236 English General Courses for adults in Ireland

The Standard General English course is the most in-demand course that CES offers their students, mainly due to offering an ideal weekly commitment of 20 hours of lessons that guarantees participants’ steady progression over the weeks and months - all without taking up too much of your time. Each lesson lasts for 55 minutes at their Dublin location, which is the longest that CES provides.

You can expect your morning classes to be delivered by two different teachers. Grammar and accuracy are usually worked on separately from their more conversation-oriented lessons, as their priority is to make sure that students are able to use grammar structures accurately before putting them to use.

There are a total of 7 level groups that you may be assigned to, ranging from Beginner all the way up to Proficiency.

You will have the opportunity to study either English or Gaelic in your teacher’s home. The timetable has to be agreed upon with your teacher, but overall you will take 15 hours of personalised one-to-one classes every week. These lessons are based on the topics and grammar rules that you personally want to study the most.

Dublin is English-speaking for all intents and purposes, but you can also find a considerable number of people to speak Gaelic with due to Ireland keeping their native language alive in the education system. This is a city that offers reliable public transport, and a more relaxed pace of life than many other capital cities in Europe.

You can expect to have your meals provided by your host family, who will also try their best to help you find your feet and settle into life in Dublin in any way they can. HLI has positioned Local Organiser staff in Dublin for the purposes of resolving any potential small problems that might arise during your studies.
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.

This course includes medical insurance and learner protection insurance.

This course is available for first visa enrolments, not extensions.

Additional exam fees:

• TIE EUR 130
• IELTS EUR 220

EC English in Dublin attracts students from all over the world for their General English courses, thanks to their team of experienced and professional tutors who deliver carefully planned lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced students.

Each of the four main language skills (Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading) are given equal importance, and will all be worked on evenly.

Since your weekly classes only add up to 15 hours in total, you will have more than enough time for exploring Dublin’s nightlife, entertainment, and general friendly atmosphere from the Irish locals.

Additional fees for students enrolled for 25 weeks:

• Admin fee: EUR 300.
• Health insurance: EUR 150.
• Learner protection: EUR 150.

You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively.

This General English course of 20 lessons will help students to develop their core English skills, combine English lessons with their travels and learn with Kaplan’s unique K+ curriculum. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. Students will also have access to K+ Online complementary learning materials.
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• Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): EUR 20 per week.

Lessons take place from Monday to Thursday.

Each day the class is divided into two sessions:

• Morning Session A 9:00 to 11:00
  
• Morning Session B 11:30 to 13:10
  Sessions A and B are taught by different teachers to give you exposure to a variety of accents and teaching styles. In general, Lesson A focuses on developing your Grammar, Vocabulary, and Functional Language. Lesson B focuses on interactive communication with an emphasis on Speaking Skills and Pronunciation.

No matter which level your English skills are currently at, the General English Group Lessons will assign you to a group that closely matches where you are right now in your language journey. There are 20 lessons per week for you to develop your English in, with each of these lasting 45 minutes each.

The course follows the curriculum set out by the textbook that the school uses, and this will be complemented by a range of dynamic activities from the experienced and qualified teachers.

Classes take place from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 12:15.