English A2: On Board

English A2: On Board

Goals

The main objective of the English A2: On Board course is 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 everyday life situations and use the most common forms of social relationships and treatment.
• Internalize the linguistic resources necessary in these situations, through functional and formal practice.
• Look for opportunities to practice the new language and train yourself in the use of strategies that speed up communication and facilitate learning, including new technologies.
Interaction and Oral Production Skills
You will be able to:
• Give brief, basic, rehearsed presentations on everyday topics.
• Answer short, 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 very brief social exchanges. Use simple, everyday courtesy formulas to make: invitations, suggestions, apologies or express what you like or dislike.
Listening Comprehension Skills
You will be able to:
• Clearly identify the topic being discussed, as long as it is done slowly and clearly.
• Understand short recorded passages that deal with everyday topics and are spoken slowly and clearly.
• Understand simple instructions on how to get from one place to another, both on foot and by public transport.
Reading Skills
You will be able to:
• Understand basic texts of letters, orders, forms, etc. on everyday topics.
• Locate specific information in written material.
• Understand simple, slightly longer narratives and descriptions.
• Identify specific information in simple written material, such as short newspaper articles that describe specific events.
Writing Skills
You will be able to:
• Describe people, places, possessions, and everyday 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 say thank you, apologize, ask for information, or express your opinion.
• Write short, simple notes and messages on matters relating to areas of immediate need.

English A2: On Board

What it prepares you for

The English A2: On Board course is specially designed for teachers and education professionals who wish to improve their English communication skills. Here are some highlights:
Improving teaching skills: This course can help you improve your English teaching skills, which can open doors for you to work in language academies or educational institutions that require teaching English.
Job opportunities abroad: If you are interested in working abroad, this course may be useful to improve your English communication skills. This may be especially relevant if you are considering working as a Spanish language assistant in foreign centres.
Developing Educational Materials: If you work in creating educational materials, this course can help you develop high-quality English resources.
Communicating 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.
Academic Research and Publications: Many academic publications are produced in English. This course can help you read and write academic articles in English.

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

English A2: On Board

Who is it addressed to?

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

English A2: On Board

Methodology

The course methodology is based on 100% online learning, through the Aula_SMART virtual campus, an innovative and easy-to-use platform that will allow you to access all the course content and resources from any location and device. The course has a highly specialized teaching team, made up of education professionals with extensive experience and training in the analysis of teaching skills. They will accompany and guide you throughout the learning process, through personalized tutoring by phone, chat, email and even videoconference. The teaching method is completely multidisciplinary, as it combines different pedagogical approaches and strategies, such as:

- Theoretical content, where the fundamental concepts and principles of the analysis of teaching competencies will be presented, as well as the normative and reference frameworks that regulate them.
- Practical content, 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 teachers will reflect on their own teaching performance and on areas of strength and improvement, as well as on strategies to enhance them.
- Collaborative learning activities, where the exchange of experiences, opinions and proposals will be encouraged through forums.

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