Refresh and develop your English skills

The course is designed for both teachers and non-teachers (e.g., school assistants, managers, psychologists, special teachers, etc.) who want to refresh/develop their speaking and communication skills in English.
Through games, role-plays, and simulated real-life situations, mainly involving listening and speaking, the participants will actively use their English within the vocabulary and structures of CEFR levels A2-B2 to develop fluency and accuracy. A part of the course may take place beyond the classroom.
Interactive, engaging techniques will be applied to create a safe learning environment and encourage the participants to use their learning time effectively.

Features of this course include:
- a wide range of contemporary topics and issues
- progression from basic to more challenging subjects
- both guided conversation and free discussion
- conversational language, thought-provoking questions, and vocabulary-building materials reflecting the different needs of the participants.

Programme:
Day 1: Arrival, orientation in the venue, guided walk, introduction, ice-breaking activities

Day 2: Expectations and needs; About Myself, the World and Me; listening & speaking exercises

Day 3: Relationships and leisure; listening & speaking exercises; English outdoor classroom

Day 4: Work life, vocabulary, listening& speaking activities

Day 5: Health Matters, physical and mental health, moods and feelings; dealing with sadness, anger and fear

Day 6: Social Issues; modern communications, mobiles, internet; social problems, crime and punishment; ethic issues; people with disabilities; government and
politics

Day 7: "Taboos" (the topics usually not found in textbooks) - i.e., the topics such as swear words, sex, drug abuse, alcohol, nudity, racial abuse, terrorism, democracy,… (words, gestures, social and cultural behavior, body language); evaluation & farewell

Location: Brno

Price: 620 EUR (includes course fee, organizational costs, 2 coffee breaks per day)

Dates:
13 - 19 July 2025 - full
31 August - 6 September 2025
22 - 28 February 2026
3 - 9 May 2026