
Participation Confirmation (Payment): To confirm your place and validate your participation in the course, the full course fee must be paid within 7 days (seven calendar days) following your registration.
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