Intensive Spanish Language Course for education staff

As the world becomes more interconnected, the ability to communicate in multiple languages is increasingly valuable in the education sector. Spanish, being the second most widely spoken language in the world by native speakers, is not only a tool for personal growth but also a bridge for building intercultural relationships. This training course was designed to respond to the growing need for education staff to develop basic Spanish skills, enabling them to engage more effectively in international mobility, Erasmus+ projects, intercultural exchanges, and professional collaboration with Spanish-speaking countries.

​Our course “Intensive Spanish Language Course for education staff​” took place in Tenerife from 24/08/2025 till 30/08/2025, welcoming a group of education professionals of different organisations from four different countries. Our participants were Elena from IISS Antonio Pesenti in Italy, Carlos from Agrupamento de Escolas de Arraiolos in Portugal, Elisabetta from Liceo classico e linguistico Romagnosi in Italy, Claudia from IC Ai Campi Elisi-Trieste in Italy, Kristina from Klaipėda Gedminai progymnasium in Lithuania, Alain from Lycée La Réole in France, Maria and Lucia from IIS A. Lombardi in Italy, and Maria Grazia, Sonia and Giovanna from Istituto Comprensivo "ISOLE EOLIE" in Italy. 

To foster group cohesion and create a comfortable learning environment, the course began with introductory activities where participants learned how to greet each other, introduce themselves, and exchange basic personal information. Using verbal tenses in Spanish, participants practiced speaking skills. This set the foundation for the week’s grammar and vocabulary progression.

​Throughout the course, a strong emphasis was placed on interactive learning, integrating speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in every session. The gradual introduction of tenses—present, past, and future—ensured learners developed a solid grammatical foundation while staying motivated with relevant and engaging topics.

​By following this five-day plan, students can effectively improve their Spanish language skills in a structured, engaging, and practical manner. The plan ensures structured progression, with each day building on the previous one to reinforce and expand the language skills learned. Practical application is emphasised through activities like introducing oneself, discussing daily routines, travels, which provide real-life contexts for language use. Skill integration is another key benefit, as combining speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities ensures well-rounded language development.

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