Professional English Communication for Educators

Intensive Language Development for International Projects

Erasmus+ KA1 Teacher Training Course
Duration: 5 Days – 25 Hours
Location: Seville, Spain
Certification: 25-Hour Certificate + Europass Mobility
Provider: The Erasmus Institute of Seville – OID E10399801

Course Overview

Effective communication in English is essential for teachers participating in Erasmus+ mobility, international partnerships and European collaboration projects.

This 5-day intensive programme is designed by the academic team of The Erasmus Institute of Seville to strengthen teachers’ confidence and fluency in professional English communication.

The course focuses on:

Participants learn through dynamic, communicative and task-based activities in a supportive international atmosphere.

Course Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will:

Communicate confidently in professional and academic contexts
Improve grammatical accuracy in speaking and writing
Participate actively in Erasmus+ meetings and discussions
Write clear professional emails and short reports
Increase fluency in networking and informal communication
Strengthen listening comprehension skills

Detailed 5-Day Programme (25 Hours)

Day 1 – Diagnostic Assessment & Professional Introductions

Focus: Identifying needs and building confidence

  • Welcome session and participant introductions
  • Language needs analysis
  • Professional presentation practice
  • Key communication strategies for international contexts
  • Fluency workshop: speaking without fear

Participants establish personal goals for the week.

Day 2 – Present & Past Tenses in Professional Contexts

Focus: Accuracy and clarity

  • Review of key present tense structures
  • Practical use of past tenses
  • Describing teaching experience and projects
  • Structured conversation practice
  • Pronunciation clinic

Interactive activities designed to improve spontaneous communication.

Day 3 – Expanding Vocabulary & Written Communication

Focus: Educational English

  • Vocabulary for schools and Erasmus+ projects
  • Writing effective professional emails
  • Structuring short reports
  • Collaborative editing workshop
  • Listening comprehension activities

Participants produce written outputs relevant to their professional environment.

Day 4 – Future Planning & International Collaboration

Focus: Project-oriented communication

  • Future forms in professional planning
  • Discussing cooperation and partnerships
  • Role-play: Erasmus+ project meeting
  • Negotiation and clarification strategies
  • Speaking confidence exercises

Participants simulate real international collaboration scenarios.

Day 5 – Communication Mastery & Final Practice

Focus: Integration and reflection

  • Question forms and interactive dialogue
  • Debate and discussion practice
  • Mini presentations (10–12 minutes)
  • Peer feedback session
  • Reflection and evaluation
  • Erasmus+ Certificate Ceremony

Participants demonstrate measurable progress in fluency and confidence.

Methodology

Sessions are highly participatory and focused on practical application.

The course integrates:

Communicative Language Teaching
Task-based learning
Interactive pair and group work
Real-life professional simulations
Continuous formative feedback

Learning Outcomes (Europass-Compatible)

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

Interact more fluently and confidently in English
Communicate effectively in international professional contexts
Use key grammar structures accurately
Write structured professional texts
Participate actively in meetings and collaborative discussions
Improve pronunciation and listening skills

Erasmus+ KA1 Alignment

This course supports:

Staff linguistic competence development
Internationalisation strategies
Cross-border collaboration
Institutional European dimension
Increased mobility readiness

Who Should Attend?

Primary and Secondary Teachers
VET Educators
Adult Education Professionals
School Leaders
Erasmus+ Coordinators
School Administrative Staff

Why Choose This Course in Seville?

Official Erasmus+ Organisation (OID E10399801)
Structured 25-hour intensive programme
Practical communication focus
360° mobility support
Cultural immersion opportunities in Andalusia

At The Erasmus Institute of Seville, we combine professional development with cultural enrichment, creating meaningful learning experiences in the heart of southern Spain.