Spanish B1 for Teachers

Professional Communication & Erasmus+ Project Development

Erasmus+ KA1 Teacher Training Course
Level: B1 (CEFR – Independent User)
Duration: 5 Days – 25 Hours
Certification: 25-Hour Certificate (Europass-Compatible)
Format: Face-to-Face – Seville / Andalusia

Course Overview

This intensive 5-day professional development course is designed for European teachers participating in Erasmus+ mobility who wish to strengthen their Spanish language skills at B1 level within an educational and intercultural context.

The programme focuses on developing practical communication skills required for:

Participants build fluency and confidence in authentic school-based scenarios while enhancing their ability to argue, report, describe and present educational initiatives in Spanish.

Learning Outcomes (CEFR B1 – Europass Compatible)

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the main points of clear standard input on educational and professional topics
Manage common situations arising during Erasmus+ mobility in Spain
Produce connected speech about professional experiences
Write structured emails, reports and summaries
Express and justify opinions related to educational topics
Present Erasmus+ project ideas coherently in Spanish
Demonstrate intercultural awareness in school settings

Competences Developed

Linguistic competence (B1 level)
Discourse management
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Intercultural communication
Educational project vocabulary

Detailed 5-Day Programme (25 Hours)

Day 1 – Professional Introductions & Spanish Education System

Focus: Professional identity & system comparison

  • Present tense review
  • Ser vs Estar in educational contexts
  • Vocabulary: school roles & subjects
  • Mini presentation: “My School”
  • Cultural overview of the Spanish education system
Day 2 – School Life & Daily Communication

Focus: Practical school interaction

  • Reflexive verbs & daily routines
  • Hay vs Está
  • School timetables & materials
  • Staff room role-play
  • Simulation: First day at a host school in Valencia
Day 3 – Erasmus Projects & Collaboration

Focus: International cooperation

  • Pretérito perfecto
  • Project vocabulary
  • Comparatives
  • Planning a mini mobility project
  • Discussion: Educational innovation in Spain
Day 4 – Problem Solving & Intercultural Communication

Focus: Conflict resolution & professional situations

  • Indefinido tense
  • Modal verbs (tener que, deber, poder)
  • Parent-teacher meeting simulation
  • Cultural misunderstandings workshop
  • Comparison of European classroom cultures
Day 5 – Future Cooperation & Final Project

Focus: Strategic planning

  • Ir + a + infinitive
  • Future expressions
  • Erasmus action plan design
  • Group presentation (10–15 minutes)
  • Reflection & evaluation

Methodology

All sessions are practice-oriented and grounded in authentic school scenarios.

The course integrates:

Communicative Language Teaching
Task-Based Learning
Peer collaboration
Adult learning principles
Reflection-based intercultural awareness

Assessment

Evaluation is continuous and based on:

Active participation (30%)
Daily communicative tasks (30%)
Final Erasmus+ project presentation (40%)

Certification

Participants attending at least 80% of sessions receive:

25-hour Certificate of Attendance
Europass Mobility Certificate

Issued by The Erasmus Institute of Seville OID E10399801

Additional Course Package Includes

Who Should Attend?

Teachers preparing for Erasmus+ mobility in Spain
Erasmus+ coordinators
School leaders engaging in European partnerships
VET and adult education professionals

Why Choose This Course at The Erasmus Institute of Seville?

Official Erasmus+ Organisation (OID E10399801)
Specialised in staff mobility training
Strong intercultural dimension
Integrated cultural programme options
360° mobility support services

This course enables participants not only to improve their Spanish language skills but also to strengthen their European collaboration capacity.

Complete Course Package Includes

Official course description
Europass learning outcomes
Detailed 25-hour lesson plan
Trainer methodology guide
Placement test
Worksheets and case studies
Needs analysis form
Assessment rubric
Certificate template

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