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Training Greek Officers in NATO Terminology via Distance Learning By Teti Kontaxi HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES About the course Requirements Software in Use Course Benefits What people say about the course Military School of Foreign Languages Distance Learning Who is it for and what does it offer? Officers from all over the country. Military Terminology General knowledge on NATO issues HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES About the Course CONTENT NATO origins NATO today NATO operations and their main principles NATO joint councils ESP HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES About the Course 14 weeks Twice a year 24 units( non real time lessons) 3 real time lessons( synchronous) 20 participants 1 tutor HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Requirements Good command of the English Language ( Above B2 Level) Basic Knowledge of Information Technology and Internet Internet Connection( ISDN Line) Necessary equipment for Internet connection (Microphone, Speakers ,Webcamera optional ) HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Software in use Estia Centra HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES ESTIA Software used for the asynchronous lessons 24 units uploaded-one unit every 4 days Direct communication between tutor and students through e-mail Virtual notice board Supplementary reference material HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES ESTIA SAMPLE UNIT 5 ORIGINS OF THE ALLIANCE AND ITS FUNDAMENTAL SECURITY TASKS - - It provides an indispensable foundation for a stable security environment in Europe based οn the growth of democratic institutions and commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes. It seeks to create an environment in which no country would be able to intimidate or coerce any European nation or to impose hegemony through the threat or use of force. Ιn accordance with Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, it serves as a transatlantic forum for Allied consultations on any issues affecting the vital interests of its members, including developments which might pose risks to their security. It facilitates co-ordination of their efforts in fields of common concern. It provides deterrence and defence against any form of aggression against the territory of any ΝΑΤΟ member state. It preserves a strategic balance within Europe. evident = προφανής, φανερός expansionist = επεκτατικός -Fface = αντιμετωπίζω found = ιδρύω foundation = θεμέλιο freely = ελεύθερα -Ggovernment = διακυβέρνηση growth = ανάπτυξη, αύξηση -Hhegemony = ηγεμονία -Iideological = ιδεολογικός illegal = παράνομος impose = επιβάλλω imposition = επιβολή in a manner = κατά τρόπο in view of = λαμβάνοντας υπόψη increasingly = αυξανόμενα, όλο και περισσότερο indispensable = απαραίτητος, ουσιώδης intend = σκοπεύω, προτίθεμαι internal = εσωτερικός intimidate = εκφοβίζω -Jjoin = γίνομαι μέλος -Lleadership = ηγεσία, αρχηγία -Mmark = σημειώνω, σημαδεύω Exam 1 Question : 28 In urban warfare, concrete canyons formed by rows of buildings ______ communications. 1. subject 2. hamper 3. overlook 4. dispatch Question : 29 Choose the correct word 1. επιβολή 2. διαλειτουργικότητα 3. εναλλαξιμότητα 4. ευκαμψία interoperability enforcement interchangeability flexibility Question : 30 Give the definition in English Expansionist: Exam 2 Question 1 : Use 2 words from the vocabulary and form 2 sentences for each word in a military context. HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Exam 3 Question 1 : Translate into Greek the last paragraph of the text ('In accordance with Article 4 ... a strategic balance within Europe.') HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Centra Software used for the Real time lessons (synchronous) Students log in on a prearranged date and time. Quizzes-conversation-revisionvocabulary exercises HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Centra Final Exam Two locations On line Supervisors Reliability insured HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Course Benefits for the Greek Army Cost Effective Allows monitoring of students progress Consistency guaranteed HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Course benefits for the students-officers Convenient and Accommodating Time and Cost Efficient Broadens Knowledge More effective for certain types of learners HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Convenient and Accommodating Does not require physical attendance Unbound by place and time Very convenient if the officers live in remote locations. Students work at their own pace in the time they have available Time and Cost Efficient Substantial cost savings due to elimination of travel expenses Does not interfere with work time since it can be done at any time HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Broadens Knowledge Extensive English language practice Enhances Computer and Internet skills Teaches project and time management at the same time HELLENIC MILITARY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES More effective for certain types of learners Less intimidating than instructor led courses Some students find talking easier in real time lessons since they have more time to think. Environmental Friendly Less or no paper used Less or no commuting WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE COURSE ‘The school combined English language practice with computer skills both absolutely necessary for the modern army. It was also flexible enough in order not to prevent us from keeping up with our duties’ WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE COURSE ‘The course saved the army money, time and space. It brought together officers from all over the country even if that was in a virtual class. I really enjoyed the real time lessons and I wish they were more. We covered a lot of material in such a short time…I feel I really learned a lot!’ 'It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change' - Charles Darwin - Military School of Foreign Languages End of presentation