Erasmus+ Project SLS4TEENS24 teachers from 4 countries gather for training under the sunny skies of Nantes

As part of the European University Alliance EUGREEN and the Erasmus+ project SLS4TEENS (Second Language Learning at School for All Teenagers), led by Delphine Guedat-Bittighoffer from the University of Angers, Marie-Ange Dat from Nantes Université co-organised a workshop that brought together experts from three partner institutions: the universities of Magdeburg (Germany), Extremadura (Spain), and Parma (Italy).

The event aimed to unite all the experimental classes involved in the project, with over 20 teachers receiving training in an innovative methodology focused primarily on oral language acquisition.

The workshop opened with a plenary session led by Delphine Guedat-Bittighoffer. Before handing the floor to the two workshop facilitators, David Macfarlane and Virginie Clavreul, Nadège Souchereau, Director of the Europe and International Office at Nantes Université, alongside Claire Dutertre, Erasmus+ Project Manager, presented the office’s key initiatives and highlighted several major European projects coordinated by the university.

Over the course of the two-day workshop, language teachers participated in plenary sessions as well as small group discussions that brought together educators from across the participating countries. The training sessions were designed to foster meaningful exchanges of pedagogical practices and classroom experiences—an essential component for the success of SLS4TEENS. The project is built on two core pillars: the psycho-emotional security of language learners and their ability to speak spontaneously in a foreign or second language.

In addition to the training sessions, the organisation of the workshop allowed participants to enjoy guided visits exploring the rich historical heritage of Nantes and to savour the region’s renowned gastronomy, made even more enjoyable by the beautiful weather.