Teacher Refresher Courses

Our 2-week teacher refresher courses are for overseas teachers of English who would like to update their knowledge of methodology and teaching materials, and to broaden their linguistic and cultural awareness

Level

C1-C2

Class Duration

50 mins

Class Size

5-15

Average Age

18-25

Intakes

Every Monday

Teacher Refresher Courses at OSE

This course is designed for non-native English speakers with teaching experience and qualifications from their home countries. It delves into contemporary language teaching theory and practice, emphasizing methodology, materials, and advanced language analysis, while also incorporating social and cultural activities. The training adopts an interactive approach, combining workshops and presentations to encourage lively discussions.

Ammenities

Flexible Study Options
Small Class Sizes
High-Quality Materials
Experienced Teachers
Bi-weekly tests and tutorials
University Pathways
Global Student Mix
Regular social events
Immersive English Practice

Minimum Language Level: CEFR C1
Class Size: 5 – 10 students
Instructor Credentials: Professional teacher training provided by experienced trainers, all of whom hold DELTA qualifications and/or advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD).
Accommodation: Half-board homestay (single room, bed, breakfast & dinner) available at current rates.

The course objectives:

To explore the latest methodologies and best practice to enhance teaching skills
To gain a deeper understanding of the English language
To share ideas and experience with fellow language-teaching professionals

The course includes:

20 academic hours’ classes per week
Welcome pack
All learning materials
Free WiFi
A guided tour of Oxford
End of course certificate

What's included

Methodology

In these sessions, various aspects of foreign language pedagogy will be presented and discussed, including different ways of teaching new language, such as communicative, lexical and task-based approaches. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and views.

Advanced Language Awareness

These sessions will focus on pedagogical grammar and aspects of lexis such as morphology, collocations and idioms.

Teaching the Four Skills

Ways of teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking (including pronunciation) will be discussed. The focus will be on practical activities for classroom use, including poems, stories and songs. These sessions will be workshop-based and will include hands-on materials design.

There are progress tests for all students every two weeks, enabling our teachers to closely monitor learning and to guide and support each student more effectively. There are also fortnightly tutorials, during which individual learning targets are discussed and reviewed.

Outline Syllabus

International mix

If you are working in education in the EU, the Oxford School of English Teacher Refresher Courses are eligible for grants under the Erasmus+ programme. These courses provide opportunities for people to broaden their knowledge, develop their professional skills and to work together, sharing good practice and discussing innovative approaches to common challenges: improving employability through skills and education.

Information you will need:

Oxford School of English’s PIC number is 945379364
You can find a guide to applying for funding here: https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/apply-for-funding
Register on ECAS – for a video guide see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jkLGRAEaDo, or see:
Find your national agency: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/tools/national-agencies/index_en.htm
Contact your national agency for information about deadlines for application.

Erasmus+

We welcome the opportunity to create tailor-made courses for teacher training colleges, university departments and ministries of education. Course components can, for example, include ‘How to teach for IELTS’. If your organisation would like us to design a closed group programme.