About the Erasmus training course Mastering Intercultural Communication

Learn to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults from different cultures and backgrounds in our Intercultural Communication Course: develop skills to manage diversity in Lisbon. This Erasmus+ KA1 course has been designed for teachers, trainers and professionals working with migrants and in diverse contexts. It provides practical tools to improve communication, avoid misunderstandings and promote positive intercultural relationships.

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What You Will Learn: Intercultural Communication Skills and Competences

Knowledge

  • Essential principles of intercultural communication
  • Strategies to improve dialogue between cultures
  • Practical understanding of diversity and inclusion

Competences

  • Communicating effectively with multicultural audiences
  • Managing linguistic and cultural barriers
  • Using appropriate pedagogical tools and methods for diverse contexts
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Detailed Intercultural Communication Course Programme (5 Days)

Day 1: Intercultural Communication – what is it?

  • Fundamentals of communication 
  • Reflection on stereotypes and prejudice
  • Strategies to communicate in diverse settings 
  • External activity: Intercultural Lisbon 

Day 2: Key Competences for Communication – who is capable?

  • Intercultural competence profiles 
  • Role-play to identify communication barriers 
  • Testing tools for effective communication 
  • Intercultural snack – taste the diversity 

Day 3: Promoting Dialogue and Communication – how do we do it?

  • Communication dynamics, trust and engagement 
  • Strategies to improve intercultural dialogue 
  • Practical exercises 
  • Pedagogical visit – Discover Lisbon through the voice of a migrant 

Day 4: Communicating in Diverse Educational Contexts – challenges and tools

  • Communication challenges with migrant communities 
  • Intercultural welcoming strategies 
  • Inclusive communication practices 

Day 5: Intercultural Dialogue and Emotional Management – what strengths do I have?

  • Identifying and managing emotions in intercultural interactions 
  • Activities to work on emotional awareness 
  • Techniques for empathetic communication 
  • Positive messages in a bottle 

Active and Participatory Methodologies

The course uses practice-based learning methods:

  • Group dynamics
  • Role-play and simulations
  • Narratives and storytelling
  • Guided cultural visits
  • Visual facilitation
  • Sharing useful resources for communicating in multicultural contexts
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Upcoming courses

For groups of 8 or more people, the schedule can be adjusted.

March 2026: 2nd to 6th
June 2026: 15th to 19th
August 2026: 24th to 28th
September / October 2026: 28th to 2nd October
November 2026: 16th to 20th

Who Is This Course For?

Teachers and educators, trainers and youth workers, psychologists, social workers, mediators and community educators, school counsellors and pedagogical teams, as well as professionals working with migrants in schools, NGOs or community projects. This profile is ideal for those working in primary and secondary schools, adult education and training, vocational education, migrant reception and integration institutions, civil society organisations, and inclusive cultural spaces such as libraries, museums, and similar contexts.

Format and location

In-person course, at the headquarters of the Lisbon City Foundation, in Lisbon.

Duration

5 days
7-day course also available

Tuition and services included

Eligible for Erasmus+ KA1 funding

  • Certificate of Participation
  • Europass Mobility Document
  • Coffee breaks
  • Administrative support
  • Cultural activities
400€ 5 days
560€ 7 days

Certification

Lisbon City Foundation (OID E10100997)

Contacts

📞 +351 964 581 360
✉️ training@fundacaocidadedelisboa.pt

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Testimonials

Alumni Experiences

What do participants in the Lisbon City Foundation courses say?

A very rewarding course, it was an important achievement for me.

Erasmus KA1 Course Participant

For me, it was the ideal balance: a welcoming environment and engaging dynamics, without losing the formal and structured aspect of the training.

Erasmus KA1 Course Participant

The trainers are very good at valuing each participant's contribution. Excellent content that can be applied in different work contexts.

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Training team

Almudena Ferro
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Almudena Ferro

Master's degree in Social Work, Welfare State, and Social Intervention Methodologies, with over nine years of professional experience in the field of community social intervention, in Portugal and Spain. Interested in social change projects, she has mainly worked in the areas of education, inclusion, human rights, children and youth, volunteering, and migration, as a technician and coordinator of social projects. As a certified trainer, she has created and implemented training programs aimed at volunteer networks, teachers, educators, and youth workers in the fields of interculturality, inclusion, and diversity management in educational contexts, both nationally and internationally.

Rute Machado
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Rute Machado

Master's degree in Educational Sciences, specializing in Educational Administration, and a bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology. Full member of the Portuguese Psychologists Association. Certified and accredited trainer for teacher training. She has experience since 2005 in community intervention, particularly in school settings, focusing on the development of personal, social, academic, and civic awareness programs for children and young people. Developed and implemented training programs for teachers, social workers, and volunteers, promoting academic success and education for development and global citizenship. Believes in positive change through respect and equality for all.

Camila Brito
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Camila Brito

Project technician and intercultural mediator, currently pursuing a Master's degree in International Relations, she has experience in youth projects at both national and international levels. She worked as a technician in the FOCO Project, conducting group sessions with young people in educational settings, aiming to promote self-awareness and develop soft skills among vulnerable youth, thus preventing school dropout and other risky behaviors, and enhancing academic success. She also facilitated the Erasmus+ Tools for YOU*! project alongside the LCF team and the Lisbon Youth Center. Additionally, she has experience in organizing Portuguese and literacy courses, as well as informal conversation groups for migrant and refugee populations.

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