Courses

This intensive five-day course is designed for individuals eager to embark on a podcasting journey. Participants will explore the fundamental elements of audio storytelling, from conceptualisation to production. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, learners will gain practical skills and insights into the world of podcasting.

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We are all aware of the importance of training and education within the classroom, lecture hall or boardroom. But if you are looking to bring that tuition to life in an exciting and immersive way, then taking your students or employees out into the ‘wild’ enhances and enriches their experience beyond measure. NEW for 2023 our Training Centre invites you to take part in our engaging Outdoor Education course, providing you with the necessary skills to organise and lead your own worthwhile offsite experiences.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

Closed groups on request This practical and informative course has been designed with innovative classroom practitioners in mind. It will introduce you to IWBs if you are a first-time user and help you to improve your skills if you already have some experience with these exciting teaching tools.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

Students and teachers alike enjoy field trips as they take the learning out of the classroom, bringing the curriculum to life. As well as being fun, field trips must allow for interesting, valuable, and safe teaching and learning experiences.This course will look at aspects of planning, organising, and undertaking field trips through whole-class discussion and practical applications.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

Alpha School of English is proud to deliver its flagship course in the field of classroom observations, having been involved in an Erasmus project centred around this area of academic progression. During this process our team of teaching professionals have: produced both digital and paper copies of observation proformas and associated handbooks, conducted multilingual observations; taught and observed virtual and face-to-face lessons; and shared excellent practice with colleagues from across Europe. Applying for this course will enable you to take advantage of our expertise so that you can use this knowledge to design and implement observational systems to assess and provide supportive, constructive feedback to teachers. Topics covered include observational methodology, peer observation, establishing goals & guidelines, reflective practice, and action plans.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

This 5-day course has been specifically designed for administrative staff based in educational establishments, such as schools, colleges, and universities, who wish to improve their language skills for their role in an English-speaking organisation.

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This intensive course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance English language skills in a business context, with a focus on advanced communication in the digital age. Participants will engage in practical exercises, case studies, and simulations to develop proficiency in written and spoken English, as well as specialised skills required for effective communication in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

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This course will give participants the opportunity to learn about important aspects of business, and its specific vocabulary, so that they are able to deliver Business English content with confidence and clarity to students who may have an experienced background in the world of business.

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This 5 or 10-day course enables participants to improve their communication and presentation skills in their professional lives so that they are able to speak in a range of formal and informal work-based situations with an increased level of confidence, clarity and commitment.

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Our five or ten-day immersive course offers you a chance to hone your English language skills in a supportive, professional environment while also discussing a range of aspects relevant to your day-to-day working life and wider roles and responsibilities.

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