Hosting Higher Education Institution: |
Atlantic Centre of Education Galway |
Institution website: |
http://www.atlanticlanguage.com/erasmus-higher-education-staff.ie |
Country: |
Ireland |
Language: |
English |
Dates: |
Sunday, 10 August, 2025 to Friday, 15 August, 2025 |
Registration fee: |
€525 (5 day course + activities + full-day tour on Sunday) |
Fee reductions/waivers: |
Eligible for Erasmus+ funding; please see your Erasmus+ or International Coordinator in your institution for more information about grant application. |
Maximum number of participants: |
14 |
Deadline for applying: |
Wednesday, 6 August, 2025 |
Accommodation: |
Accommodation not provided |
Contact person details: |
Please contact school director, Mr. John Daly, with any queries: john.daly@atlantic.ac |
Lecture Effectively in English
Do you need to lecture or teach in English to mixed mother-tongue student groups?
This course aims to give you essential tips for preparing and delivering engaging and effective lectures.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for Higher Education teachers - professors, lecturers, or doctoral students– who lecture through English to international student groups.
What will I learn?
This course will examine different lecturing styles and consider how to structure a lecture to maximise engagement. Topics covered include the importance of signposting and pacing, using engaging visual aids and how to employ nonverbal communication.
As a practical task, you will participate in and analyze a demonstration lecture, considering how to implement these principles into your own teaching practice.
Explore the principles of lecturing effectively in English
Analyse examples and practice
Learn how to boost your lecturing style using public speaking strategies, and nonverbal tools
Minimum English Level
B1 on the CEFR
To Register: Registration Form
Delivery: in person at our Galway school. One to one Online courses also available on request.
Social Programme:
Full-day tour to destination on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way such as Connemara or the Cliffs of Moher. Afternoon activities including walking tour of Galway, language and culture workshops and social networking event.
Accommodation Options: Accommodation is not included in the price. You can book your own accomodation or apply for Atlantic accommodation at the time of enquiry.