LANGUAGE TEACHER TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Welcome to ABBEY's selection of teacher training and professional development opportunities around the world for language teachers.

Whether you are interested in teacher's conferences, workshops or special teachers' courses and refresher language programs, ABBEY provides FREE information and/or booking services for teachers of foreign languages.

TIP: Expenditure on professional development and training is often tax deductible against your personal income. It may be worthwhile checking with your accountant or financial advisor on whether your course or conference fees are deductible.

If you would like to take some teacher training or professional development and you can't find anything suitable here, simply <Contact Us> and we will search amongst our contacts for opportunities which may suit your needs.

>> French Teachers' Professional Development Course in Bordeaux, France

This 2 week intensive course for French teachers focuses on the particular professional development needs of the participants. Language development and aspects of teaching methodology are covered. The course also includes current French culture and includes cultural excursions and activities.
Features maximum 12 participants per class, July start dates and approximate course fee of 520 € (2008). Further information on this charming location, school and course is available at Teachers' Course Bordeaux.

>> French Teachers' Professional Development Course in Paris, France

This is a two-week course for teachers of French as a foreign language who wish to consolidate their language skills, examine the most recent teaching techniques and explore modern French society and culture. Using a pre-course questionnaire, the course is adapted as far as possible to the needs of participants. Start dates are the first two weeks of July and August. Features 'mini-groups' of maximum 6 participants per class and approximate course fee of 940 € (2008). Further information on the school, its location, accommodation options and course is available at  Teachers' Course Paris.

>> Spanish Teachers' Professional Development Course in Barcelona, Spain

This is a 2 week methodology and culture course designed for non-native teachers of Spanish who have some teaching experience. Teachers are given the opportunity to refresh and develop their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of Spanish culture. Start date in July only. Maximum 12 per class and course fees approximately 680 € (2008). Further information on this dynamic city, the school, accommodation options and course is available at  Teachers' Course Barcelona.

>> Spanish Teachers' Conference, Barcelona, 19 & 20 December 2008

The XVII Encuentro Practico Para Profesores de ELE (Espanol como Lengua Extranjera) provides a great opportunity for exchanging practical teaching techniques and meeting other Spanish language teachers from around the world. The host organizer is the pioneer Spanish Teacher Training organization, International House Barcelona. Full details are available directly from the Conference organizer at  Spanish Teachers' Conference Barcelona

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