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We never take advantage of the whole repertoire of vocabulary of a language when we communicate. In everyday life conversations we use around 2000 words. From a language learning point of view, it’s very efficient to know these 2000 words to be able to understand most of the communication around you. Read more
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International Youth Work / Living & Working Abroad
by Michael Kimmig · Published 27/08/2018 · Last modified 19/09/2018
What do you need to know to start your voluntary service in Poland? – Check out information and resources for volunteering activities within the European Solidarity Corps (also known as European Voluntary Service) and the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme: volunteering, learning and Youthpass, Poland, it’s history, places to see and travelling tips, learning the Polish language and working with children and youth. Read more
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Digital Tools can make virtual team collaboration easier and more efficient. The Web 2.0 tools focus on different team activities: organise, communicate, write, brainstorm, collect, store/share and publish. Read more
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Interpersonal conflicts offer great opportunities for learning and innovation. To use the potential of conflicts we need to understand them: analysing their roots and dynamics as well as our own responses to conflict situations helps us to understand and resolve interpersonal conflicts in a constructive way. Read more
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The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an initiative from European Union which provides opportunities for young people to volunteer and/or work in projects that benefit people and communities around Europe. The programme is offering volunteer and occupational activities that support non-governmental organisations, local authorities or private companies in addressing challenging situations across the European Union. Read more
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Which story about our life do we tell others? And which one should we tell? Read more
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Have you ever felt lost in another country, not having any idea what is going on around you and people and culture throw you off balance? – “Going Abroad: How to deal with Culture Shock?” Online Course walks you through the process of transition entering a new, unknown culture in order to live and work abroad. Read more
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Mentoring is playing a key role in the support structure of volunteer opportunities organised within the Erasmus+ Youth in Action and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Programme. “Learn to be a Mentor” provides resources for mentoring volunteers. Read more
International Youth Work / Learning & Development
by Michael Kimmig · Published 21/05/2018 · Last modified 15/05/2018
Das Einsteigertraining “Jugendbegegnungen+” ermöglicht den TeilnehmerInnen, Jugendbegegnungen im Rahmen des Programms Erasmus+ Jugend in Aktion von der Idee über die Programmgestaltung bis hin zur Antragstellung zu planen. Training 06.-09. November 2018 in Bonn Read more
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“Między Innymi” (engl. “Among Others”) aims at developing intercultural awareness and competence of future teachers, educators, youth and social workers and bringing Intercultural and Non-Formal Education to Higher Education Institutions. The initiative started 2010 in Poland and is a joint initiative between the Foundation for the Development of the Education System (FRSE) and the German-Polish Youth Office (PNWM). Read more
International Youth Work / Learning & Development
by Michael Kimmig · Published 10/04/2018 · Last modified 01/05/2018
Publikacja“Meant to be a Mentor” jest praktycznym przewodnikiem dla mentorów wolontariatu. Zawiera gotowe pomysły i modele wsparcia wolontariuszy w projektach Wolontariatu Europejskiego / Europejski Korpus Solidarności w ramach Programu Erasmus +. Read more
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