Specialist Programme · 8 Weeks
AI for Teachers: Communicate in English, Create, and Teach Smarter
An 8-week, project-based online course for teachers who want to use AI practically, safely, and creatively — while improving their professional English.
Course Leader
Professor Korten
Professor Korten is an international university professor, teacher trainer, and educational entrepreneur. He has led European-wide EPICUR courses on AI and research for university students and actively uses AI in his teaching, academic work, content creation, and educational businesses. His approach focuses on helping teachers use AI responsibly, creatively, and practically — while communicating more confidently in English.
Two Problems, One Course
This is a practical professional-development course, not a technical AI course. Teachers solve two problems at the same time: building practical AI skills they can use immediately in their teaching, and strengthening their professional English through meaningful communication, discussion, and project work.
Who This Course Is For
For English teachers, private tutors, school teachers, university instructors, course creators, and educational entrepreneurs who want to:
- Improve their professional English
- Understand how AI can support teaching
- Create better lesson materials faster
- Design stronger speaking, reading, writing, and assessment activities
- Use AI safely and ethically with students
- Develop AI-supported courses, resources, and educational websites
- Become more confident discussing AI in English
Prerequisites
- B1 level of English or higher
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Access to at least one major AI assistant available in your country
Acceptable AI assistants: ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, DeepSeek, Grok, Mistral Le Chat.
Participants do not need advanced technical knowledge. The course is designed for teachers, not programmers.
What You'll Receive
Course Description
AI for Teachers: Communicate in English, Create, and Teach Smarter is an 8-week practical course for teachers who want to understand and use artificial intelligence in their teaching while improving their professional English. Each week, participants explore one important area of AI-enhanced teaching, learn the key English vocabulary connected to that topic, discuss real teaching problems, and create a practical resource they can use immediately.
This is not a passive lecture course — participants speak, collaborate, experiment, create, and present. By the end, each teacher will have built an AI-Enhanced Teaching Portfolio of lesson plans, activities, assessment tools, classroom materials, and a personal AI workflow.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Communicate about AI and education more confidently in English
- Use AI safely, ethically, and responsibly in teaching
- Write stronger prompts for teaching, feedback, lesson planning, and content creation
- Create AI-assisted speaking, reading, writing, and assessment activities
- Adapt materials for different student levels
- Evaluate AI-generated content critically
- Design AI-supported lesson plans and course materials
- Use AI to improve efficiency in private teaching or educational business
- Present an AI-enhanced teaching portfolio in English
8-Week Programme
Course Structure
AI Mindset and the Future of Teaching
Topics
What AI is and is not; opportunities and limitations; human vs AI strengths; basic prompt engineering for teachers.
English Focus
Giving opinions; certainty/uncertainty; discussing future trends.
Project
Your personal AI Teaching Manifesto.
AI Safety, Ethics, and IT Security
Topics
Data privacy; student information; GDPR awareness; hallucinations and misinformation; responsible AI use.
English Focus
Advising/recommending; explaining risks; modal verbs (should, must, might, need to).
Project
An AI Safety Policy for your classroom, school, or business.
AI for Speaking Activities
Topics
Conversation generation; role plays; discussion questions; personalized speaking tasks; adapting for levels.
English Focus
Classroom instructions; explaining procedures; encouraging participation.
Project
Five AI-assisted speaking activities.
AI for Reading and Writing
Topics
Simplifying/adapting texts; comprehension questions; supporting student writing; feedback on written work; differentiation.
English Focus
Academic/classroom vocabulary; constructive feedback; explaining improvements.
Project
An AI-enhanced reading or writing lesson.
AI for Content Creation and Multimedia
Topics
Images, worksheets, presentations, short videos, interactive materials; responsible use of AI visuals.
English Focus
Describing visual information; presentation language; explaining design choices.
Project
A multimedia classroom resource.
AI for Courses and Educational Websites
Topics
Online course design; landing pages; teacher websites; membership communities; marketing educational services; organizing course content.
English Focus
Persuasive language; professional communication; explaining value.
Project
A mini online course, teacher website, or landing page.
AI for Assessment and Feedback
Topics
Rubrics; test creation; automated feedback; performance tracking; evaluating progress; avoiding over-reliance.
English Focus
Evaluative language; constructive feedback; describing strengths and weaknesses.
Project
An AI-supported assessment system.
AI Lesson Planning and Final Showcase
Topics
AI-assisted lesson planning; workflow automation; building personal teaching systems; responsible long-term use.
English Focus
Presenting projects; reflective communication; explaining teaching choices.
Project
Present your AI-Enhanced Teaching Portfolio (one lesson plan, one assessment tool, one classroom activity, one online resource/website concept, one personal AI teaching workflow).
How the Course Works
Before Class
- Short vocabulary preparation
- Key AI terminology
- Mini reading or listening tasks
- Prompt examples
During Class
One 90-minute live online session per week — small-group discussion, English communication practice, guided AI experimentation, collaborative project work, practical teacher-focused problem solving.
After Class
- Actionable, implementable homework each week
- Reflection tasks
- Portfolio development
- Peer feedback
Suggested AI Tools
Participants may work with tools such as: ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, DeepSeek, Grok, Mistral Le Chat, Canva AI, Gamma, NotebookLM.
The course does not require paid access to all tools — participants only need access to at least one major AI assistant.
Certificate
Participants who complete the course and final portfolio receive a certificate of completion from Professor Korten.
Ready to Join?
Secure your place in the next cohort. Limited small-group places available.
Have a question before joining? Contact us for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be advanced in English?
No. B1 level or higher is enough. Key vocabulary is introduced before each class.
Do I need to be good with technology?
No. You only need basic computer and internet skills. The course is designed for teachers, not programmers.
Do I need a paid AI account?
No. A free account with one major AI assistant is enough, although some paid tools may offer additional features.
Is this only for English teachers?
It’s especially useful for English teachers, but teachers of other subjects who want to improve their English and use AI in teaching also benefit.
Will I create real teaching materials?
Yes. Each week includes a practical project. By the end you’ll have a complete AI-enhanced teaching portfolio.
Is the course theoretical or practical?
Highly practical. Participants discuss, create, test, and present AI-supported teaching resources.
Start Teaching Smarter
Build practical AI skills, improve your professional English, and create a portfolio of resources you can use immediately.