English: connector between cultures

English is acknowledged as the "global language", enabling connections among people from different countries and facilitating communication in various fields, such as business, academic research, fashion, technology, and more.
 
A group of teachers from Poland participated in the "Basic English Language Course for Teachers and Education Staff." They approached the study with a positive mindset and devoted maximum effort to each activity.The latest edition of the course was held in Tenerifefrom 17/06/2024 to 28/06/2024.We had the pleasure of welcoming a group consisting of Anna Chechłowska, Anna Czajkowska, Edyta, Ewa Bojarzyn-Zalewska, Ewa Budyta, Jarosław, Joanna, Justyna, Patrycja andPaweł from Technikum Informatyczno-Ekonomiczne nr 9 w Olsztynie.

​Throughout the weeks, participants faced various challenges aimed at enhancing five essential skills: English proficiency, listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
We started our journey by introducing ourselves and learning how to describe our jobs, followed by organizing the first job interview to understand each other's attitudes and strengths as co-workers. From the second day onwards, each morning began with a review of newly acquired knowledge through recap activities. Learning a language requires effort and practice, so every theory session in the course was packed with numerous exercises and activities.
We covered various grammar topics, including a recap of tenses, the use of phrasal verbs, and adverbs. Each lesson focused on everyday situations, organizing daily tasks, discussing routine activities, hours, and schedules. We also explored topics such as the importance of learning a foreign language, travel, and future planning.

One day, we joined forces with another English proficiency group to exchange experiences and learn from each other through games and a treasure hunt activity in the city center of Puerto de la Cruz.
To enhance effective learning, we conducted formative assessments and engaged in activities like games, quizzes, readings, real-life simulations, and other interactive methods. The participants enthusiastically embraced all the "speaking challenges" with courage. During breaks, they took every opportunity to converse with fellow participants in English, sharing best practices and insights about their schools and countries.
Overall, they were two exceptionally productive weeks, with significant improvements in their English skills. We hope they maintain this positive attitude in their ongoing English studies and cherish the multicultural environment they successfully established within just two weeks.

Discover more about this course here.