German and Teacher Training

The intention of this course is to improve general German language skills and communication both as a speaker and instructor, to be used in educational, social and vocational contexts and learn more about Austrian history and culture.

The Standard Course classes teach general German, and the teacher training provides insight into up-to-date teaching methods and materials. In the evenings and on the weekends you will discover the Austrian culture together with ActiLingua. With our cultural programme you will visit interesting sights of Vienna after classes and experience the Austrian culture and German language in varied activities

This course is for teachers, students, educators and all those who want to improve their knowledge of German and extend their methodical, didactic and cultural skills.

Programme

Language aspects:

• Work on language structure, grammar, vocabulary.
• Improvement of personal expression, fluency and communication skills.
• Text analysis, working with writing stimuli, reading techniques.
• Spelling reform.

Teaching methodology aspects:

• Looking at and discussing various teaching material.
• Getting to know new language books.
• Using communicative methods in lessons.
• Variations on teaching grammar and vocabulary.
• Use of authentic material on different language levels.
• Using audio-visual media in lessons.
• Computer-aided learning.
• Teacher observation in one of our German courses, on request.

Cultural aspects:

• Getting to know Austrian culture.
• Political, geographical and historical developments.
• Teaching Austrian customs and culture.
• Discussing contemporary Austrian and German literature, politics and issues in the classroom.

Accommodation

Throughout the year you have the choice of the ActiLingua Residence, a Host Family or an Apartment. In the summer months Student Houses are also available. In Host Families and in the ActiLingua Residence it is possible to book breakfast, half-board or self catering (use of kitchen). Our apartments include a kitchen in which you will find the essential utensils and crockery. Accommodation in Student Houses is available with breakfast or halfboard. Arrival: Sunday, Departure: Saturday.

Culture and leisure

Lessons are supplemented by varied cultural and special interest classes: e.g. Vienna city walks, lectures and talks on various topics, video evenings, visits to wine taverns or Waltz courses.

Additionally, you can also take part in one of the weekend excursions to e.g. Salzburg, Graz or Wachau organized by the school at cost price.

Grants

For participants from EU member states and from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, North Macedonia and Serbia. The Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union awards grants towards the costs of the course, accommodation and journey to Vienna. Information is available at your national agency for lifelong learning.
Erasmus+PIC (Personal Identification Code): 948767283
Erasmus+ OID (Organisation ID): E10050768

The following teachers are eligible to apply for a grant:

Students, professors, teachers, trainers, staff & professionals of organisations active in the following fields:

• higher education
• VET (vocational education and training)
• school education
• adult education
• youth field

Applications must be made by schools or educational organisations or consortium coordinators on behalf of schools who select candidates for training activities abroad. You cannot apply directly for a grant as an individual.

The National Agencies can help with queries and applications.

Funding available through Erasmus+:

Erasmus+ Funding

Contact Us

ActiLingua Academy: Reisnerstraße 61, 1030 Wien Austria
If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them for you.
Please contact us at [email protected] or +43 1 877 67 01.
PIC: 948767283