What do you do with your students when they reach B2+/C1? Most of them have already gone through all the grammar, probably more than once, and they have a number of textbooks on their shelves that would do credit to any school library. This course will show you how to use authentic source materials and modern techniques to prepare engaging lessons for advanced learners of any language.
We have designed the group course to meet the needs of teachers of English or other languages who are teaching advanced students at C1 level and above. In the course we work together to establish a definition of an advanced language learner and identify the key language skills required at this stage. You will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be an advanced speaker of English and explore the more complex aspects of the language.
At advanced language levels, students need to understand how language is actually used in the real world. That's why we focus on using authentic materials. Together, we explore a diverse range of teaching methodologies and materials, enriching each other's repository of ideas and best practices for truly immersing advanced learners in the English language.
The course focuses on a lexical approach to language learning. You will learn how a lexical approach can improve the fluency and accuracy of advanced learners, including grammar usage and how the grammar of real spoken English often differs from the rules students normally learn. Learn the most effective techniques for all language skills and work together to create dynamic activities that are appropriate for advanced language levels.
Our program includes both traditional and non-traditional resource materials that are readily available and can be incorporated into your teaching. Together we will hone your creative skills in using textbooks while exploring alternative resources.
At the end of the course you will receive the Certificate of Attendance and Europass Mobility document, or any other document your organisation/school requires to submit for applying Erasmus+ programme.
The course is intended for all teachers who teach advanced foreign language to students at C1 level and above. It will be appreciated by those who are looking for innovative techniques to motivate advanced learners and want to use materials that are not in the textbooks.
V roku 2020 sme ako prvá jazyková škola na Slovensku získali medzinárodnú akreditáciu od EAQUALS a doteraz sme na Slovensku jediní. EAQUALS je garantom kvality jazykového vzdelávania pre školy v medzinárodnom prostredí.
Ben Gwillim served for 25 years in the British military before becoming a teacher. Having completed his CELTA, he moved to Bratislava in 2014 and has been teaching at the Bridge English Language Centre ever since. He completed the Teaching Advanced Learners Course at Pilgrims under the tutelage of Hanna Kryszewska in 2018 and the Lexical Teaching course at the Lexical lab in 2019 under Hugh Dellar and Andrew Walkley. He currently teaches a range of courses both face-to-face and online and has specialised in teaching advanced students (C1 and above) over the last 5 years. He also teaches presentations skills to corporate clients and has worked extensively with early-stage start-up companies, helping to improve their pitches and presentations. He has also delivered workshops at conferences in central Europe focusing on the use of authentic materials and provides regular input to the school’s in-house training programme.
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My classes have definitely improved my English. My communication with my colleagues from abroad and presentations have become a lot more efficient.
Our company has had expectations towards the course curriculum as well as teacher skills beyond the stadard ones, however the Bridge fulfils our needs and delivers the course wee need, to our full satisfaction. I appreciate their professional communication, truly tailor made courses upon request.
My online lessons are really good, they fit my schedule perfectly. No commuting & saving time for me as a working mother was great! And I finally stepped out from the shadow of being an eternal beginner.
Education is an integral part of our growth. We have transferred our education online, including English lessons, as English is crucial for us. We are an export business partner with an international team. We prefer group education, as it maintains a higher level of motivation, as each of us is naturally sociable with a greater or lesser degree of competitiveness.
As far as I´m concerned, the Bridge – English Language Centre, is the best option for learning the language. I have been in many courses, but if you want to learn more just theoretical grammar, if you want to really understand, read, write and speak fluently, then the Bridge is the best option. From my perspective it has been a great investment, worth my time and money.
We have been cooperating with the Bridge for several years. I appreciate their attitude towards us as clients and their innovative approach to our employees as students. The progress in their English is significant. They invest into their teachers, which reflects in our language improvement. I have a great personal experience with individual classes, which help me not just to improve my English skills, but also to empower me for important presentations and meetings held in English.
The course was very useful for me. I was looking forward to all of my online lessons and it certainly reflected in improving my English.
It was my best choice of language school. The teacher recommended me extra things to study that I had not even heard of before.
The Bridge and the director of the school, Klaudia Bednárová, represent a huge value for me and my startup. She perfectly understands the world of business, thanks to which she tailor-made my language training and aimed for results. I am very grateful for her help in a startup competition, both professionally and personally.
I appreciate my teacher's approach to her teaching and my learning. Everything was absolutely great.
