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Basic English Course for Adults

Target group:

Adults (18+) who have never studied English before or only at a minimal level.

Learning objectives:

  • Basic self-introduction and handling everyday communication situations

  • Understanding and practicing location-related, travel, shopping, and appointment-setting scenarios

  • Learning to use an English dictionary independently

Curriculum (in 10-hour modules):

  1. Self-introduction, countries, occupations

  2. Family, numbers, telling the time

  3. Daily routine, basics of verb tenses

  4. Shopping, restaurants, food and drinks

  5. Giving directions, city, transportation

  6. Health, at the doctor’s, making appointments

Methodology:

  • Pair and group exercises

  • Communication games (e.g. role-play in a shop)

  • Board games or interactive applications (e.g. Quizlet, Wordwall)

Assessment:

  • Oral mini-presentation (e.g. presenting a CV)

  • Role-played communication situations

  • Language portfolio (collected learning materials)

Basic Russian Course for Adults

Target group:

Adults who have never studied Russian but are interested in it (e.g. for cultural reasons or due to family background).

Learning objectives:

  • Learning the Cyrillic alphabet

  • Basic communication (greetings, polite phrases)

  • Handling everyday conversation situations

Curriculum (in 10-hour modules):

  1. Reading and writing in Cyrillic

  2. Introducing oneself, polite expressions

  3. Family, home, daily routine

  4. Shops, markets, shopping

  5. Transportation, directions, weather

  6. Practicing everyday dialogues

Methodology:

  • Flashcards and games supporting Cyrillic writing

  • Musical approach (song lyrics in Russian)

  • Drama-based exercises (performing simple dialogues)

Assessment:

  • Spelling practice

  • Writing a short introduction

  • Situational conversation role-play

Target group:

Adults interested in the Spanish language and culture (e.g. for travel or work purposes).

Learning objectives:

  • Acquiring basic grammatical structures and vocabulary

  • Practicing Spanish pronunciation and intonation

  • Rehearsing real-life situations in Spanish

Curriculum (in 10-hour modules):

  1. Basic pronunciation, spelling, greetings

  2. Numbers, dates, telling time

  3. Food, drinks, and Spanish culinary culture

  4. Travel, transportation, giving directions

  5. Accommodation, shopping, services

  6. Leisure, hobbies, introduction to simple past tense

Methodology:

  • Culture-based learning (e.g. tapas night, music listening)

  • Drama games, improvisation

  • Online apps (Duolingo, Babbel, Memrise)

Assessment:

  • Performing a short dialogue in Spanish

  • Oral presentation about a favorite dish or trip

  • Creating a personal mini diary in Spanish

Target Group:

Adults who wish to become familiar with the Turkish language and culture (e.g. due to work relations, travel, or friendships).

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding Turkish letters and pronunciation

  • Learning basic greetings and self-introduction formulas

  • Comprehending and creating simple texts

Curriculum (10-hour modules):

  1. Turkish alphabet, pronunciation, introductions

  2. Family, occupations, numbers

  3. Food, drinks, and Turkish culture

  4. Places, city, transportation

  5. Time, daily routine, appointments

  6. Everyday situations: in a shop, at a restaurant, social interactions

Methodology:

  • Interactive cultural elements (e.g. preparing Turkish tea)

  • Comics and picture stories

  • Role-play practice (e.g. bargaining at the market)

Assessment:

  • Pronunciation exercise

  • Short situational dialogue

  • Individual self-introduction text

25-hour Non-formal Zumba Programme

Target Group:

Adults (18+) who wish to start or maintain an active lifestyle through a dance-based form of exercise.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants experience the joy of moving to music

  • Improved stamina, coordination, and body awareness

  • Participants will be able to independently perform simple Zumba choreographies

Curriculum (5-hour modules):

  1. Basic Zumba steps, warm-up, and musical rhythm awareness

  2. Introduction to Latin dance styles

  3. Practicing combinations (salsa, merengue, reggaeton elements)

  4. Mini choreographies and free movement

  5. Final session – group Zumba showcase and feedback

Methodology:

  • Music-based group sessions

  • Interactive choreographies

  • Mirror exercises

  • Gradual progression

Assessment:

  • Attendance

  • Active participation

  • Independent performance in the final showcase

Recommended Equipment:

  • Music player

  • Mirror

  • Sports mat

  • Comfortable workout clothes

Target Group:

Adults seeking physical and mental regeneration, stress reduction, improved mobility, and greater self-awareness.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants become familiar with basic yoga asanas

  • Breathing and body awareness are enhanced

  • Regular practice increases self-knowledge and flexibility

Curriculum (5-hour modules):

  • Breath observation and posture awareness

  • Basic yoga poses (standing, seated, supine)

  • Sun salutation and balance asanas

  • Relaxation and meditation techniques

  • Final session – gentle self-guided practice sequence

Methodology:

  • Slow-paced sessions

  • Guided relaxation

  • Verbal feedback and encouragement

  • Meditation practice

Assessment:

  • Reflective discussion

  • Participation

  • Progress in body awareness

Recommended Equipment:

  • Yoga mat

  • Blanket

  • Cushion

  • Soft background music

25-hour Non-formal Folk dance Programme

Target Group:

Adults interested in learning the basics of Hungarian folk dance as a cultural and community experience.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will acquire basic steps from dances of various Hungarian regions

  • They will develop a sense of rhythm and gain familiarity with folk music

  • They will experience the joy of dancing in a community setting

Curriculum (5-hour modules):

  • Rhythm awareness and movement coordination

  • Basic steps (e.g., csárdás, ugrós)

  • Partner dancing and spins

  • Learning a regional folk dance choreography

  • Folk dance party (táncház), final group presentation

Methodology:

  • Live or recorded traditional folk music

  • Movement instruction by a folk dance teacher

  • Partner and group exercises

Assessment:

  • Group performance of a choreography

  • Confidence in rhythm and steps

Recommended Equipment:

  • Folk dance-appropriate shoes

  • Open dance space

  • Music player

25-hour Non-formal Ballroom dance Programme

Target Group:

Adults who are open to exploring new forms of movement, enjoy dancing with a partner, or want to improve themselves in a fun and engaging way.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will learn the basic steps of ballroom dancing

  • They will improve their posture, rhythm, and self-confidence

  • Their coordination in partner dancing will develop

Curriculum (5-hour modules):

  • Basic ballroom dance steps: Viennese waltz, tango

  • Introduction to Latin dances: cha-cha, salsa

  • Partner communication and posture

  • Practicing mini choreographies

  • Final dance performance and group dance evening

Methodology:

  • Instructor-led dance classes

  • Repetitive practice sessions

  • Partner rotation exercises

Assessment:

  • Active participation

  • Confidence and safety in partner dancing

  • Final choreography performance

Recommended Equipment:

  • Dance shoes

  • Mirror-walled dance room

  • Music player

25-hour Non-formal Self-awareness Development Learning Program

Target Group:

Adults who wish to gain a deeper understanding of their own functioning, motivations, and the dynamics of their relationships.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will identify their own strengths and values

  • Emotional awareness and self-reflection skills will improve

  • They will be able to make more conscious decisions in their personal and professional lives

Curriculum (5-hour modules):

  1. Self-image, values, self-confidence

  2. Recognizing emotions, assertiveness

  3. Conflict management styles

  4. Goal setting, identifying personal resources

  5. Summary and action planning

Methodology:

  • Self-awareness tests

  • Small and large group exercises

  • Role-playing scenarios

  • Journal writing

  • Guided discussions

Assessment:

  • Reflective exercises

  • Mini self-reflection portfolio

  • Group feedback sessions

Recommended Tools:

  • Paper

  • Pens

  • Colored cards

  • Flipchart

  • Collection of self-awareness tests

25-hour Career Orientation and Life Path Planning Non-formal Learning Program

Target Group:

Adults considering a career change, a new start, or aiming to support career starters.

Learning Objectives:

  • Developing career orientation based on self-awareness

  • Identifying participants’ competences and areas of interest

  • Applying decision-making and planning steps consciously

Curriculum (5-hour modules):

  1. Values, motivation, interests

  2. Mapping personal competences

  3. The world of professions and employability skills

  4. Decision-making and planning techniques

  5. Personal career plan and feedback

Methodology:

  • Life path interviews

  • Tests and inventories

  • SWOT analysis

  • Role-play (job interview simulation)

  • Group decision-making simulations

Assessment:

  • Presentation of individual career plan

  • Career portrait drawing or flipchart-based planning

Recommended Tools:

  • Profession information materials

  • Career cards

  • Projector

  • Digital tools and tests (e.g., ONET, EUMentor)

25-hour Burnout Prevention and Stress Management Non-formal Learning Program

Target Group:

Adults experiencing workplace or life-related stress, especially those working in helping professions, education, or healthcare.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will learn to recognize the signs and stages of burnout

  • They will acquire tools for managing personal stress and promoting recovery

  • They will improve their self-boundary awareness and time management skills

Curriculum (5-hour modules):

  1. Phases and symptoms of burnout

  2. Mapping one’s own stress profile

  3. Coping strategies and stress management tools

  4. Personal boundaries, saying no, time organization

  5. Regenerative techniques and relaxation

Methodology:

  • Psychoeducational presentations

  • Individual and group exercises

  • Guided relaxation techniques

  • Elements of art therapy

  • Circle discussions

Assessment:

  • Personal reflection on changes in stress management

  • Development of an individual recovery plan

Recommended Tools:

  • Printed questionnaires and tests

  • Soothing music

  • Relaxation materials

  • Candle or soft lighting

  • Cushion or yoga pillow

25-hour Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Non-formal Learning Program

Target Group:

Adults who wish to eat more consciously and gain a better understanding of the components of a healthy lifestyle.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will learn about the main nutrient groups

  • They will be able to create simple, healthy meal plans

  • They will make more conscious decisions in terms of eating, sleep, and physical activity

Curriculum (5-hour modules):

  1. Basic concepts: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fiber

  2. Eating habits – good and bad routines

  3. Simple meal planning, allergens, additives

  4. Hydration, sleep, and exercise in relation to nutrition

  5. Healthy daily routine, setting personal goals

Methodology:

  • Interactive presentations

  • Food label analysis

  • Creating sample daily menus

  • Cooking practice

Assessment:

  • Personal nutrition plan

  • Food and habit diary

  • Group presentations

  • Quiz

Recommended Tools:

  • Illustrated menu cards

  • Projector

  • Basic kitchen tools

25-hour Non-formal Sports Program – Badminton

Target Group:

Adults who are interested in discovering this sport for recreational purposes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will acquire the basic rules and strokes of badminton

  • Develop coordination, speed, and stamina

  • Be able to conduct a game independently

Curriculum (5-hour modules):

  1. Equipment overview, rules, warm-up techniques

  2. Types of strokes: basic shots, smashes, net play

  3. Court movement and positioning

  4. Doubles play, rotation, tactics

  5. Mini-tournament and final matches

Methodology:

  • Demonstrations

  • Practice in pairs

  • Situation-based games

  • Competitive simulations

  • Personal progress journals

Assessment:

  • Active participation

  • Tracking individual improvement

  • Fair play

  • Performance in final matches

Recommended Equipment:

  • Badminton rackets

  • Shuttlecocks

  • Net

  • Indoor or outdoor court

  • Cones

  • Stopwatch

180-hour ICDL Non-formal Learning Program

Target Group:

Adults who wish to acquire basic digital competences for everyday life and work. No prior IT knowledge is required.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to use a computer, operating system, and office software safely and effectively.

  • They will understand internet safety, data handling, and digital communication.

  • They will be prepared to complete the ICDL module exams at a practical level.

Duration and Structure:

The 180-hour program is divided into 9 modules, each consisting of 20 hours.

Curriculum (20 hours per module):

  1. Digital Essentials
    Basic concepts, hardware/software, file management, operating system (Windows).
    Method: demonstrations, hands-on exercises, simulations.

  2. Online Essentials
    Browsing, search techniques, safe internet usage, email functions.
    Method: live examples, task sequences.

  3. Word Processing (Word)
    Creating documents, formatting, tables, images, printing.
    Method: practical exercises, reproducing sample documents.

  4. Spreadsheets (Excel)
    Basic formulas, rows and columns, formatting, charts, functions.
    Method: example-based tasks, data management exercises.

  5. Database Management (Access)
    Creating tables, queries, forms, reports.
    Method: building from templates.

  6. Presentation Tools (PowerPoint)
    Slide creation, multimedia elements, animations, presentation mode.
    Method: individual presentations, peer review.

  7. IT Security
    Passwords, viruses, phishing, data protection, GDPR basics.
    Method: case studies, situational exercises.

  8. Digital Collaboration
    Cloud storage, Google account management, co-editing, chat and video conferencing.
    Method: practice using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.

  9. Applied Digital Problem Solving
    Complex project work: e.g. CV + Excel budget + presentation.
    Method: project work, independent tasks, digital portfolio creation.

Methodology:

  • All modules are practice-oriented, with individual computer-based tasks.

  • Emphasis on individual and pair work instead of lectures and demonstrations.

  • Includes peer review, mentored individual work, troubleshooting, and reflective discussions.

Assessment:

  • Each module ends with a mini final task (e.g., 1 document, 1 table, 1 query, etc.).

  • Final evaluation: digital portfolio + oral presentation of what was learned.

  • Optional final test simulation to prepare for official ICDL exams.

28-hour Non-Formal Learning Programme on Mental Health and Lifestyle

Target Group:

Adults who wish to take more conscious care of their mental well-being, develop emotional and communication skills, and adopt a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to recognize and become aware of sources of stress and apply relaxation and breathing techniques.

  • They will develop greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and goal-setting abilities.

  • They will learn to communicate more effectively, collaborate with others, and manage conflicts.

  • They will start building a health-conscious and more balanced lifestyle.

Curriculum (divided into 2–4 hour modules):

  • Introduction to Mental Hygiene
    Participants are introduced to the concept, significance, and principles of mental hygiene. They reflect on their mental state and explore paths to emotional well-being.

  • Stress Management and Relaxation
    Participants identify signs and causes of stress. They try out various relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and physical stress-relief methods.

  • Developing Emotional Intelligence
    This session focuses on recognizing and managing emotions, and developing empathy. Participants improve their ability to identify their own and others’ feelings.

  • Healthy Lifestyle and Nutrition
    Through practical examples, participants explore healthy eating habits, the importance of physical activity and sleep, and how to create a balanced daily routine.

  • Positive Psychology and Happiness
    Participants explore the role of gratitude, joy, and optimism in mental well-being. Creative exercises help strengthen a positive self-image.

  • Communication Skills Development
    The focus is on assertiveness, active listening, “I” messages, and conflict resolution. Participants practice the learned techniques in role-play scenarios.

  • Self-awareness and Goal Setting
    Through reflective exercises, participants clarify their values, life goals, and vision for the future. They create an individual goal-setting plan.

  • Practical Summary and Final Tasks
    In the final stage, participants apply the acquired knowledge in complex closing exercises and present—individually or in groups—how they will integrate what they learned into their daily lives.

Methodology:

  • Short, interactive presentations

  • Group discussions, experiential and reflective exercises

  • Relaxation and movement-based tasks

  • Artistic tools (drawing, collage-making, musical tuning-in)

  • Journaling, feedback circles, coaching-style questioning

Assessment Methods:

  • Continuous observation during exercises

  • Individual final task (e.g., action plan or self-reflection presentation)

  • Oral feedback and group evaluation on the final day

Recommended Materials:

  • Relaxing music

  • Yoga mats

  • Flipchart

  • Writing supplies

  • Drawing paper

  • Colored pencils

  • Projector

  • Self-assessment tests

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