Preparation

Participants will be given information on the context and legislation concerning the teaching of their mother tongue as a foreign language, on certificates and diplomas  of attainment offered and on the institutional framework of the formal and non-formal education for  foreign students. They will also receive theoretical material on the subject of teaching a foreign language to adults as well as lists for the most recent publications of didactic materials in languages relevant to them (their own mother tongues). Before the course, they will be asked to describe the institution they work for and the basic characteristics of their learners and their own professional background. It is also required to bring and present samples of the didactic material they use as well as some textbooks and other materials published on relevant languages. Participants will also receive some information for the course group (trainers, organizers and organizing institution, other participants). Organizers will be responsible for sending all the necessary information regarding the venue and the trip. all the above will be communicated via e-mail and post.