Lecture Effectively in English
Do you need to lecture or teach in English to mixed mother-tongue student groups?
This course aims to give you essential tips for preparing and delivering engaging and effective lectures. This course will examine different lecturing styles and consider how to structure a lecture to maximise engagement. Topics covered include the importance of signposting and pacing, using engaging visual aids and how to employ nonverbal communication.
Course Content
- Adapt the principles of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) to challenge of lecturing in English to diverse mother tongue groups
- Practice essential academic grammar: conjunctions, conditionals, interrogative phrasing
- Structuring lectures: introductions, key points, and conclusions
- Finding the right register: formal, informal, consultative
- Signposting key points and important concepts
- Using visual aids and non-verbal communication to convey information
Key Facts
| Minimum level of English | B1 on the CEFR |
| Location of Course | Galway |
| Dates | Download the Calendar HERE |
| Who is it for? | Professors, lecturers, teachers or doctoral students – who lecture through English to international student groups. |
| Fact Sheet | Download the Course Fact Sheet HERE |
Accommodation
We offer the following accommodation options for a 7-night stay (Saturday to Saturday) in Galway.
Below you can find more details about them. Please access the ACCOMMODATION page on the menu for further information.
Self-Catering Apartments
Accommodation in exclusive self-catering shared apartments
- Single/twin/double rooms
- Standard/comfort (en-suite) rooms
- Fully-fitted kitchen, including utensils
- Wi-Fi or cable Internet available
- Common areas (living room/kitchen/bathroom)
- Bed linen and towels provided
- From Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Saturday
Still have questions about the course?
If you would like to get more information about this course or ask about any of our other language courses, please get in touch with us today. We’ll help you to find the perfect course to match your personal and professional goals.