English A2: On Board face -to -face/virtual

English A2: On Board face -to -face/virtual

Goals

The A2 English course: On Board aims to use the English language as a means of communication and personal expression in everyday situations, whether face -to -face or virtual. The specific objectives of the course are:
• Understand, interact and express yourself in a simple but effective way in these situations, both orally and in writing.
• Approach the relevant social aspects of the situations of everyday life and use the most usual social relationship and treatment forms.
• Internalize the necessary linguistic resources in these situations, through functional and formal practice.
• Find occasions to rehearse with the new language and train in the use of the strategies that expedite communication and that facilitate learning, including new technologies.
Oral interaction and production skills
You will be able to:
• Make short, basic and rehearsed presentations that deal with daily issues.
• Answer brief and simple questions if they are repeated.
• Tell a short and simple anecdote about yourself or other people.
• Describe people, places and possessions in simple terms.
• Develop in very short social exchanges. Use simple and everyday courtesy formulas to perform: invitations, suggestions, apologies or express what you like or not.
Auditory comprehension skills
You will be able to:
• Clearly identify the topic on which it is discussed, as long as it is carried out with slowness and clarity.
• Understand short recorded passages that deal with everyday matters and that are pronounced with slow and clarity.
• Understand simple instructions regarding how to go from one place to another, both on foot and in public transport.
Reading skills
You will be able to:
• Understand basic texts of letters, orders, forms, etc. on everyday issues.
• Locate specific information in written material.
• Understand a little more extensive simple narratives and descriptions.
• Identify specific information in simple written material, such as short newspapers that describe certain facts.
Writing skills
You will be able to:
• Describe people, places, possessions, daily aspects of their environment in two or more coherent and cohesive paragraphs.
• Write about present or past activities, real or imagined experiences or anecdotes.
• Write simple personal letters and emails in which you thank, apologize, ask for information or express your opinion.
• Write short and simple messages and messages on matters related to areas of immediate need.

English A2: On Board face -to -face/virtual

What prepares you

The A2 English course: On Board is specially designed for teachers and education professionals who wish to improve their communication skills in English. Here I mention some aspects:
Improvement of teaching skills: This course can help you improve your skills to teach English, which can open doors to work in language academies or educational institutions that require the teaching of English.
Work opportunities abroad: If you are interested in working abroad, this course can be useful to improve your communication skills in English. This can be especially relevant if you are considering working as a Spanish conversation assistant in foreign centers.
Development of educational materials: If you work in the creation of educational materials, this course can help you develop high quality English resources.
Communication with international students and colleagues: if you work in an educational environment with students or colleagues from different countries, this course can improve your ability to communicate effectively in English.
Research and academic publications: Many academic publications are made in English. This course can help you read and write academic articles in English.

Participation in international conferences and seminars: If you want to participate in international conferences and seminars, this course can improve your communication skills in English, which will allow you to present your work and interact with other professionals effectively.
Remember that this course provides you with a solid base, but for some of these professional opportunities you will need to continue your training and reach a more advanced level of English.

English A2: On Board face -to -face/virtual

Who is it addressed

The English A2 course: On Board is aimed at:
Teachers: teachers of all educational levels who wish to improve their English skills to be able to teach in this language or work in an international environment.
Education professionals: educational support personnel, such as counselors or coordinators, who need English to communicate with colleagues, students or parents who speak English.
Education professionals interested in international mobility: those who are considering job opportunities or study abroad and need to improve their level of English.
Teachers from other disciplines: Education professionals who teach other subjects and wish to incorporate English into their classroom to create a linguistic immersion environment.
This course is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of English and wish to bring their skills to the next level.

English A2: On Board face -to -face/virtual

Methodology

The course methodology is based on 100%online learning, through the Aula_Smart virtual campus, an innovative and easy -to -use platform, which will allow you to access all the contents and resources of the course from anywhere and device. The course has a highly specialized teaching team, formed by education professionals with extensive experience and training in the analysis of teaching skills. They will accompany you and guide you throughout the learning process, through personalized tutorials, chat, email and even videoconference. The teaching method is totally multidisciplinary, since it combines different pedagogical approaches and strategies, such as:

- Theoretical contents, where the fundamental concepts and principles of the analysis of the teaching skills will be presented, as well as the normative and reference frameworks that regulate them.
- Practical contents, where theoretical knowledge will be applied to real or simulated cases of educational practice, using tools and methodologies to evaluate and develop teaching skills.
- Self -assessment activities, where you will reflect on the teaching performance itself and on the areas of strength and improvement, as well as on the strategies to enhance them.
- Collaborative learning activities, where the exchange of experiences, opinions and proposals through forums will be promoted.

In this way, the course methodology offers you dynamic, participatory and adapted training to your needs and interests, which prepares you to be a competent and effective teacher, capable of adapting to the demands and challenges of current education.