English for Beginners: 2-Week Erasmus+ Course in Crete

English for Beginners: an inclusive, holistic EFL course for adult (false) beginners (Levels A1 & A2). 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.

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.

In this way the course contributes to the Erasmus+ priorities on language learning, inclusion and adult education.

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. Note: No prior knowledge of English is required.

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

Heraklion

2 weeks

Included in the course fee

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
Certificate of Attendance, for participants who attend at least 80% of the course
Learning agreement (upon request)
A small gift with traditional Cretan products
Curated list of recommended hotels
Full day chat assistance
Wi-Fi connection