Would you like to improve your English language skills? The Language & Training Centre (LTC) has developed a number of courses specifically aimed at employees of Erasmus University
Rotterdam. These courses focus on speaking and writing skills, with separate programmes for academic staff and support staff. With this distinction we are able to ensure that you
will learn what is really useful for you in your job.
The A2 and B1 courses consist of fourteen weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each. The B2 and C1 courses consist of ten weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each. The final exam will take place after the last day of the course. One course level will have been covered by the end of this course.
Please note: lunch and drinks are not provided for the courses. Please make sure to have lunch before hand or bring something with you.
Which course levels are offered?
Please take a look at our full range of English for EUR staff:
The goal of this course is to improve the level of both your written and oral skills up to level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference. You will practise a variety of work-related writing activities like: learning how to greet, telephoning, asking for help or advice, exchanging information, making an appointment and writing a short email or text.
- To be admitted to this course both your current level of oral and written skills need to be at A1. As proof of this entrance level we accept: the A1 result of an LTC English assessment or an LTC certificate of the previous level (not older than 2 years).
- This course is only offered upon request. Please contact us at 010-4081997 or ltc@eur.nl.
The goal of this course is to improve the level of both your written and oral skills up to level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference. You will practise a variety of work-related writing activities like: telephoning, giving a report on meetings, conducting small talk, asking questions, presenting visual information, improving general grammar and vocabulary, welcoming visitors in formal and informal situations and writing emails.
- To be admitted to this course both your current level of oral and written skills need to be at A2. As proof of this entrance level we accept: the A2 result of an LTC English assessment or an LTC certificate of the previous level (not older than 2 years).
- This course is only offered upon request. Please contact us at 010-4081997 or ltc@eur.nl.
The goal of this course is to improve the level of oral skills up to level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference. You will practise a variety of work-related speaking activities like: greeting and introductions in formal and informal situations, conducting small talk, discussing various subjects, asking for and giving opinions, telephoning, giving short presentations, giving information and directions, holding and chairing meetings and intercultural communication.
- To be admitted to this course your current level of oral skills need to be at B1. As proof of this entrance level we accept: the B1 result of an LTC English assessment or an LTC certificate of the previous level (not older than 2 years).
- Do you have any questions? Please contact us at ltc@eur.nl.
- From 24 January to 28 March 2025
- Registration deadline is 7 January 2025
| Course schedule | Course day & time | Exam date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking skills B2 | Fridays 13:30-16:00 | 4 April 2025 | Campus |
The goal of this course is to improve the level of written skills up to level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference. You will practise a variety of work-related writing activities like: giving opinions in writing, using linking words, improving cohesion in writing, making good paragraphs, editing your English in general and enhancing grammatical structures.
- To be admitted to this course your current level of written skills need to be at B1. As proof of this entrance level we accept: the B1 result of an LTC English assessment or an LTC certificate of the previous level (not older than 2 years).
- Do you have any questions? Please contact us at ltc@eur.nl.
- From 21 January to 25 March 2025
- Registration deadline is 7 January 2025
| Course schedule | Course day & time | Exam date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing skills B2 | Tuesdays 10:00-12:30 | 1 April 2025 | Campus |
The goal of this course is to improve the level of oral skills up to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference. You will practise a variety of work-related speaking activities like: improving presentation and discussion techniques, dealing with questions, using voice and non-verbal language, presenting visuals and giving feedback.
- To be admitted to this course your current level of oral skills need to be at B2. As proof of this entrance level we accept: the B2 result of an LTC English assessment or an LTC certificate of the previous level (not older than 2 years).
- Do you have any questions? Please contact us at ltc@eur.nl.
- From 20 January to 24 March 2025
- Registration deadline is 7 January 2025
| Course schedule | Course day & time | Exam date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking skills C1 | Mondays 10:00-12:30 | 31 March 2025 | Campus |
The goal of this course is to improve the level of written skills up to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference. You will practise a variety of work-related writing activities like: structuring your writing, giving facts and opinions, writing several letters and invitations, giving good and bad news, writing questionnaires, information sheets, and proposals and reporting results.
- To be admitted to this course your current level of written skills need to be at B2. As proof of this entrance level we accept: the B2 result of an LTC English assessment or an LTC certificate of the previous level (not older than 2 years).
- Do you have any questions? Please contact us at ltc@eur.nl.
- From 20 January to 24 March 2025
- Registration deadline is 7 January 2025
| Course schedule | Course day & time | Exam date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing skills C1 | Mondays 13:30-16:00 | 31 March 2025 | Campus |
"A perfect course 1) to further improve your speaking skills; 2) to receive constructive and useful feedback, and 3) to increase your
confidence in speaking English in a group."
Are you a Dutch or international EUR lecturer who teaches in English? Would you like to improve your language skills or boost your confidence in English?
The goal of this course is to improve the level of oral skills up to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference. C1 is the level needed to obtain for the
University Teaching Qualification. You will practise a variety of speaking activities that will improve your lecture skills, like: using appropriate language use in various situations,
presenting facts and figures, enhancing discussion techniques, using visuals and identifying techniques (interrupting, (dis)agreeing, summarising).
- To be admitted to this course, you have to be a university lecturer at EUR. Furthermore, your current level of oral skills needs to be at B2. As proof of this entrance level we accept: the B2 result of an LTC’s English assessment or an LTC certificate of the previous level (not older than 2 years).
- This course is currently not open for registration, click this link to receive an update on new dates.
- Do you have any questions? Please contact us at ltc@eur.nl.
| Course schedule | Course day & time | Exam date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching in English C1 | - | - | - |
Are you a Dutch or international EUR lecturer who teaches in English? Would you like to improve your language skills or boost your confidence in English?
The goal of this course is to improve the level of oral skills up to level C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference. You will practise a variety of speaking activities that will improve your lecture skills, like: using appropriate language use in various situations,
presenting facts and figures, enhancing discussion techniques, using visuals and identifying techniques (interrupting, (dis)agreeing, summarising).
- To be admitted to this course, you have to be a university lecturer at EUR. Furthermore, your current level of oral skills needs to be at C1. As proof of this entrance level we accept: the C1 result of an LTC’s English assessment or an LTC certificate of the previous level (not older than 2 years).
- This course is currently not open for registration, click this link to receive an update on new dates.
- Do you have any questions? Please contact us at ltc@eur.nl.
| Course schedule | Course day & time | Exam date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching in English C1+ / C2 | - | - | - |
- For the A2 &B1 courses you will receive an offer since the courses are tailor-made.
- The course fee for the B2 & C1 courses are € 675,-
- If there are less than 6 registrations for a course, the prices below follow:
- 5 participants: € 795,-
- 4 participants: € 825,- Please note: in this case the course duration will be adjusted to 8 lessons of 2.5 hours (instead of 10 lessons)
- 3 participants: € 1,065. Please note: in this case the course duration will be adjusted to 8 lessons of 2.5 hours (instead of 10 lessons)
- 2 participants or private lesson: price and course duration on request
- These courses are only accessible for staff of Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus MC and Erasmus University College.
- To be admitted to a staff course, you have to be in the possession of a language assessment statement or a certificate of a previous level. This certificate can not be older than two years.
- The English courses are offered three times a year (October-December / January-March / April-June)
- The course materials are included in the course fee. You will receive a confirmation letter with further details when the course starts.
- Course participants are expected to spend approximately two hours a week on course preparation and self-study. This is a guideline: some may need more time.
- Our groups are small: the minimum number of participants is 6, the maximum is 10. Please note that the LTC reserves the right to cancel this course if the required minimum number of participants hasn’t been reached.
- Attendance is not compulsory, but advisable.
- A certificate is awarded on request to participants when passing the course.
- Read our requirements and general terms and conditions carefully before registering.
To be admitted to one of the courses for EUR employees, please take a look at the admissions requirements of the course of your choice. You can enroll for a course by filling in a digital enrolment form on the website of TOP for employees. Please note: you should receive a confirmation directly after your enrolment.
If not, please contact us at ltc@eur.nl.