English for Beginners: Inclusive, Holistic EFL Learning
English for Adults (false) beginners ( Level A1 & A2): Inclusive, Holistic EFL learning. This two-week intensive course is designed to cover the needs of adult (false) beginners in the English Language up to levels A1 & A2 as they are cited in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR. The curriculum is planned to comply with the needs of the “basic user” as they are described in the Global scale – Table 1 (CEFR 3.3): Common Reference levels. In addition, the everyday learning by doing activities
will give adult learners the chance to gain deep insights into the local history and culture, and cultivate lifelong autonomous learning skills.
will give adult learners the chance to gain deep insights into the local history and culture, and cultivate lifelong autonomous learning skills.
By the end of this course, adult learners will have developed the basic linguistic competence to attend Erasmus courses of their choice in English, as well as sufficient sociolinguistic competence, which will help them to feel confident to communicate and satisfy everyday needs, while being in Heraklion or elsewhere.
Linguistic
Develop the four skills required in EFL learning (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) up to CEFR A1 & A2 levels
Skills
Develop cooperative and active life-long learning skills through team learning activities.
Attitudes
Develop sociolinguistic understanding to communicate using English, which is a prerequisite for nurturing
global active citizenship.
Course Language
- English
Target Groups
- Adults, Teachers: primary, secondary, vocational, adult, special needs – Teacher trainers – Headteachers
Principals and Managers of schools.
Methods & Tools
- The curriculum activities are informed by Adult Education and, in particular, Transformative Education theories. Learners will get involved in active, cooperative learning. The direct method of teaching EFL will be applied; therefore, no prior knowledge of English is required. In virtual learning contexts (presentations), films, art, artifacts, and other multisensory texts will be used. Active learning will be realized with workshops in real-life places: the town historical center, markets, streets, restaurants, historical and cultural sites, and monuments
In course fee includes
- Coffee Breaks that include traditional products.
- Guided tour of the Historical Center of the town.
- Dinner in a traditional restaurant in the town.
- Europass Mobility.
- A small gift with traditional Cretan products.
- Certificate of Attendance, for participants who attend at least 80% of the course.
Heraklion
- 2 weeks
- For more information, click to download pdf file.
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LOCATION
DATE
DURATION
COST
CONFIRMED
ENROLMENT
HERAKLION 06 Jul 2026 2 weeks 880 € Confirmed PreRegister HERAKLION 05 Jul 2027 2 weeks 880 € Planned PreRegister
| A/A | LOCATION | DATE | DURATION | COST | CONFIRMED | ENROLMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERAKLION | 06 Jul 2026 | 2 weeks | 880 € | Confirmed | PreRegister | |
| HERAKLION | 05 Jul 2027 | 2 weeks | 880 € | Planned | PreRegister |
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