English for the Educational Workplace

Hosting Higher Education Institution:
Atlantic Language Galway
Institution website:
https://www.atlanticlanguage.com/erasmus-plus-courses/
Country:
Ireland
Language:
English
Dates:
Monday, 13 September, 2021 to Friday, 17 September, 2021
Registration fee:
€445 Face to Face/ €270 Online
Fee reductions/waivers:
Eligible for Erasmus+ funding. Please contact the Erasmus+ or International Coordinator in your institution for information about grant application.
Maximum number of participants:
14
Deadline for applying:
Monday, 30 August, 2021
Accommodation:
Accommodation provided
Contact person details:
Please contact School Director, John Daly, at john.daly@atlantic.ac with all course enquiries.

English for the Educational Workplace is an intensive professional training course which equips participants to better manage day-to-day interactions requiring English language skills with peers, students, managers and external stake-holders. The course combines practical workshops, specific scenario practice and applied exercises to develop a range of communicative skills, and to improve the language usage and functional vocabulary required to deal with direct interactions.

Our specialist team of trainers employ a collaborative approach to course delivery, utilising pre-arrival questionnaires which help to shape content to suit participant needs.

Who is it for?

Higher Education professionals working in an administrative role who need English to deal effectively with business partners and colleagues in a day-to-day capacity.

Course Content:

• Communication in the Modern Workplace

• Language Skills – Meetings and Reporting, Clarifying and Modification

• Language for Client Service

• Writing Techniques and Skills

• Interviewing and Mediation

• Heritage Tour and Job Shadowing in HEI Context

Minimum Level of English: B2 on the CEFR (Upper Intermediate)

 

Delivery: Both Face to Face and Online options available (https://www.atlanticlanguage.com/erasmus-online/)

Social Programme:

The week-long programme includes a professional walking tour of Galway’s Medieval centre, a cultural outing, networking lunch and heritage trip, all integrated with course objectives. Day trips are available to local areas of scenic or historical interest such as the Aran Islands or the Cliffs of Moher.

Accommodation Options:

Host Family and Student Apartment accommodation is available. Accommodation prices available on request.

Attachments: 
factsheet_english-for-the-educational-workplace-atlantic-erasmus-2021.pdf (553.44 KB)Download
atlantic-language-erasmus_digital-brochure_2021.pdf (59.76 MB)Download