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, 21 February, 2022 to Friday, 25 February, 2022
Registration fee:
€445 On Site / €270 Hybrid 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:
Friday, 28 January, 2022
Accommodation:
Accommodation provided
Contact person details:
Please contact school direction, John Daly, with any queries: john.daly@atlantic.ac

English for the Educational Workplace is an intensive professional training course which equips participants to effectively manage day-to-day interactions requiring English language skills. Participants gain skills to communicate with peers, students, managers and external stakeholders with confidence and accuracy. The course includes practical workshops, role-plays and other applied exercises designed to develop a range of communicative skills, improve language usage and gain the functional vocabulary required to deal with direct interactions.

 

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: B1 on the CEFR

 

Delivery: Both Face to Face and Online/Hybrid options available

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: provided at an extra cost

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

Attachments: 
erasmus_fact_sheet_english_for_educational_workplace.pdf (1.88 MB)Download