Contemporary English

Explore current trends in English language and British culture while practising language use, such as idiomatic and colloquial English.

Explore new trends in the English language and culture

We will support you to learn up-to-date idiomatic and colloquial English, explore how the current cultural climate is affecting English and be more aware of changes in English pronunciation and grammar. The course will also explore a variety of effective teaching strategies, activities and techniques that you can use to bring British culture to life in your own classroom.

Age
18
Minimum language level
Advanced C1
Course dates
17 July - 28 July 2023

31 July - 11 August 2023
Course length
2 weeks
Locations
Bell Teacher Academy
Fees
2-week course £1,830

Course overview

On this course, you will:

  • Discover recent changes and developments in English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
  • Enhance your English language competencies, including a greater knowledge of idiomatic and colloquial language
  • Learn a range of techniques and strategies for presenting and practising new language
  • Develop a analytical understanding of different aspects of contemporary British culture
  • Strengthen your language competencies and confidence in your own English
  • Recognise the link between culture and language and the importance of sharing this with your students
  • Develop and disseminate innovative teacher practice internationally

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for experienced teachers who want to fine-tune and update their language and their classroom practice, and develop their understanding of new trends and changes in modern English usage. Teachers must have a minimum language level of Advanced C1.

Topics covered:

Each course we run is tailored by our expert tutors to the professional needs and priorities of the participants so content may be adapted to best suit the needs of your group.

Download course description

  • Cultural climate and influence on English
  • Language, gender and political correctness
  • Lexical change and development
  • Grammar change and teaching implications
  • Slang, contemporary phrasal verbs and idioms
  • Pronunciation
  • Using authentic materials to teach
  • British education, media and institutions
  • Family life, youth culture and multi-cultural Britain
  • Eccentric Britain and humour
  • Changing language and teaching culture
  • Cross-cultural awareness in the classroom

Sample timetable

Download

Dates & locations

Bell Teacher Academy

17 July - 28 July 2023
31 July - 11 August 2023

Contact us

Our course includes

Course tuition (15 hours per week)
Optional weekly plenary session by well-known ELT speakers
Optional weekly workshop and talks on 'hot topics'
Digital certificate of achievement from Bell
20% off Cambridge University Press books
Course tuition (15 hours per week)
Optional weekly plenary session by well-known ELT speakers
Optional weekly workshop and talks on 'hot topics'
Digital certificate of achievement from Bell
20% off Cambridge University Press books

Recommended Courses

  • Creativity in the classroom

    2 weeks

    3 July - 14 July 2023

    17 July - 28 July 2023

    31 July - 11 August 2023

  • Educational technology today

    2 weeks

    17 July - 28 July 2023

    31 July - 11 August 2023

  • Teaching 21st Century Skills

    2 weeks

    17 July - 28 July 2023