The 2027 Agen Workshop
33 hours of professional training for foreign language CI teachers
(Language Labs included)
July 26th – July 31st 2027 | Agen France
Language Labs
15 Hours with an expert teacher.
(Students have a choice of 6 languages)
July 26th – July 30th 2027 | Agen France
Meet our Teachers
Learn more about the wonderful people who help to make The Agen Workshop a success.
Click on the images to read about each person.
What is The Agen Workshop?
At the Agen Workshop we do not promote any one method or any particular author. We are open and curious about all methods which recognize the importance of putting Comprehensible Input at the center of our classroom practice. Dr. Stephen Krashen’s work on how languages are acquired has inspired teachers around the world to move away from rote work and memorization to exchanging interesting ideas, stories and information, to authentic communication in the classroom that leads to genuine acquisition.
33 hours of Professional Training
It is possible to receive graduate credits from the University of the Pacific for your participation in the Agen Workshop.
- Afternoon and evening coaching sessions
- An opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with teachers from Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, Canada and the United States.
Our Secret Weapon is Lunch!
Some new participants have trouble understanding why there is a three hour break for lunch. Agen has a wide variety of cozy, low-priced restaurants that take their food seriously. It’s actually difficult to get in and out in less than an hour without insulting the chef.
Over the years we have discovered that the relaxed conversations that take place during lunchtime over a good meal, conversations that allow participants to exchange their ideas and digest all they have seen during the Language Labs and the presentations are an essential part of the Agen experience.
The day starts with a Language Lab where the participant can be a Student interested in Acquiring a new language, or an Observer. After the class, a Facilitator will lead a debriefing session to point out and explain the strategies used by the Lab Teacher.
Saturday morning the conference comes to a close with a talk by the keynote speaker and a picnic for all, with plenty of time to say good-bye to all your new friends from around the world.
The Agen Workshop takes place in the Lycée Saint Caprais and is within easy walking distance of the train station and the hotels, restaurants, shops and museums.
A Few Words from Past Participants
3 simple steps to get started
1. Reserve your place
2. Book your travel
3. Meet new friends, learn new skills and inspire your students
