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The course is designed for those who want to improve their language skills and fluency. Academic and administrative staff, coachers, trainers, teachers can concentrate on increasing their language level. Basic knowledge of spoken and written language as well as reading and listening skills will be employed during the course. Group work, pair work and individual tasks will be applied as the main tools. The main aim of the course is to encourage speaking and to overcome the barrier of comprehension and possibility to express oneself clearly. The main advantage of the course is flexibility as it can be adapted to specific demands of the course participants. This course is for those specialists who have an Elementary (A1/A2) or Pre-Intermediate (B1) language levels, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages. 

PRICE: 520Eur

Monday

• Introduction and course overview
• Individual expectations – setting up week-long group task
• A short presentation about English culture and language
• Teaching techniques and methods: learning English. Pronunciation and accentuation
• Introduction to basic grammar
• Expanding vocabulary for educators

Tuesday

• Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and grammar discussed on day 1
• Grammar session
• Expanding vocabulary for educators
• Learning techniques and methods: developing speaking skills while practising speaking in groups and pairs
• Learning techniques and methods: developing listening and comprehension skills using songs and videos
• EXTRA A guided tour to Trakai

Wednesday

• Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and grammar discussed on day 2
• Listening session
• Expanding vocabulary for educators
• Learning techniques and methods: developing reading skills using textbooks and storytelling

Thursday

• Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and grammar discussed on day 3
• Reading session
• Expanding vocabulary for educators
• Carrying out weeks’ task: developing ones’ learning plan including methodology and materials
• Summary, course evaluation and closure

Friday

Cultural excursion in the local area
https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places/trakai-castle

The course is designed for those who want to improve their language skills and fluency. Academic and administrative staff, coachers, trainers, teachers can concentrate on increasing their language level. Advanced knowledge of spoken and written language as well as reading and listening skills will be employed during the course. Group work, pair work and individual tasks will be applied as the main tools. The main aim of the course is to encourage speaking pace, enrich vocabulary, to overcome the barrier of comprehension and possibility to express oneself clearly in a more academic manner. The main advantage of the course is flexibility as it can be adapted to specific demands of the course participants. This course is for those specialists who have an Intermediate (B2) or higher language levels, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

PRICE: 520Eur

Monday

• Introduction and course overview
• Individual expectations – setting up week-long group task
• A short presentation about English culture and language
• Teaching techniques and methods: learning English.
• Pronunciation and accentuation
• Introduction to basic grammar
• Expanding vocabulary for educators

Tuesday

• Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and grammar discussed on day 1
• Grammar session
• Expanding vocabulary for educators
• Learning techniques and methods: developing speaking skills while practising speaking in groups and pairs
• Learning techniques and methods: developing listening and comprehension skills using songs and videos
• EXTRA A guided tour to Trakai

Wednesday

• Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and grammar discussed on day 2
• Listening session
• Expanding vocabulary for educators
• Learning techniques and methods: developing reading skills using textbooks and storytelling

Thursday

• Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and grammar discussed on day 3
• Reading session
• Expanding vocabulary for educators
• Carrying out weeks’ task: developing ones’ learning plan including methodology and materials
• Summary, course evaluation and closure

Friday

Cultural excursion in the local area
https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places/trakai-castle

The course is designed for those who are willing to overview the key competences, tools and techniques related to stress management, emotional intelligence, managing cultural diversity, and facilitating their own as well as others’ creativity. The course reviews models of team effectiveness, analyses the leadership styles. Experience sharing, examples as well as pieces of advice will be exchanged among participants. Cultural differences, generation gaps will be analyzed from leaders’ point of view. Different solutions to situations will be discussed and the best solutions as a possible model will be offered for the students through discussions, pair work or groupwork. The course offers real life leadership skills and competences.

PRICE: 520Eur

Monday

• Introduction and course overview
• Individual expectations – setting up week-long group task
• Sharing experience on leadership issues
• Leadership styles group work

Tuesday

• Strauss-Howe Generational Theory presentation
• Identifying personal leadership skills
• Understanding the difference between manager and leader
• Discussions and concluding presentations
• EXTRA A guided tour to Trakai

Wednesday

• The dark and toxic side of leadership
• Understanding Body Language
• Public speaking issues in leadership
• Practical tasks and analysis
• Discussion and concluding points

Thursday

• Identifying your team members – heroes, anti heroes
• Giving correct feedback
• Mentorship and coaching
• Vision Mission and the leader
• Expanding vocabulary for educators
• Practical tasks and analysis

Friday

• Encouraging leadership in others
• Being a leader for oneself
• Final conclusions after the course
• Action plan for oneself
• EXTRA Cultural excursion in the local area
  https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places/trakai-castle

The course is designed to expand awareness of the complexity of the communication process. It examines concepts which determine the way in which communication influences all aspects of personal and professional interactions. The main focus is put on the transference of ideas, the flow of information, within both small group settings and large organizations. Conflict resolutions and crisis management are still the major headaches of managers and leaders, therefore effective communication, correct wording and emphatic approach to problem usually serves a solution. Practical tips and knowledge sharing, discussions and real life situations will be the main background of the course.

PRICE: 520Eur

Monday

• Introduction and course overview
• Individual expectations – setting up week-long group task
• Strauss-Howe Generational Theory presentation
• Understanding why people miscommunicate
• Sharing personal experience in communication failure

Tuesday

• Elements of effective face-to-face communication, and how to use them to be a confident communicator
• Questioning skills in order to obtain the information that you need
• Barriers to communication and how to overcome them
• Practical activities and feedback
• EXTRA A guided tour to Trakai

Wednesday

• Developing good listening skills
• Being able to ask the right questions
• Giving correct feeddback
• Transmitting your message clearly and accurately
• Practical activities and feedback

Thursday

• Behaviour Style Analysis
• Adapting your styles to interact better with others
• Know how to build relationships with others
• How to be assertive so that you influence and persuade people whilst building and maintaining rapport
• Practical activities and feedback

Friday

• Summarising the course and sharing feedback
• Dealing conflict situations
• Personal action plan on improved communication
• EXTRA Cultural excursion in the local area
  https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places/trakai-castle

The „E-Learning Designers for Educators” module is a comprehensive training program designed to empower educators with the essential skills and knowledge needed to create engaging and effective online learning experiences. In today’s digital age, the demand for high-quality e-learning materials is on the rise, and this module equips educators with the tools to meet that demand. Through this module, educators will learn how to harness the power of technology to enhance their teaching methods and engage learners in dynamic and interactive ways. Key topics covered include instructional design principles, content creation, multimedia integration, assessment strategies, and best practices for online course development. Participants will gain hands-on experience with e-learning tools and platforms, enabling them to design and deliver online courses that are suitable to diverse learning styles and preferences.

PRICE: 520Eur

Monday

• Introduction and course overview
• Individual expectations – setting up week-long group task
• Understanding the fundamentals of e-learning
• Pedagogical theories and their application in e-learnig
• Identifying the target audience and learning objectives

Tuesday

• Aligning learning objectives with online activities
• Creating structured and engaging online content
• Integrating multimedia elements, interactive situations
• EXTRA A guided tour to Trakai

Wednesday

• Interactive quizzes and assessments
• Collaborative learning activities and group projects
• Discussions and pair to pair interactions
• Practical activities and feedback

Thursday

• Usability of e-platforms
• E-learning content for diverse learners
• Practical activities and feedback

Friday

• Summarising the course and sharing feedback
• Recommendations: articles on best e-learning practices, video tutorials or other tools
• Personal action plan on elearning application or renewal.
• EXTRA Cultural excursion in the local area
  https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places/trakai-castle

Digitalization is a megatrend that is reshaping businesses and reinventing sectors. Digital Marketing for Digital Transformation is a complete intensive course aimed to give participants a thorough understanding of digital marketing techniques in the context of digital transformation.  It covers important areas like social media marketing, content production, SEO, online advertising, and analytics. Participants will learn how to use digital platforms to generate corporate success while also adapting to an ever-changing digital landscape. The course blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience to prepare for the fast-paced world of digital marketing.

PRICE: 520Eur

Monday

• Introduction and course overview
• Individual expectations – setting up week-long group task
• Understanding digital marketing landscape
• Key digital marketing terminology and concepts

Tuesday

• Creating effective social media strategies
• Platforms overview Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
• Social media content creation
• Social media content management
• EXTRA A guided tour to Trakai

Wednesday

• Content marketing strategies and best practices
• E-mail marketing fundamentals
• E-mail campaign optimization
• Practical activities and feedback

Thursday

• Pay per click advertising with Google Ads
• Web analytics tools and data interpretation
• Practical activities and feedback
• SEO fundamentals

Friday

• Blogging and video marketing
• Summarising the course and sharing feedback
• Recommendations: articles, video tutorials
• Personal action plan on implementing digital marketing techniques in your future activities.
• EXTRA Cultural excursion in the local area
  https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places/trakai-castle

This course is an introduction to speech communication which emphasises the practical skill of public speaking. It allows you to understand and explain the communication process, includes techniques to lessen speaker anxiety, and the use of visual aids to enhance speaker presentations. The course will teach you how to outline speeches in a logical and thorough fashion. Conducting meaningful research on a variety of topics is essential. During the course you will find out how to analyse your audience and design speeches to reflect the analysis. You will learn to listen effectively regardless of your interest in the subject matter. Concentrating on body language as well as on the process of controlling it will be practised during the course.

PRICE: 520Eur

Monday

• Introduction and course overview
• Individual expectations – setting up week-long group task
• Definition and importance of public speaking
• Overcoming the fear of public speaking

Tuesday

• Understanding types of speeches
• Analysing the most effective speeches in public
• Analysis of public speaking techniques
• EXTRA A guided tour to Trakai

Wednesday

• Identifying the purpose and audience of the speech
• Structuring speeches: introduction, body, and conclusion
• Crafting compelling openings and closings
• Using storytelling techniques to enhance engagement

Thursday

• Vocal variety and modulation
• Effective use of gestures and facial expressions
• Body language and nonverbal communication skills
• Using visual aids and multimedia effectively

Friday

• Handling Q&A sessions and impromptu speaking
• Managing difficult audiences and challenging situations
• Persuasive speaking techniques and rhetoric
• Speech evaluation and constructive feedback
• EXTRA Cultural excursion in the local area
  https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places/trakai-castle

The course challenges students to examine the ideas and practices of being a global citizen in the twenty-first century. The course brings students together for discussions and online collaborations. It concentrates on networking among people, institutions and organisations due to sharing information, contacts, experience and knowledge. This course provides training on the concepts and techniques in social networking.  Areas emphasized include social networking for business and professional use; introduction to social network analysis and social network developer tools; understanding public sector media and privacy issues; and using social network concepts for solving real-world issues.

PRICE: 520Eur

Monday

• Introduction and course overview
• Individual expectations – setting up week-long group task
• The essence of networking: cases of Rotary and BNI
• Understanding the need of networking in business and social life
• Sharing personal experience

Tuesday

• Networking on social media
• Advantages and disadvantages of social media networking
• Mistakes observed in networking
• Practical activities and feedback
• EXTRA A guided tour to Trakai

Wednesday

• Understanding how different cultures communicate while networking
• Communication and team building in global business
• Networking vs. teamwork
• Practical activities and feedback

Thursday

• Online communication in professional context
• Fundamentals of brand equity as applied to individuals
• Monitoring, evaluation and planning for improving the mutual value of networking activity
• Practical activities and feedback

Friday

• Summarising the course and sharing feedback
• Exchanging contacts for further communication and possible common plans
• Personal action plan on improved global networking
• EXTRA Cultural excursion in the local area
  https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places/trakai-castle