Modules at Language schools

Modern languages

Language residential schools and the role of the tutor

Residential schools are held in France, Germany and Spain. They last one week and are conducted entirely in the target language. Their purpose is to offer students an opportunity to practise the language intensively; to interact in as great a variety of situations as possible; and to study aspects of the relevant societies. The programme is a mixture of classroom teaching, visits, private study, talks and workshops. You will have a group of up to 18 students. Tutors may be asked to run one or two evening workshops, to be agreed with the School / Module Director.

Language Online Schools and the role of the tutor

The online is an alternative experience for students who cannot attend Residential School. They take place online, using online rooms (Adobe Connect). The purpose of the online school is to offer students who take part an opportunity to practise the language; to interact with other learners and a tutor; and to study aspects of the relevant societies. The programme consists of four 90 minute sessions spread throughout two weeks. You will have a group of up to 18 students.

Requirements

We are looking for tutors who have:

• a high level of linguistic proficiency in the language
• teaching experience, preferably in adult or tertiary education
• a lively interest in current language-teaching methods
• experience of communicative language-teaching methods.
• experience of teaching languages using Adobe Connect.

Experience of teaching for The Open University and a recognised teaching qualification are also desirable.