Program Overview

Modern Methodology & Language Development for Primary Teachers

About this course

This one or two-week course combines language-development classes with methodology modules focusing on the teaching of English in the primary school classroom and on the needs of young learners. Our practical workshops focus on helping you to create new, original, highly-enjoyable materials and lesson ideas for all your teaching needs. Our goal is to offer a variety of practical ideas and a guide to materials development and your students will love the new energy these will bring back to your class!

A minimum language level of CEFR B1 is required for this programme.

Location

• Dublin, Ireland

Age

• 21+

Duration

• 1 or 2 weeks

Class Size

• Maximum 15

Tuition

• 25 x 60 minutes per week including lessons, seminars and cultural activities

Levels

• CEFR B1 & above

Course Code

• SPC5

Start Dates

• Fixed dates and on request for closed groups for 2025:
  • July 7th - 11th
  • July 28th - August 1st

Class Times

• 09:00 - 11:00 and 11:20 - 13:10 Monday to Friday and afternoon seminars and cultural programme provided for designated afternoons and evenings

Downloads & Prices

• Teacher Training 2025

Please Note

• A minimum number of participants is required to run this course.
• In the event of fewer than 6 people on the scheduled course dates, General English classes will be offered in the morning at the appropriate level with the teacher training modules to be held in the afternoons.

Includes the Emerald Experience:

• Written and oral assessment tests
• Regular progress reports
• Ongoing academic support and monitoring
• Study Plans designed with Academic Mentors for long-term students
• Free supervised study sessions in the afternoons
• Use of multi-media facilities
• Free programme of workshops and seminars
• Recognised test centre for TOEIC and TIE Examinations
• Cambridge Examination Venue and Preparation Centre for Cambridge and IELTS examinations
• Course Diploma with student report

Centres offering this Course

• Dublin, Ireland

Palmerston Park

• Accommodation offered:
  • Host Family
  • Year-Round Residence Options