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Train for an exciting new career: teaching languages

CLL Language Trainer Academy: discover our new language trainer training program, designed to guide you towards pedagogical excellence.

Through specialised modules, you’ll learn how to design courses, run training sessions and accurately assess your learners.

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Our training will provide you with the tools and methods you need to teach the language of your choice in an effective and motivating way.

You’ll be able to adapt to a variety of audiences and create dynamic, attention-grabbing courses.

videoWe offer a program tailored to your needs and profile. Whether you have an advanced degree in linguistics or wish to teach your native language without prior linguistic training, we have the solution for you.

videoBased on the expertise of renowned trainers and international experts, our program is backed by Eaquals, the European Association for the Quality of Language Schools, guaranteeing top-quality training.

videoThis comprehensive program combines online, face-to-face and classroom sessions, offering a rich and varied learning experience. You’ll benefit from practical observations and role-playing to hone your skills.

videoAt the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion, ready to embark on an exciting career as a language trainer. Join us today to turn your passion for languages into first-rate teaching expertise!

Practical information

1. Why take this training?

This program offers much more than just an introduction to language teaching. Thanks to the expertise of renowned trainers and international experts, it guarantees high-level, immediately applicable preparation while allowing participants to leverage their linguistic skills.

Whether you are looking to change careers or professionalize your passion for languages, this training provides practical tools and enhanced credibility to successfully embark on a language teaching career.

The course takes place entirely in Visio and is available in French, Dutch and English (face-to-face practical courses).

2. Who is this training for?

Anyone looking to change careers and train as a French, Dutch, or English as a foreign language instructor.

3. What are the key benefits of this training?

Practical and immediately applicable skills
The training provides concrete tools to create and deliver effective language lessons, even for beginners.

Guidance from renowned experts
Participants benefit from the expertise of renowned trainers and international experts, ensuring high-quality and recognized training.

Adaptability to diverse audiences
The training teaches how to tailor lessons to meet the varied needs of learners, whether they are adults, children, or professionals.

Creation of engaging courses
Future trainers will learn how to design interactive and motivating courses, essential for capturing students’ attention and maximizing their learning.

Personalized learning path
The program is tailored to each participant’s profile, regardless of their linguistic background, offering solutions for all experience levels.

Valorization of linguistic skills
It allows native speakers to leverage their language skills without prior training, using modern and validated teaching methods.

Career change opportunities
This training is an excellent opportunity for career transition, opening various prospects in teaching, freelancing, or corporate environments.

Cultural exchange
It promotes intercultural exchange and allows participants to teach a language while enriching their own personal development.

Recognized training
Thanks to the expertise of renowned trainers, this program is a mark of quality, providing a competitive advantage in the language teaching market.

4. Who are the speakers?

Isabelle Delnooz

FR – Isabelle Delnooz enseigne la didactique du FLE à la Haute École Autonome de la Communauté germanophone (Eupen-Belgique). Elle est également conseillère pédagogique. Outre la conception de formations et d’outils pédagogiques à destination des professeurs de français, elle accompagne les équipes d’enseignants dans leurs pratiques de classes et leurs projets d’établissements.

Elle intervient aussi dans des programmes de formation continue des professeurs de français en Belgique et à l’étranger, notamment sur la différenciation, les stratégies d’apprentissage et l’exploitation du texte littéraire.

Ania Kolbuszewska

EN – Throughout her carreer Ania Kolbuszewska has worked internationally as a language teacher, trainer, manager and consultant, providing business and academic consultancy in mainstream and private education at primary, secondary, tertiary and further education level. A former Eaquals Board member and Director of Eaquals Accreditation and Consultancy Services, she now continues to work as an auditor for this international quality assurance organisation. She is the author of the “Eaquals Self-help Guide to Teacher Development” and co-author of Eaquals Academic Management Competency Framework. Together with her husband Andrzej Stęsik she has written Use of English materials for K12 students. Ania is also a licensed mediator and a conflict management trainer.

Bianca versteeg

NL – Bianca Versteeg is een expert in NT2/NVT-didactiek, met 30 jaar praktijkervaring in het ontwikkelen van effectief en motiverend talenonderwijs.

Als eigenaar van onderwijsbureau de Taalkoffer (www.detaalkoffer.com) ondersteunt ze scholen en organisaties wereldwijd met advies, workshops en lesmateriaal. Haar expertise ligt in het creëren van praktische, interactieve leeromgevingen die zowel leraren als leerders inspireren.

Voor CLL verzorgt zij nu een opleidingstraject voor nieuwe taaltrainers Nederlands, waarin deelnemers de theoretische en praktische vaardigheden opdoen die nodig zijn om een Nederlands als Vreemde Taal te onderwijzen.

5. What are the prerequisites?

  • Have access to a computer and a good internet connection.
  • Be available on Saturday mornings online and face-to-face for practical courses.

6. What is the content of this training course?

Programme (70 hours):

  • Pedagogical approach to language courses
  • Specificities of different audiences
  • Didactics of languages
  • CEFR
  • Language course methodology
  • Course formats and modalities
  • Course materials
  • Technical approach: digitising education
  • Observation internship
  • Progressive practical training
  • Evaluation

7. What will I be able to do at the end of the course?

  • Understanding and using the CEFR
  • Understanding different teaching approaches
  • Know the basic principles of valuation
  • Didactizing materials / documents
  • Provide a theoretical, didactic and practical basis for future language trainers
  • Differentiating between different audiences
  • Managing a language class
  • Managing an LMS
  • Mastering different teaching techniques and teaching methods
  • Use a variety of digital tools

8. How can I access the site?

To access our program, the process is simple:

  1. start by filling in our online application form,
  2. Then we’ll set up a one-to-one videoconference interview to discuss your motivations and gain a better understanding of your background,
  3. Finally, at this meeting, we’ll explain in detail how our program works, as well as its pedagogical and practical aspects.

9. What are the assessment procedures?

  • Validation by module
  • Final internship report
  • A training certificate is issued at the end of the course.

10. Will there be support?

You benefit from the support of your language referent throughout the training course.

11. What’s the timetable?

Seminars are held in Visio on Saturday mornings from 9.00am to 12.00pm.

  • Start date: Saturday 8 February 2025
  • End of programme: Saturday 24 May 2025

The practical courses take place in April, May and June.

12. How much does it cost?

650 EUR

We’ll refund €200 if you get your final certificate!

13. Where can I fill in the application form?

Click below and fill in the form.