Teaching Young Learners Course
One of our most popular courses, the teaching YLs course gives you practical ideas for the young learner classroom and an opportunity to reflect on young learner teaching theory and practice. The seminars are highly practical, covering activities and techniques used in the young learner classroom, such as using songs, drama, stories, and videos; classroom management and planning; and approaches to teaching language and skills.
Course structure
The Teaching Young Learners Course meets for one week, for three hours each day (10:00-13:00) or 5 weeeks, once a week (Fri, 15:00-18:00). Please note that the course is currently offered in a face-to-face format and therefore only suitable for Budapest-based teachers (or teachers with easy access to Budapest). If F2F is not an option for you, please let us know and we will get back to you with an online or hybrid option.
| Day | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| Day 1 |
Getting to know each other Needs analysis Adult vs. children learners Course overview Your favorite activities |
Lesson shapes and forms Task-based learning Project Learning Your projects for the week |
| Day 2 |
Controlled and freer practice Life is more than just gap fills Embracing creativity A different mindset |
Using songs Sk8er Boi is Killing me Softly in 7 Years: different levels of songs Working with lyrics |
| Day 3 |
The serious side of YLs Safeguarding and well-being Student mindset The YL circuit and jobs |
Games in the classroom Playing or learning? Varieties for stages |
| Day 4 |
Materials for YLs Evaluating materials for use Lifting materials off the page Sequencing and chunking |
Digital YL materials Activities and games Collaboration Where to find them? |
| Day 5 |
Your session What are YOU interested in? What are YOU going to teach US? |
Wrapping up Project presentations Any leftover work What have we done this week? |
What you get
The International House Budapest Teaching Young Learners Course Certificate is awarded to participants who complete course requirements satisfactorily; this includes 100% attendance and active participation in seminars.
What previous trainees loved:
"atmosphere"
"gamification"
"the presentation of different issues"
"co-working"
"engaging, interactive, People"
"fun songs"
"classmates and instructor"
"humor, light-hearted approach"
"method"
"members"
"funny and engaging activities and tasks"
"friendly atmosphere"
What previous trainees said:
"This course offers a lovely experience with plenty of useful tips. No questions were left unanswered and we had several chances to practice various useful technics we could utilize in our own classrooms, many of which I have already built into a couple of my future lesson plans."
"The Young Learners Course is engaging, instructional and fun. You will definitely come away with a lot of new tools to add to your teaching tool box. Recommend for those with or without young learners experience."
"I really enjoyed the course. It gave me the chance to revise my knowledge and to learn new things connected to young learners that we haven't learned at the University."
DATES AND FEES
Course fee: 45.000 HUF (the price includes taxes)
Upcoming courses:
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20-24 March 2023. (Full time, Face-to-Face course in Budapest)
1 week course, Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 13:00. (15 hours)
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28 April - 26 May 2023. (Part time, Face-to-Face course in Budapest)
5 weeks course, Friday, 15:00-18:00. (15 hours)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
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min. 18 years age
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min. B2+ language level.