Teaching Primary learners

Learn effective language teaching methodologies and techniques to increase engagement and motivation of students in your class.

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Maximise student engagement in your class

Enhance your overall effectiveness in the classroom, by exploring a range of different language teaching methodologies and techniques, designing and evaluating a range of materials for primary learners, and fostering effective classroom management skills. Our expert teacher trainers will guide and support you throughout the course, giving you regular feedback and practical tips and strategies that you can easily apply to your own context.

At Bell Teacher Academy, you will be joining a global community of teachers. This fully-inclusive programme includes a series of workshops and talks related to current thinking and trends in the sector, and a full programme of social events for you to explore life and culture in the UK – outside of the classroom.

Age
18
Minimum language level
Intermediate B1
Course dates
14 July - 25 July 2025
28 July - 8 August 2025
Locations
Bell Teacher Academy
Fees
£1,950

Course overview

On this course, you will:

  • Familiarise with the latest language teaching methodologies, classroom management skills and practical teaching techniques
  • Enhance your abilities to select, design, exploit and evaluate materials for young learners
  • Develop new strategies for improving motivation and engagement of young learners
  • Improve your language competencies and confidence in using English in the classroom
  • Develop a greater intercultural awareness, including social, linguistic and cultural diversity
  • Understand how to foster intercultural awareness in your own classroom

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for practising teachers of English who are working at primary level or below, who are interested in refreshing or broadening their knowledge of teaching techniques and methodologies for working with young learners. Participants must have an Intermediate (B1) language level, at a minimum.

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.

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  • Using natural classroom language
  • Effective ways to introduce and practise new vocabulary
  • Teaching phonics and literacy
  • Making grammar fun
  • Using songs and games
  • Techniques for teaching pronunciation to young learners
  • Using stories
  • Planning effective lessons
  • Adapting the coursebook
  • Developing a stimulating learning environment

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Dates & locations

Bell Teacher Academy

14 July - 25 July 2025
28 July - 8 August 2025

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Our course includes

21.5 hours of tuition per week
Self catered accommodation
Weekly plenary lecture by well-known ELT speakers
Weekly workshops on hot topics
Weekly cultural talk
Core programme of social and cultural events including a day excursion to London
Comprehensive travel insurance for non-UK residents
End of course certificate
21.5 hours of tuition per week
Self catered accommodation
Weekly plenary lecture by well-known ELT speakers
Weekly workshops on hot topics
Weekly cultural talk
Core programme of social and cultural events including a day excursion to London
Comprehensive travel insurance for non-UK residents
End of course certificate

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