Teacher Upskilling Courses

Course for Natives and

Primary School Teachers

Say yes to Languages

Our Methodology: "Learn by Doing"

Don't just speak it. Teach it. Be the face of 'Say Yes to Languages' in Ireland. Our methodology mimics the interactive nature of the "Say Yes to Languages" sampler modules.

• Active Participation: Forget passive lectures. Our online classrooms are hubs of micro-teaching sessions where you practice delivery in real-time.

• CLIL Integration: We use Content and Language Integrated Learning, ensuring you learn the language through the lens of primary school subjects.

• The "Language Assistant" Simulation: We train you to work effectively with external tutors, a key component of the PPLI framework.

Spanish, French and Italian

Core Objectives

Our primary goal is to ensure you feel "classroom- ready" by the end of the course.

Specifically, we aim to:

1. Deliver the Language to the students: Learn how to deliver your mother tongue language into the classroom from scratch.

2. Master PPLI Frameworks: Understand the specific goals of the Sampler Module, focusing on language awareness and cultural diversity.

3. Digital Fluency: Empower yourself to use online tools and interactive resources to make language learning fun for young learners.

Key Outcomes

By the end of this training, you will walk away with:

1. Increased Confidence: The ability to lead 10-week language modules without hesitation.

2. A Ready-to-Use Toolkit: A digital portfolio of games, songs, and activities aligned with PPLI standards.

3. Certification: An Academy certificate verifying your completion of the specialized "Say Yes to Languages" preparation track.

4. Cross-Curricular Skills: Strategies to integrate language awareness into Maths, Art, and PE, maximizing the impact of the 60 minute weekly slots.

This course is designed to complement the official PPLI resources, providing you with the linguistic "muscle" to deliver their high-quality curriculum with ease.