Improve Your English for Teachers in Finland with a school visit

Boost communication skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Enhance your English skills on a 7-day course in Helsinki, Finland, including a school visit to see one of the world’s top education systems in one of the happiest countries. Designed for educators and international project leaders, this course boosts communication, vocabulary, and confidence with Smart Teachers Play More's methodology, featuring practical activities, storytelling, and teamwork.

Develop confidence in using English in educational settings with this immersive 7-day course in Finland. Designed for teachers at all levels, it focuses on practical communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Using the Smart Teachers Play More (STPM) approach, activities include grammar-in-action games, role-playing, talking boards, and digital tools to enhance fluency in professional contexts. Led by Cristina Aragon White, an experienced native English language trainer, this course empowers educators to use English effectively in teaching and international collaborations. Participants will enjoy a full-day school visit, meeting Finnish teachers and students to gain firsthand insights. Finland’s holistic educational approach integrates outdoor activities, digital tools, and democratic engagement into learning, offering an inspiring model to apply in your own classroom.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Improve English communication skills in educational and professional contexts.
• Build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Increase vocabulary and fluency for effective classroom and international project collaboration.
• Develop strategies to integrate English language use into teaching and school routines.
• Use storytelling, games, and digital tools to improve language skills in an engaging and interactive way.
• Develop actionable plans to enhance personal language proficiency through practical strategies and consistent practice.
• Explore Finland's innovative teaching methods and their role in fostering a forward-thinking, holistic approach to education.
• Build connections with European peers, exchanging ideas and fostering international collaboration.
• Classroom-ready activities: Smart Teachers Play More ideas to implement while promoting eco-friendly practices and sustainability in teaching.

METHODOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT 

• Interactive activities: Build confidence and fluency through warm-ups, language games, and role-playing exercises.
• Creative exercises: Enhance skills with storytelling and multi-sensory activities.
• Communication tools: Improve speaking and listening with talking boards and structured classroom practice.
• Digital tools: Boost vocabulary, pronunciation, and collaboration with digital resources.
• Networking: Connect with European peers to exchange ideas and foster international partnerships.
• School visits: Engage with Finnish students and teachers, observing sustainability and inclusion in practical subjects.
• STPM methodology: Learn and practice English language skills through games, movement, and sensory activities in calming or active ways.
• Digital reflection: Use digital tools for sharing, group reflection, and planning.
• Action planning: Set practical goals to enhance personal language proficiency.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE EDUCATION SECTOR:

This course offers learning opportunities for teachers and school staff across the education sector including: Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Adult education; Special Needs; Teaching assistants; School management; Vocational education; Higher education; and Student teachers.

AS PART OF THE COURSE WE ALSO PROVIDE:

• Morning refreshments
• Cultural evening
• Visit to Helsinki City Museum
• Course material
• Certificate of attendance

COURSE DATES:

04.05.2025 > 10.05.2025 CONFIRMED

26.10.2025 >  01.11.2025 CONFIRMED