Setting Up and Optimising Language Resource Centres has been designed with the purpose of introducing you to the concept, characteristics and components of virtual language resource centers, also to focus on relevant aspects of autonomous learning environments, online collaboration, web 2.0 tools, and to explore ways in which the effectiveness of these centres can be evaluated.

The purpose of this course is for you to reflect upon issues regarding the particular characteristics of young and beginning language learners and how to support their English learning process. Throughout the course you will gain knowledge in regards to learning and language learning and how to implement teaching strategies that address the needs and particular characteristics of young and beginning learners. There will be observations, theoretical revisions and practical exercises for planning, teaching, and evaluating learning in children and beginning learners.