Conversational English focused on education topics – for future teachers who want to strengthen their language skills at level B2+.

This course focuses on developing students’ language and professional competences in the field of educational institution, and education in an international context. In the introduction, students will be introduced to key vocabulary related to the university environment, which will enable them to better understand professional texts, and discuss educational topics in English. This is followed by a comparison of the school systems in the UK, the USA, and the Czech Republic, including a discussion of the differences in organization, approaches, and values of the individual systems.

An important part of the course is also the topic of student mobility, especially the Erasmus programme, and other international opportunities that support cultural awareness and intercultural competences. Students present their outputs within the framework of three project presentations, thereby practicing both language skills and the ability to collaborate and present.

The course also offers practical tips on using games, worksheets, technology, and audiovisual materials in teaching, with special attention paid to the inclusion of children with special educational needs, and inclusive education. Various teaching methods, including CLIL, are discussed, as well as approaches to student assessment. The course concludes with a discussion on the issues of education financing, teacher qualifications, and the role of educational authorities. The course concludes with feedback and self-assessment by students.