Objectives:

• extend your knowledge and awareness of those aspects of language which are relevant to your professional practice

• identify needs and opportunities to further your development as professionals

• extend your knowledge and understanding of language required for their professional role, and improve your ability to use English both generally and for classroom purposes.

• extend your understanding of the context in which your learners are learning English, and of the principles underlying language learning and teaching

• extend your familiarity with resources and materials for English language teaching and develop your ability to use, evaluate and, where appropriate, adapt or create classroom materials

• consolidate and refine your planning and your practical classroom skills

• identify learner needs, monitor and evaluate learner progress and develop awareness of different means of assessment