Throughout the course, teacher learners will have the opportunity to explore a number of key concepts which are central to teaching and learning English, with particular reference to foreign language contexts. You will develop your knowledge about language learning and consider its impact on classroom practice.

You will have the opportunity to reflect on your beliefs about teaching and learning, sharing with co-participants and your tutors on the course. There will be a strong focus on innovative approaches to increase learner engagement and motivation and enhance learning outcomes for students, ensuring learner-centred lessons where your students can develop essential communication and collaboration skills, crucial to language development and beyond.

Nicole and Michelle have been teaching for over 30 years and have experience ranging from primary school to university courses at all levels of English. They specialize in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Academic English, Task-Based Learning, English for Professionals, Learning Strategies and Training Language Teachers. Their qualifications include Cambridge DELTA and Master's degrees in TESOL and Applied Linguistics and they are examiners and presenters for Cambridge. They have many years of experience in Teacher Training, including training for the Cambridge CELTA qualification and training Italian teachers and CLIL teachers in Linguistic-Methodological courses for USR Tuscany and USR Lazio, as well as extensive training for primary and secondary teachers in regional Ambito Territoriali courses.