Irish culture and literature can be a creative and meaningful way for Erasmus+ teachers to practise English while discovering Dublin’s literary heritage.
An abecedarium, sometimes called an ABC, is a collection of words arranged in alphabetical order. Each word helps explain a topic, idea or story.
During one week at ISI Dublin, a group of Erasmus+ teachers created an abecedarium while studying Irish history, culture and literature. The project focused on the life and work of the Irish writer, poet and Nobel Prize winner William Butler Yeats, also known as W. B. Yeats.
The group explored words connected to Yeats, Irish literature and the cultural material presented to visitors at the National Library of Ireland. This made the activity a creative way to learn about Irish culture while practising English in a meaningful context.
Irish culture and literature course Dublin
This type of classroom project helps teachers and Erasmus+ participants use English to discuss culture, literature, history and personal interpretation. Instead of only reading about a topic, participants can connect new vocabulary with real places, writers and cultural experiences in Dublin.
For many international teachers, studying in Ireland is also a chance to discover Dublin’s literary heritage. The city has strong connections with writers such as W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and Bram Stoker. You can also learn more about why many participants choose to study in Dublin as part of their teacher training experience.
Erasmus teachers in Dublin
Erasmus teachers Dublin
The abecedarium was completed by Erasmus+ participants as part of their learning experience at ISI Dublin. Activities like this support language development, cultural awareness and professional exchange between teachers from different countries.
Teachers interested in similar experiences can explore our Erasmus courses for teachers in Dublin, which combine English language development, Special Topics, cultural activities and international learning.
Created by our Erasmus+ participants
This project was created by the following participants during their week at ISI Dublin:
- Tīna Halvarsone
- Elin Oehrn
- Janina Massuthe
- Heike Emde
- Julia Patino
- Anneli O'Connor
- Silvana Solonezki
- Aasa Engman
- David Quintana Agenjo
- Diego Rodríguez Sanz
Learning beyond the classroom
At ISI Dublin, cultural learning is an important part of the student and teacher experience. Participants can continue discovering the city through our Social Programme for Teachers in Dublin, which includes cultural activities, guided tours, conversation practice and weekend trips.