Course will include content drawn from a wide range of topics on contemporary British Culture. These topics, such as the arts and the media, will enable participants to gain a better understanding of aspects of modern British life and culture.
Goals
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Learn about strategies & resources for educators.
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Increase their awareness of aspects of modern British life and culture.
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Reflect on their teaching knowledge and skills in the focus areas of this course.
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Source and analyse up-to-date authentic materials for use in their own classes.
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Build confidence in their own English language and develop their language awareness.
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Create academic materials (videos).
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Reflection and adaptation of one’s own values, attitudes and action patterns.
Training includes
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Culture clash training vrs. English culture today.
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Exploring English & British culture society - British culture and etiquette.
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Developing students' vocabulary (selecting, presenting and recording vocabulary - Great British humour.
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Pronunciation. English in Britain (regional accents and variations) - Examining- popular culture – music, film and TV.
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An overview of the British education system.
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Colloquial language (slang and idioms).
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Immigration trends: is Britain full? Brexit.
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Case studies & Group Exercises.
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Opportunities to develop practical skills vrs. Creative approach.
Destinations
You can ask for any destination. We have already worked in:
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Málaga
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Madrid
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Barcelona
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Palermo
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Rome
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Berlín
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Hamburg
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Lisbon