English Courses in Cork, Ireland
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The small number of students per class ensures effective teaching with the flexibility to meet your individual needs, in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. You have a progress test and a personal tutorial with your principal teacher each week. Courses have a cultural component, which helps you to learn about Irish culture and the Irish way of life.
Standard English Course
The Standard Course focuses on practical communication skills with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Reading and writing activities provide you with opportunities to interact with other students. Vocabulary, idioms and grammar are practised in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency.
20 tuition hours per week
Course Timetable: Monday to Friday 09.00 - 12.55hrs
Group size: Average 8 - 10 students (maximum 12)
Levels: Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C2)
Starting dates: Any Monday
Course length: Any number of weeks
Intensive English Course
The Intensive Course follows the same programme as the Standard Course during the morning. The six afternoon hours focus on developing communication skills. Task-based learning gives you regular and structured opportunities to speak while practising the skills and language you need to use in everyday life.
26 tuition hours per week
Course Timetable: Monday to Friday 09.00 - 12.55hrs + Tuesday to Thursday 14.10 - 16.00hrs
Group size: Average 8 - 10 students (maximum 12)
Levels: Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C2)
Starting dates: Any Monday
Course length: Any number of weeks
From mid-June to mid-September, the Intensive Course is available with an afternoon business component. The six afternoon hours focus on developing the vocabulary and communication skills required in business contexts. You must have at least an intermediate level of English to attend the Business Course. For dates refer to enrolment details.
Combination English Course
The Standard Course is supplemented with 5 or 10 hours of individual tuition. Your teacher focuses on your particular needs and objectives, which may include general English or business English.
25 or 30 tuition hours per week
Course Timetable: Standard Course + 5 or 10 individual tuition hours
Group size: Average 8 - 10 students (maximum 12)
Levels: Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C2)
Starting dates: Any Monday
Course length: Any number of weeks
From mid-June to mid-September, the Intensive Course is available with an afternoon business component. The six afternoon hours focus on developing the vocabulary and communication skills required in business contexts. You must have at least an intermediate level of English to attend the Business Course. For dates refer to enrolment details.
Cambridge Examination English Course
First Certificate in English / Certificate in Advanced English / Certificate of Proficiency in English
20 tuition hours per week
Course Timetable: Monday to Friday 09.00 - 12.55hrs
Group size: Average 8 - 10 students (maximum 12)
Levels: Intermediate (B1.2) to Upper Advanced (C2)
Starting dates & Course Length:: January, March & September 2007
The highly intensive Cambridge Courses are designed to prepare you for the five components of the examinations (reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking). Prior to arrival, you do a pre-test so that you can make an informed decision on which examination course to join. Our teachers are experienced Cambridge examiners with many years of experience in examination preparation. You benefit from a combination of examination techniques and general language study. Supplementary examination practice takes place free of charge three afternoons per week.
TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC / BEC Examination Courses
4 tuition hours per week
Course Timetable: Tuesday and Thursday 14.10 -16.00hrs
Group size: Average 3 - 4 students (maximum 6)
Levels: Refer to information on individual examinations below
Starting dates: Every Tuesday
Course Length: Any number of weeks
Test of English as a Foreign Language
The TOEFL test is a recognised measure of your English language level and a high score is needed when you apply to attend a university or college. The test has four components: listening comprehension, structure, reading and writing. The TOEFL test in Ireland is computer-based. Minimum level: Intermediate
International English Language Testing System
The IELTS examination is a recognised measure of whether you are ready to study or train in the medium of English. It is recognised as a language requirement for entry to a university or college in Ireland or Britain. The examination consists of four papers: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Minimum level: Upper-Intermediate
Test of English for International Communication
The TOEIC examination tests your English proficiency in an international working environment and is useful if you wish to work for multinational companies. Businesses, government agencies and other public and private organisations accept TOEIC scores as proof of English skills in professional communication. The test has two components: listening and reading. Minimum level: Intermediate
Cambridge Business English Certificate Examinations
The BEC examinations offer you English Language qualifications for the purposes of international business. Businesses, government agencies and other public and private organisations accept BEC certificates as proof of English skills in work-related communication. The examinations consist of three papers: reading/writing, listening and speaking.
Entry Requirements:
BEC Vantage: Intermediate level (B1.2)
BEC Higher: Advanced level (C1)
Executive and Professional Courses
24 tuition hours per week
Course Timetable: Monday to Friday 09.00 - 12.55hrs + lunchtime with a tutor. Tuesday & Thursday 14.10 - 16.00
Group size: Average 4 (maximum 6)
Levels: Intermediate +
Starting dates 2007: February 12, March 26, April 16, June 11, July 2, July 30, September 10,
October 8, November 12
Course Length: 2 weeks
The Executive and Professional Course develops the communication skills you need to conduct professional tasks with complete confidence. It is highly interactive and based on extensive use of problem solving, practical role-plays and realistic case studies. Based on your needs, the course may include telephoning, discussions, conducting meetings, making presentations, e-commerce, dealing with facts and figures, interviewing, negotiating, describing trends, as well as a choice of stimulating topics such as sales and marketing, human resources, quality management and cross-cultural issues.
During the four afternoon hours, the course focuses on task-based practice related to the areas covered in the morning. Case studies and role-plays allow you to perfect the linguistic and communication skills that you have acquired during the morning sessions.
If your level of English is lower that intermediate, you are redirected to a Standard or Intensive Course with an appropriate adjustment of fees.
Individual Tuition
Any number of tuition hours
Individual tuition offers the most rapid, relevant and cost-effective form of language training. To maximise success, you are requested to
complete a detailed needs analysis questionnaire prior to arrival. This helps us to include your individual needs and objectives when designing the course. Your tutors can focus on general English or on the language skills you require for your profession or studies. You can choose any number of hours to suit your specific needs. You can start any Monday and continue for any number of weeks.
The Professional Development Course for Teachers of English
Comenius funding approved 26 tuition hours per week
Course Timetable: Monday to Friday 09.00 -12.55hrs + 14.00-16.00hrs (four afternoons)
Starting dates 2007: July 2, July 30, August 27
Course Length: 2 weeks
The Professional Development Course for Teachers of English aims to meet your professional needs in all aspects of English language teaching. You complete a needs analysis questionnaire which helps our highly qualified team of teacher trainers to design the programme to suit your objectives and interests. The course provides a balanced programme of methodology, classroom resourcing, current theory, cultural exposure and language enrichment. As a teacher of English, you can expect a challenging learning experience which updates and refreshes your teaching. The course is practical and provides you with new activities, new skills and new techniques.
