Erasmus+ Staff Week: Slovene for Beginners

The course is intended for staff at higher education institutions and foreign language teachers who wish to learn a new, less widely used European language and immerse themselves in a new culture.

Application deadline: 10 July 2025

25–29 August 2025

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Course

  • The course aims to help participants learn Slovene, experience Slovene culture, and develop professionally. It also provides opportunities for networking and personal growth.
  • It adds value by improving global skills and building international partnerships. It also encourages new teaching and learning methods.
  • Activities include a 20-hour Slovene language course and afternoon sessions with cultural tours, workshops, networking, and outdoor activities.
  • Expected outcomes are better language skills, cultural understanding, and building confidence by learning a new language in a relaxed atmosphere. It also strengthens international connections and promotes good teaching and learning practices.

Schedule

 

Mon, 25 August

Tue, 26 August

Wed, 27 August

Thu, 28 August

Fri, 29 August
9.00–12.30 Language Course Language Course Language Course Language Course Language Course
Afternoon Activities Get-Together Lunch Tour of Ljubljana A trip to Lake Bled National Gallery  Closing Ceremony

Number of Class Hours*: 30

  • 20 hours: in the classroom
  • 10 hours: accompanying programme

*1 class hour = 45 minutes

Location

Ljubljana

Price: 380 EUR

The learning materials are included in the price.

  • Accompanying Programme

    Monday

    1.00–2.30 pm

    Get-Together Lunch

    After the first course session, we will go to a nearby restaurant, have a taste of Slovene food and get to know each other better.

    Tuesday

    2.30–4.00 pm

    Tour of Ljubljana Old Town Centre

    Ljubljana’s size places it among middle-sized to large European cities. It is charming because it is small and has everything that the big capitals have. Traces from all the rich historical periods have been preserved: remains of the Roman Emona, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau facades, decorated portals, and romantic bridges that embellish the Ljubljanica river. A visit to the old town centre will take us to Ljubljana’s main sights.

    Wednesday

    2.30–7.00 pm

    A trip to Lake Bled

    Picture postcard views and historic sites make Bled one of the most popular tourist destinations in Slovenia. Bled is famous worldwide because of the castle and the lake with the island and the church. The lake is surrounded by beautiful forests and high peaks of the Alps. We will drive to Bled by bus; the ride is about 40 minutes long. There we will be able to enjoy nature, go for a walk or take a boat trip on the lake. 

    Thursday

    2.30–4.00 pm

    Visit to the National Gallery

    The National Gallery of Slovenia is a place where the largest collection of works of art originating from Slovene territory is kept. The art stretches from Middle Ages to Modernism. We will visit the gallery’s permanent collection containing works of European paint schools from the 12th to the 20th century.

    Friday

    12.30–1.00 pm

    Closing Ceremony

    During a short closing ceremony, participants will receive their certificates of attendance.

  • Certificates

    At the end of the course, participants who attend at least 80% of the classes, will receive a certificate of attendance.

  • Accommodation

    The Centre for Slovene does not organise accommodation, however, it is recommended that you arrange it prior to your arrival to Slovenia. Some information about budget accommodation in Ljubljana is available on our website. More …

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