Language Courses

Course name: POLSKA PO POLSKU

Prerequisites: elementary – A-0

Class size: 10

Course offered by: University of Gdańsk

Course teacher:  Urszula Abucewicz, MA

Contact person/ Information: anna.dulska@ug.edu.pl

Start-End Date/ Time:

8 January, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

15 January, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

22 January, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

29 January, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

5 February, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

12 February, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

19 February, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

26 February, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m

Course Content:

The course ‘Polska po polsku’ is an invitation to Gdańsk – the city of freedom. Students will learn what Gdańsk is famous for, where Lech Wałęsa – the legendary leader of the Solidarity movement, President of the Republic of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize winner – lived, and will follow in his footsteps. During the classes, we will count how many goals Robert Lewandowski has scored and how many matches Iga Świątek has won. The tutor will also talk about the specialities of Polish cuisine.

During the classes, students will learn how to introduce themselves, talk about what they do and what their interests and hobbies are. They will also learn how to plan a trip, how to get to Gdańsk from, for example Cadiz or Split. They will be able to place an order in a Polish café or restaurant and express their preferences in terms of flavours and dishes. Each class will include elements of Polish culture.

Additional details:

• Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
• Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams.
• A certificate of participation will be issued upon attendance to >75% of the course.

To apply:

Register before 1 Jan 2025 at https://forms.office.com/e/TphHQDrSKq

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course titled “Mediating Specialised Discourse in English (Domain: Marine Sciences)”, offered during the 2024/2025 academic year.

Course Aims:

The course will focus mainly on communication in academic context.  By the end of this course, participants should be able to activate discourse and language use strategies to mediate specialised vocabulary/terminology and phraseology, within the domain of marine sciences, according to audience and purpose. The focus (of this 30-hour course) is on Amplifying strategies to clarify meaning and facilitate understanding.

Course Details:

• Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
• Language taught: English
• Workload: 30 hours
• Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
• Prerequisites: B1 level CEFR

Key Information:

• Start and End Date: 6 January 2025 – 31 January 2025
• Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 to 12:00 (CET)
• Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024
• Course Director: Professor Manuel Célio Conceição; Contact: mconcei@ualg.pt
• Registration Link: Sea Eu – Mediating Specialised Discourse in English – Marine sciences | Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais

Specific Learning Outcomes:

• Reformulating through paraphrasing and use of synonyms
• Explaining (breaking down) terminology by providing examples and definitions accessible to audience and purpose
• Illustrating by making comparisons, metaphors and/or analogies
• Adapting delivery (use of language, style and/or register in order to incorporate the content of a text into a new text of a different genre and register

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Course Director.

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course titled “Portuguese Language (A1.1)”.

Course Aims:
The course will focus mainly on communication in academic context. By the end of this course, using basic grammatical and communicative structures (present simple, pronouns, turn taking etc.), participants should be able: to interact (orally and in writing) using familiar words and basic sentences to describe personal details and simple academic situations; to write context-driven short texts, containing for example time, date and place and fill forms with personal information.

Course Details:
Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
Language taught: Portuguese
Workload: 30 hours (remote learning)
Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
Prerequisites: None
Course Director: Prof. Manuel Célio Conceição; Contact: mconcei@ualg.pt

Key Information:
Dates: 6th January 2025 – 7th February 2025
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00 (CET)
Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024
Registration Link: SEA-EU – Portuguese language (A1.1) | Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais

Specific Learning Outcomes:
Greeting others
Sharing personal details
Describing individuals and providing details about objects and situations
Inquiring about and stating the time, and talking about locations
Describing individuals and providing details about objects.
Discussing daily habits and routines.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Course Director email.

Title: Italian for beginners

Target group: Students and All Staff
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Course offered by: Parthenope University of Naples
Course teacher: Professor Maria Giovanna Petrillo / Massimiliano Marino, PhD
Contact person/ Information: mgiovanna.petrillo@uniparthenope.it / massimiliano.marino001@studenti.uniparthenope.it

Detailed description:

The course provides an introduction to the basic elements of the Italian language, including essential vocabulary, greetings, and frequently-used phrases in
everyday conversation. Subsequently, it moves on to the exploration of the Italian sintax. Throughout the course, attention is also given to the development of pronunciation, speaking, and listening skills.

Start-End Date/ Time: 05 November 2024 – 06 December 2024
05.11 10.00-12.00 120 min
08.11 10.00-12.00 120 min
12.11 15.30-17.30 120 min
15.11 16.00-18.00 120 min
19.11 10.00-12.00 120 min
22.11 16.00-18.00 120 min
26.11 15.30-17.30 120 min
29.11 16.00-18.00 120 min
03.12 10.00-12.00 120 min
06.12 16.00-18.00 120 min

Course Content:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 use common Italian words, greetings, and phrases in everyday conversations;
 understand and apply basic Italian vocabulary relevant to various daily contexts;
 improve pronunciation for clearer and more accurate communication;
 comprehend and respond to simple spoken Italian in conversational settings.

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Teams
Total workload: 20 hours
Class size: 20 participants

To apply:
Register before 20 October at https://forms.gle/ae2G3K45hbHL3LsZ9
Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Title: French for Professional Communication

Target group: Students
Prerequisites: B1 level in French
Course offered by: University Parthenope of Naples
Course teacher: Maria Chiara Salvatore (PhD student)
Contact person/ Information: Maria Chiara Salvatore mariachiara.salvatore001@studenti.uniparthenope.it

Detailed description:

The course aims to provide participants with a solid basic language preparation which is particularly intended for the development and acquisition of the skills required to approach a specialized text in French and professional oral and written communication. Lectures are carried out in French with a communicative approach, and aim to improve understanding, reading skills, written and oral expression, up to a B1+/B2 level of the Common European
Framework of Reference. The course intends to introduce the participants to the analysis and the correct use of economic, financial and management terminology.

Start-End Date/ Time: 28 October 2024-27 November 2024
28.10, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
30.10, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
04.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
06.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
11.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
13.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
18.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
20.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
25.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
27.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min

Course Content:
I. Le lexique français. Les langues de spécialité.
II. Genres et typologies textuels en contexte professionnel.
III. Stratégies de lecture des textes de spécialité. Quelques exemples pratiques de textes de spécialité.
IV. Stratégies d’écriture : comment rédiger un CV et une lettre de présentation/motivation.
V. Stratégies d’écriture : comment rédiger un PPT et un mél professionnel. Les formules de politesse.
VI. Techniques de présentation orale en contexte professionnel : l’entretien d’embauche.
VII. Les stratégies de recherche d’un emploi : le rôle des réseaux sociaux.
VIII. La communication spécialisée. La communication d’entreprise : les principles entreprises en France. Les banques.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
– know how to apply the main French morphosyntactic structures and analyze a business text, applying the knowledge and skills acquired to other specialty fields of economic nature.
– choose among the different linguistic registers those most appropriate to the context of use and be able to independently evaluate the appropriate lexicon and syntax depending on the context;
– communicate orally in French in a clear and appropriate way;
– choose vocabulary and syntactic structures which are appropriate for the communicative context;
– consult authentic material in French and be able to keep abreast of issues of their interest using digital and printed resources in French.

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Zoom
Total workload: 20 hours
Class size: 20 participants

To apply: https://forms.gle/sSdjKduUZ9yYkhXS7
Register before 10 October at https://forms.gle/sSdjKduUZ9yYkhXS7
Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Title: English for Professional Communication

Target group: Teaching and Administrative Staff
Prerequisites: B1 level in English
Course offered by: Parthenope University of Naples (UPN)
Course teachers: Daniela Giordano, Giuseppe Vitale
Contact person/ Information: Raffaella Antinucci, Parthenope University of Naples, raffaella.antinucci@uniparthenope.it

Detailed description:

The Interdepartmental Research Centre for Foreign Languages and Literatures (CRILLS) of Parthenope University offers a short-term advanced training course in English for Professional Communication. This intensive course is designed for students aiming at learning how to communicate properly in the workplace, providing them with transversal written and oral communication skills in professional English. Specifically, the course is structured around all four language skills referring to the B2 level of the CEFR. After a general introduction to English for Professional Purposes (EPP), students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the main written and oral genres of professional communication in English, including the CV, the business report, and the job interview. Students will also be taught some learning strategies to improve their vocabulary acquisition as well as their reading comprehension skills. The course consists of 10 online lectures. At the end of the course an online test will take place. Eligibility to access the final test will depend on students’ regular and active attendance (missing more than two classes will not be allowed).

Start-End Date/ Time: 15th October 2024- 19th November 2024
15.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
18.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
22.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
25.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
29.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
05.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
08.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
12.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
15.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
19.11 15.00-17.00 120 min

Course Content:
 How to Extend your Vocabulary: Technical and Scientific Language.
 How to Improve your Listening Skills: Listening Strategies and Practice on Specialised Texts.
 How to Improve your Speaking Skills: Oral Professional Communication.
 Oral Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Job Interviews.
 Written Communication Skills in a Professional Context.
 Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Curriculum Vitae.
 Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Covering Letters.
 Reading Strategies: Genres and Typologies of Specialised Texts.
 Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 1)
 Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 2)

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 recognise the structure of business conversations, presentations and written messages
 recognise paralinguistic features of communication
 use the appropriate words to convey information, thoughts and ideas clearly and precisely
 select language and body language appropriate to the target group and situation
 base their communication behaviour on the principles of honesty and authenticity
 practise clarity in verbal and non-verbal communication, share information openly and thus avoid misunderstandings

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams
Total workload: 20 hours
Class size: 20 participants

To apply: https://forms.gle/uo3Z4ovTUwLmjGPz7
Register before 11th October
Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Title: English for Professional Communication

Target group: Students
Prerequisites: B1 level in English
Course offered by: Parthenope University of Naples (UPN)
Course teachers: Candida Basile Baldassarre, Adriana Marinelli
Contact person/ Information: Raffaella Antinucci, Parthenope University of Naples, raffaella.antinucci@uniparthenope.it

Detailed description:

The Interdepartmental Research Centre for Foreign Languages and Literatures (CRILLS) of Parthenope University offers a short-term advanced training course in English for Professional Communication. This intensive course is designed for students aiming at learning how to communicate properly in the workplace, providing them with transversal written and oral communication skills in professional English. Specifically, the course is structured around all four language skills referring to the B2 level of the CEFR. After a general introduction to English for Professional Purposes (EPP), students will be provided
with a comprehensive overview of the main written and oral genres of professional communication in English, including the CV, the business report, and the job interview.

Students will also be taught some efficient learning strategies to improve their vocabulary acquisition as well as their reading comprehension skills. The course consists of 10 online lectures. At the end of the course an online test will take place. Eligibility to access the final test will depend on students’ regular and active attendance (missing more than two classes will not be allowed).

Start-End Date/ Time: 14 October 2024-14 November 2024

14.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
17.10 15.00-17.00 120 min

21.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
24.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
28.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
31.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
04.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
07.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
11.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
14.11 15.00-17.00 120 min

Course Content:

 How to Extend your Vocabulary: Technical and Scientific Language.
 How to Improve your Listening Skills: Listening Strategies and Practice on Specialised Texts.
 How to Improve your Speaking Skills: Oral Professional Communication.
 Oral Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Job Interviews.
 Written Communication Skills in a Professional Context.
 Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Curriculum Vitae.
 Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Covering Letters.
 Reading Strategies: Genres and Typologies of Specialised Texts.
 Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 1)
 Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 2)

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 recognise the structure of business conversations, presentations and written messages
 recognise paralinguistic features of communication
 use appropriate words to convey information, thoughts and ideas clearly and precisely
 select language and body language appropriate to the target group and situation
 base their communication behaviour on the principles of honesty and authenticity
 practise clarity in verbal and non-verbal communication, share information openly and thus avoid misunderstandings.

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams
Total workload: 20 hours
Class size: 20 participants
To apply: https://forms.gle/hxtToGcLMy5Egbfr8
Register before 10 th October
Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Prerequisites: A1 level in English
Course offered by: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split
Course teacher: Marin Slugan, mag. educ. philol. Croat. et angl.
Contact person / Information: Marin Slugan (mslugan@ffst.hr) – educational aspects;
other – seaeu@unist.hr
Course overview: English Language for administrative staff and students – A2
This course is designed to enhance the English language skills of administrative staff,
focusing on English as a modern foreign language. Tailored for those who may lack
confidence in their English abilities or have had limited formal training, the course aims
to develop both productive and receptive language skills, while strengthening grammar
and expanding vocabulary.

Grammar Essentials:
• Present simple and continuous tenses for routine tasks
• Past tenses for reporting and record-keeping
• Future forms for scheduling and planning
• Comparative and Superlative
• Adverbs of frequency and manner
• Modal verbs (have to/ need to for obligation, be able to, must for deduction)
Basic Office Communication:
• Greetings, introductions, and small talk
• Handling phone calls and emails
• Scheduling meetings and appointments
Writing Skills for Administration:
• Drafting formal and informal emails
• Basic report writing and memo creation
• Filling out forms and documents
Business Vocabulary:
• Key administrative and office-related terms
• Common phrases for workplace communication
• Vocabulary related to filing, scheduling, and office equipment
Learning Outcomes:
• Improve English language skills at the A2 level of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages, expanding professional vocabulary and
promoting the EU’s linguistic diversity
• Strengthen professional profiles and competencies, building confidence in using
English for administrative tasks and workplace communication
• read simple textbooks and articles in English
• write letters and emails on everyday subjects
• take meeting notes, show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and
written English
• Enhance mobility opportunities for administrative staff, promoting lifelong
learning and raising the appeal and prestige of administrative roles within the
educational sector
• Collaborate with colleagues from various EU countries, engage in cross-cultural
exchanges, share ideas, and build a network for future international cooperation

Start-End Date / Time: 14 October – 3 December 2024
• 14 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 15 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 21 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 22 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 28 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 29 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 4 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 5 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 11 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 12 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 19 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 25 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 26 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 2 December 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 3 December 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)

Additional details: There will be flexibility to tailor the course topics based on the
specific needs and preferences of the students in the group.
Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera, and a
microphone. Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.
Class size: 20
To apply: https://forms.office.com/e/82v7ctwQ3U
Registration period: 30 September – 11 October 2024
Participants will receive connection details 2 days before the start of the course.

Target group: administrative staff
Prerequisites: A2 level in English
Course offered by: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split
Course teacher: Marin Slugan, mag. educ. philol. croat. et angl.
Contact person/ Information: Marin Slugan (mslugan@ffst.hr) – educational aspects; other –
seaeu@unist.hr
Course overview: English Language for Administrative Staff – B1
This course covers contemporary topics in the field, administration and business, as well as
intercultural exchange and communication. Participants will be taught fluent and precise
expression in English, complementing their theoretical knowledge of English grammar,
vocabulary and speaking skills. It is designed for individuals who already have a working
knowledge of English but want to enhance their fluency, accuracy and confidence in performing
more advanced tasks. Participants will improve their communication skills, deepen their
understanding of grammar and expand their business-specific vocabulary.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Effectively use essential communication skills in a professional work environment, using
English fluently and accurately
• Build confidence in using English for administrative tasks and workplace
communication, enhancing their professional profiles and competencies
• write letters, e-mails, CV, motivational letters, reports in English
• Adapt their language and expression to suit the target audience or the specific demands
of various business situations
• Enhance career mobility within the sector, fostering lifelong learning
• Engage in cross-cultural collaboration with colleagues from EU countries, sharing ideas
and building networks for future international cooperation

Start-End Date/ Time: 15 October – 3 December 2024

• 15 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 17 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 22 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 24 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 29 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 31 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 5 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 7 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 12 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 14 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 19 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 21 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 26 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 28 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 3 December 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)

Additional details: There will be flexibility to tailor the course topics based on the specific needs
and preferences of the students in the group.
Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a
microphone. Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.

Class size: 20 participants

To apply: https://forms.office.com/e/DF13zitang
Registration period: 30 September – 11 October 2024

Participants will receive connection details 2 days before the start of the course.

Course name: Communicative Skills in the International Academic Environment 

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students 

Prerequisites: B1 / B1+ level in English

Total workload: 30 hours

Class size: 20 participants

Course offered by: Foreign Languages Centre, University of Gdańsk

Course teacher: Monika Król, MA

Contact person/ Information: anna.dulska@ug.edu.pl

Start-End Date/ Time: 

17 October, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

24 October, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

31 October, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

7 November, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

14 November, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

21 November, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

28 November, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

5 December, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

12 December, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

19 December, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (90 min)

2 January, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (90 min) 

9 January, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (90 min) 

Course Objectives:

• Developing students’ communicative skills in an academic context.
• Improving Academic English vocabulary and grammar for everyday use in academic settings.
• Practicing academic skills (note-taking, summarizing, paraphrasing, and referencing).
• Enhancing oral communication skills for group discussions, presentations, and Q&A sessions.
• Gaining confidence in giving presentations, participating in academic debates, and academic writing.

Additional details:

• Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone. 
• Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams.
• A certificate of participation will be issued upon attendance to >75% of the course.

To apply:

Register before 12 October at https://forms.office.com/e/vugi6qkVhs

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Course name: Business English

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students 

Prerequisites: B2 level in English

Total workload: 30 hours

Class size: 20 participants

Course offered by: Foreign Languages Centre, University of Gdańsk

Course teacher: Monika Król, MA

Contact person/ Information: anna.dulska@ug.edu.pl

Start-End Date/ Time: 

17 October, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

24 October, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

31 October, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

7 November, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

14 November, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

21 November, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

28 November, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

5 December, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

12 December, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

19 December, 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (90 min)

2 January, 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (90 min) 

9 January, 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (90 min) 

Course Content:

• Introduction to Business English and Networking
• Key features of business correspondence
• Writing professional business e-mails
• Business meetings and giving feedback
• Negotiation skills
• Sales presentations and pitches
• Presenting visual data (charts and graphs)
• Circular economy and sustainability in business
• Writing reports and proposals
• Cross-cultural communication and feedback in global teams
• Job interviews and recruitment 

Additional details:

• Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone. 
• Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams.
• A certificate of participation will be issued upon attendance to >75% of the course.

To apply:

Register before 12 October at https://forms.office.com/e/JGUGsAGbgR

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Title: English Skills for Administrative Staff 

Target group: Admin Staff

Prerequisites: A2 to B2 level in English

Course offered by: International School for Foundation Studies, University of Malta

Course teacher: James Bugeja

Contact person/ Information: james.bugeja@um.edu.mt

Detailed description: Virtual English Language Courses from UM in English Skills for Administrative Staff

Start-End Date/ Time: 17th October 2024- 19th December 2024

• 17.10  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
• 24.10  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
• 31.10  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
• 07.11  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
• 14.11  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
• 21.11  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
• 28.11  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
• 05.12  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
• 12.12  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
• 19.12  08.30 – 10.30  120 min

Course Content:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Produce writing with improved grammatical accuracy and syntactical coherence in written communication within administrative contexts. [use of technology to help in the editing and proofreading process]
•  Employ the use of formal vocabulary and any necessary terminology in written communication related to university administration tasks. [colloquialisms and conversational tones to avoid in written communication]
• Design and construct clear, concise, and well-structured written documents suitable for formal communication within university settings. [focus on the editing process and manipulation of sentence structures]
• Create professional emails, reports, and letters adhering to the conventions of academic/formal English writing. [raising awareness of Context, Audience and Purpose]

Additional details: Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.

Lessons will be held via Zoom.

Total workload: 20 hours

Class size: 20 participants

To apply: 

Register before 10 October through the link at the SEA-EU website.

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Title:  Academic English Presentation Skills

Target group: Teaching Staff

Prerequisites: B1 level in English

Course offered by: International School for Foundation Studies, University of Malta

Course teacher: Edward Wilkinson

Contact person/ Information: Edward Wilkinson (edward.wilkinson@um.edu.mt)

Detailed description: Virtual English Language Course from UM in English Presentation Skills for academic staff.

Start-End Date/ Time: 16 October 2024- 18 December 2024

• 16.10  17.00-19.00  120 min
• 23.10  17.00-19.00  120 min
• 30.10  17.00-19.00  120 min
• 6.11  17.00-19.00  120 min
• 13.11  17.00-19.00  120 min
• 20.11  17.00-19.00  120 min
• 27.11  17.00-19.00   120 min
• 4.12  17.00-19.00   120 min
• 11.12  17.00-19.00  120 min
• 18.12  17.00-19.00  120 min

Course Content:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Deliver a clear and concise presentation on an academic topic.
• Express themselves more fluently in spoken English.
• Select vocabulary and language structures appropriate for spoken English in a formal academic context.
• Design a clear and effective structure for a presentation.
• Introduce, recapitulate and summarise ideas in a presentation.
• Make effective use of signposting language.
• Write clear, concise text for use on visual aids, and utilise them appropriately.
• Adapt presentation style appropriately for an online or face-to-face context.

Additional details: Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.

Lessons will be held via Zoom

Total workload: 20 hours

Class size: 20 participants

To apply:

Register before 10 October through the link at the SEA-EU website.

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connect tion details 2-3 days before the start of the course.