English language and translation training
Develop your English language, translation or interpreting skills for your teaching career
If you are a teaching professional from an international institution or organisation looking to improve your English language or translation and interpreting skills, these short courses are for you.
Designed and delivered by our Centre for Continuing Development (CCPD), these courses will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in English language or translation, while also experiencing English culture and the island city of Portsmouth.
You'll take part in classes and also spend time on excursions and day trips to local attractions, improving your professional knowledge, skills and experience, and enjoying leisure time exploring the UK's historic south coast and bustling capital city.
These courses are delivered by our Centre for Continuing Professional Development (CCPD).
The Centre offers specialist subject and English language study for those interested in career development opportunities in the UK.
CCPD's courses are designed to develop professional skills and enable career opportunities. All courses are fully supported by our dedicated CCPD team and led by experts in their fields.
How will I spend my time?
During your time with us, you'll benefit from high-quality teaching from academic staff and dedicated support from our CCPD team.
Alongside time spent in the classroom with expert academics and fellow teachers from around the world, you'll experience British culture during day trips to locations such as London and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, enjoying traditional British cuisine and heritage. You'll also have free time to explore all Portsmouth has to offer, including its beaches, green spaces and cultural scene.
We'll arrange an arrival transfer from a London airport to your accommodation in Portsmouth and we'll return you at the end of your stay.
Where will I stay?
Accommodation in one of our university halls of residence is included in the price of your short course.
You'll have a single room with bed, desk, wardrobe and en-suite or shared facilities, depending on availability. We may also be able to offer catered or self-catered accommodation too, again depending on availability.
University staff will be on hand in each halls of residence who will be able to help you with any questions or issues that you may have during your stay.
Our CPD courses with an English language component are accredited by the British Council.
Book your English language or translation course with us
The following courses are now full for individual bookings. If you're interested in group bookings or bespoke programmes, please contact us.
Unless otherwise stated, all courses are two weeks long and begin on a Monday. You'll be expected to arrive the weekend before, and stay until the weekend after your course.
ELT Methodology: A Course for Teachers
Monday 24 June - Friday 5 July 2024
£2,200 per person (a 20% discount is available if you are a staff member at an institution with a Memorandum of
Understanding with the University of Portsmouth)
This programme is designed to support English language teachers in their professional development by providing input that allows them to reflect on their current language teaching practice and assumptions while also introducing new and innovative approaches to language teaching.
Course now full - please contact us if you're interested in group bookings or bespoke programmes.
Take a look our example timetable below for an idea of what to expect from this course
Week one
- Sunday - Airport arrival and transportation to accommodation
- Monday - Welcome and introductions / The role of context in language teaching / Teaching English in a ‘Glonacal’ world / Traditional British afternoon tea and tour of Portsmouth
- Tuesday - Communicative English teaching
- Wednesday - Day trip to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Thursday - Using technology in language learning and teaching / Using corpora in language learning and teaching
- Friday - Teaching reading / Teaching listening
- Saturday - Free day
Week two
- Sunday - Free day
- Monday - Teaching speaking / Teaching writing / Pragmatics for language teachers
- Tuesday - The evolution of reading / Models of motivation
- Wednesday - Day trip to London
- Thursday - Creative activities in the language classroom / Issues in language teaching
- Friday - Teacher development / Certificate presentation / Farewell lunch / Free afternoon
- Saturday - Check-out of accommodation and return transfer to airport
Translation and Interpreting for Teachers
Monday 24 June - Friday 5 July 2024
£2,200 per person (a 20% discount is available if you are a staff member at an institution with a Memorandum of
Understanding with the University of Portsmouth)
This programme is designed to support you in your professional development by providing input that allows you to reflect on your translation and interpreting skills while also introducing new and innovative approaches to language teaching.
This programme will include the use of our state-of-the-art Interpreting Suite which utilises the same set-up and
technology as the European Union.
Course now full - please contact us if you're interested in group bookings or bespoke programmes.
Take a look our example timetable below for an idea of what to expect from this course
Week one
- Sunday - Airport arrival and transportation to accommodation
- Monday - Welcome and introductions / The role and importance of Translation and Interpreting in the current world / Teaching English in a ‘Glonacal’ world / Traditional British afternoon tea and tour of Portsmouth
- Tuesday - Asynchronous teaching of translation / Media accessibility
- Wednesday - Day trip to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Thursday - Introduction to teaching and assessing Interpreting / Audio description
- Friday - Practice activities for developing interpreting skills / Teaching practical translation
- Saturday - Free day
Week two
- Sunday - Free day
- Monday - A brief history of modern Western translation theories / Translation technologies
- Tuesday - Current trends in Translation and Interpreting teaching / Material design for interpreting lessons
- Wednesday - Day trip to London
- Thursday - Research in translation studies / Professional aspects and ethics of translation and interpreting
- Friday - Programme review / Certificate presentation / Farewell lunch / Free afternoon
- Saturday - Check-out of accommodation and return transfer to airport
Entry requirements
To be eligible to attend one of our programme, you must:
- be aged eighteen or over by the course start date
- speak English to intermediate level
- have a valid passport
- be employed in a profession relevant to the course content
Interested in a group booking?
We offer bespoke programmes to clients looking to book groups of 10 or more. If you are looking to make a group booking for an international institution or organisation, or to discuss a bespoke programme tailored to your needs at an alternative time of the year, please contact us.
Contact us
Centre for Continuing Professional Development
School of Education, Languages and Linguistics
University of Portsmouth
Park Building
Portsmouth
PO1 2DZ
+44 (0) 2392 84 6190