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Strong points of the project

It’s based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Its expected result is the acquisition of specific partial competences in L2
Its target groups are also educators and NPO operators Non Profit Organisations
It takes into consideration that the target groups are adults
It plans learning activities in 6 languages: De, En, Es, Fr, It and Arabic
Arabic is introduced with its language’s structural characteristics
Many web-related social communication practices are introduced
A linguistic communicative audit addressing different needs is included
It’s supplied with a teacher’s guide with controlled or self-learning paths.

Multilingualism and learning

Usually publishers offer only language coursebooks for the general public. The Appe@l project (Apprendere l’Europa Attraverso le Lingue) intends to enhance partial L2 competences in stakeholders managing international projects in the fields of education, cooperation and solidarity.

Appe@l will update the products (in 3 languages: En, Fr, It) of the previous ALPEC Project, was coordinated by LEND and received the LABEL Prize in 2005 for its innovative features. The Appe@l's consortium intend to further disseminate these products in 3 new languages (Arabic, De, Es) and among new target groups , having noticed an increasing number of international projects involving EU, Mediterranean and South American countries and other stakeholders (municipalities, SMEs, ONGs).

The outcomes of APPE@L will be:
a flexible set of 4 language learning modules in 6 languages, aimed at diverse groups of stakeholders;a flexible and blended model training course (on-line and face-to-face) for language teacher trainers; a course guidebook; a CD-ROM containing all of the above and other resources; an interactive website providing self-access to learning/development materials; a wider established partner network for future multilateral collaborative projects.