Are you a practising English teacher looking to develop your skills, update your methodology, and enjoy a rewarding cultural experience in the UK? The Foreign Teachers of English (FTE) course at International House Bristol offers a two-week intensive programme designed to give experienced teachers a fresh perspective, new ideas, and valuable resources to take back to their own classrooms.

Course Overview

Running from 21st July to 1st August 2025, the FTE course offers 21 hours of tuition per week (9.15am – 4.45pm daily) in a vibrant, friendly learning environment. Designed specifically for teachers with some prior experience, the course explores contemporary teaching techniques and practical classroom strategies, while also giving participants the chance to brush up their own English skills.

The course can also be arranged on demand for groups, with additional weeks available for closed groups by request.

What You’ll Gain

The FTE course blends professional development with cultural discovery, offering participants the chance to:

• Explore effective teaching methodologies and student engagement strategies

• Discover fun, practical activities to use in class

• Sharpen your pronunciation and idiomatic English

• Learn how to better utilise authentic materials and technology

• Understand and experience British culture to bring back into your own lessons

“100% of participants rated the course either very good or excellent” – a testament to the value and enjoyment that past teachers have found.

Course Content

Each day is packed with interactive sessions, workshops, and discussions that are practical, informative, and enjoyable. Sessions may include:

• Teaching phonology and pronunciation techniques

• Effective methods for teaching speaking, listening, reading, and writing

• Incorporating grammar and vocabulary activities to boost fluency

• Using technology and online resources in your classroom

• Strategies for feedback and error correction

• Classroom management, games and warm-ups

• Exploring British life, idioms and phrasal verbs

You’ll leave with a toolkit of classroom ideas, handouts, and activities to adapt for your own teaching context.

Facilities and Social Programme

During your time with us, you’ll have access to:

• A fully equipped study room (open 4 days a week)

• Our teachers’ library and students' room

• Free WiFi, tea, coffee and use of a kitchenette

You’re also invited to join our Friday conversation club and enjoy a Saturday full-day excursion to explore the local area and practise your English in real-life contexts.

Practical Information

• Course length: 2 weeks (extra weeks available for groups)

• Tuition time: 21 hours/week (20 x 45-minute lessons)

• Price: £896 (minimum numbers apply)

• Registration fee: £62

• Class size: Maximum 16 participants

Whether you're looking to refresh your approach, connect with other professionals from around the world, or simply enjoy a rewarding experience in the UK, IH Bristol’s FTE course offers a memorable mix of learning and leisure.