Coming from 5 generations of teachers, I passionately believe that teaching is the most important profession in the world, forming the cornerstone of our societies. While teaching English in Madrid, I saw that I had a great many teachers in my classrooms who quickly needed to improve their English to be able to engage in the CLIL method. I also saw that this pressure was creating a barrier to their learning, demotivating them, and causing them to question their professionalism.  I decided to create a course to improve communication in English, raise self-confidence and have teachers experience the CLIL method themselves so that they would be able to see how it could benefit their students.

At the heart of the course we feature in-depth discussion on topics like best practice, the differences between our educational systems, and how we can use technology to our benefit. We use cultural spaces as our classroom to experience the CLIL method first hand, taking you to Edinburgh’s most interesting places and creating a real need to use the language.Before you arrive, a five-unit online course gives you all the language and skills you need to prepare you for your trip, and to take your English to the next level.

Welcome to your unique 3 step learning experience!

Your time is precious and I know you don’t want to waste it doing more grammar exercises! That’s why I have designed a course which shows you how to improve your communication in English quickly and effectively, and makes sure that you maximise your time in Scotland.

Step 1 – Preparation

A five-unit online course will prepare you with all the language you will need to participate in our discussion sessions and visits, and to take your English to the next level.

Step 2 – Cultural & CLIL Immersion

Your time in Edinburgh will be spent activating your English through an exciting and carefully curated programme designed to get you communicating. This will allow you to experience the CLIL method as a learner.

Step 3 – Individual Tutorial

After your week in Scotland, we will have a one-to-one online tutorial to discuss your English and to design a study plan to develop your English moving forwards.

Taking your English to the next level

 Each of the five units on the preparatory course will teach you how you can take your English to the next level through a series of skills, language and pronunciation workshops. It covers key areas you need to be able to teach in English such as intonation, presenting information, and evaluating.

Activation

Completing the online preparation course means that when you are in Scotland, all your time will be spent USING your English and new skills. I will be your language facilitator and local tourist guide, applying my 16 years experience to enable you to improve your communication.

This exciting programme in Edinburgh will include daily discussions on a wide variety of fascinating and motivating topics which are integrated with our visits . You’ll have the opportunity to apply what you have learned into the CLIL method as both a teacher and a learner.

Our visits include:

• Exclusive Robert Louis Stevenson and Edinburgh tour
• The Georgian House
• National Galleries of Scotland
• Ghost tour
• Exclusive Scotland’s Dark Past City Tour

Amongst many others! Download the brochure to see the full programme.

Meeting your individual needs

But your course doesn’t end when you leave Scotland! When you are back home, you will have a private online tutorial where I give you feedback on your English communication skills. You will receive a personalised future study plan based on your needs and interest so you can continue to make real progress in English and teaching.