The FSV UK Language Centre organises an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme called Beyond Words: Integrating Diversity, Well-being and Inner Development in Language Education.

This programme is designed for university language teachers and explores how key contemporary topics such as equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), well-being, and inner development can be meaningfully integrated into language teaching. Language teachers from various European countries are involved in the project, bringing a diverse range of experiences, cultural perspectives, and pedagogical approaches. Utilizing tools such as Transactional Analysis, Inner Development Goals (IDG), and participatory methods like the Diversity Fresco, the programme encourages teachers to go beyond traditional language goals and to develop an inclusive, empathetic, and self-aware educational environment.

Programme Goals

• Increase awareness among language teachers about the importance of incorporating topics of well-being, equality, diversity, and inner development into teaching.
• Introduce practical strategies and pedagogical tools for implementing these topics into language activities.
• Promote the exchange of experiences and share examples of good practice across European universities.
• Support the personal and professional development of teachers.

Where
Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague

When
On-site 5-day workshop: 12th – 16th January 2026
Virtual follow-up meeting: Date to be confirmed in January 2026 (it will be one online meeting within the month after the on-site part)

Virtual component
The post-workshop online activities are designed to reinforce and sustain the insights gained during the in-person sessions. Participants will engage in Action Plan Presentations, sharing how they intend to integrate the programme themes into their own teaching practices. This session will encourage accountability, collaboration and peer feedback. Together, participants will create a shared resource space that includes mini-guides, lesson plans and classroom activities that integrate the workshop themes.

Who can participate
Higher education language teachers from universities based in the EU (excluding institutions in the Czech Republic)

Cost
Participation is free. Travel and accommodation costs can be covered through Erasmus+ funding via participants’ home institutions.

Language of instruction
English

How to apply
Please register by 17^th October 2025 using the following link: https://forms.gle/wUqzZZHzoJLThz7TA

For any questions, please contact the programme coordinator Lucie Poslušná at lucie.poslusna@fsv.cuni.cz