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LANGUAGE BY DESIGN

Language Development for English Teachers

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Is this you?

  • You are looking to enhance your language awareness;

  • You are interested in exploring the English language through a lexical lens;

  • You want to feel more confident when teaching vocabulary and grammar to your own students. 

  • You want to feel safe and be part of a community.

 

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this course is perfect for you.

Dynamics of the course

This is a course for teachers who want to refine their command of English and explore how language really works. It’s designed around authentic texts and real use, where lexis, grammar, and meaning are seen not as separate systems, but as interdependent layers of expression.

The course follows a flipped format: participants engage with input and short analytical tasks before each lesson, so that class time can be fully devoted to reflection, discussion, and emergent language. This structure allows us to make the most of our live sessions, working with what actually emerges, not what’s been pre-taught.

The first part of the course is devoted to language awareness: reading, analysing, and noticing how proficient users of English achieve clarity, nuance, and precision. The second part is where this awareness becomes practice: participants move from analysis to production, actively creating written language that reflects the patterns, choices, and subtleties explored earlier.

Lessons are conversation-driven, guided by Dogme ELT principles and the lexical approach. Instead of following a fixed syllabus, we let the language that arises from texts and discussions shape the journey.

Course format

  • Synchronous

  • 4-6 participants

  • Fridays 1:30pm - 2:45pm BRT (GMT-3)

  • 16 weeks | 20 hours

  • Course schedule:

    • May 8, 15, 22, 29

    • June 12, 19, 26

    • July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

    • August 7, 14, 21, 28

National Holiday
June 5 – Corpus Christi (Brazil)

Note: Brazil currently does not observe daylight saving time. Therefore, all class times refer to Brasília Time (BRT), and it is the responsibility of the clients residing abroad to adjust to the teacher’s time zone.

Investment

For registering until March 10th:

  • 7x R$ 295,00 via bank slips (available for Brazilians), Wise, Western Union, or Revolut.

  • To request payment via PayPal, please click here. Please note that additional fees may apply.

 

Payment Terms

After March 10, the course fee must be paid in fewer installments.

To complete your registration, click here.

Prices are listed in real, my currency. You can convert it to your currency here. I choose to charge in my own currency, otherwise I would be subject to currency fluctuations, which could affect both my pricing stability and my bottom line. By using my own currency, I ensure consistency for my clients and avoid the risk of losing value due to market changes.

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CWIERTNIA

English teacher

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