Who is this course for?
The General English Language Training with either 20 (GE20) or 26 lessons per week (GE26) is a language and skills programme that helps learners upgrade their level of English for everyday social and workplace communication, while becoming more aware of Irish, British or Maltese culture. This course is for teachers, students and other education professionals who need English to interact effectively with students, colleagues and friends. Participants can have any level of English from A1 (Elementary) to C1 (Advanced) to join this course.
Format
This Erasmus+ General English Language Training course is a year-round course and can be for 1 or 2 weeks. It consists of either 20 or 26 classroom-based lessons per week, and also includes an afternoon cultural and social programme. The GE26 course offers 6 additional lessons (small group tuition).
| General English Training GE20 with activities | General English Training GE20 without activities | General English Training GE26 with activities | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Dublin, Liverpool | Dublin | Dublin, Liverpool and Malta |
| Classes | 5 mornings or 5 afternoons of classes (20 lessons of group tuition) | 5 mornings or 5 afternoons of classes (20 lessons of group tuition) | 5 mornings or 5 afternoons of classes (20 lessons of group tuition) |
| Plus Classes | No Plus classes included | No Plus classes included | + 2 mornings or afternoons of small-group classes (6 lessons of small group tuition)* |
| Activities | 5 integrated off-site activities or excursions/week (GE20) | No activities included | 3 integrated off-site activities or excursions / week |
*The small-group lessons can be General English lessons or teacher development workshops (for primary or secondary teachers
Each morning, there are two sessions of 2 lessons each (4 lessons per day). Sessions 1 and 2 are taught by different teachers to give the learners exposure to a variety of accents and teaching styles.
Course Aims
Methodology
Our teaching is based on a communicative approach, which means students focus on real-life tasks, such as expressing and exchanging ideas, opinions and experiences.
Students are expected to actively participate in all pair work, small group and whole class tasks and activities. Participants should try to use new language in class, to ask questions, and to listen carefully to teacher feedback on how to say things better.
During the course participants will also take part in a range of activities where they will be encouraged to develop their language skills in a more informal environment outside the classroom and further enhance their knowledge of contemporary Ireland, Britain and Malta.
Sample Timetable
GENERAL ENGLISH TRAINING SAMPLE TIMETABLE DUBLIN/MALTA/LIVERPOOL
| (Sample) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 -13:00 | Session 1: Placement Test and Course Orientation | Session 1: Focus on Language Systems - Grammar Point 1 & consolidation | Session 1: Focus on Language Systems - Grammar Point 2 & consolidation | Session 1: Focus on Language Systems - Consolidation / extension of weekly grammar points. | Session 1: Weekly Review of grammar points and vocabulary Progress Test (assessment & feedback) | |
| Session 2: Focus on Language Skills – reading into speaking. | Session 2: Focus on Language Skills – Spoken Interaction | Session 2: Focus on Language Skills – Writing (incorporating grammar points 1 & 2) | Session 2: Focus on Language Skills – Speaking Production and Interaction | Session 2: Writing Review, and Progress Test / Project Presentations Class Feedback & Certificate | ||
| 13:30 - 17:30 Dublin Activity | Activity: Orientation tour of the City | Fluency Plus Class 1 (1.30pm – 4.00pm) OR Archaeology Museum | Free afternoon | Fluency Plus Class 2 (1.30pm – 4.00pm) OR MoLi - Museum of Literature Ireland | Trinity College and the Book of Kells OR Guinness Storehouse | Full day excursion to Howth OR Malahide |
| Malta Activity | Activity: Welcome Drink | Fluency Plus Class 1 (1.30pm – 4.00pm) | Free afternoon | Fluency Plus Class 2 (1.30pm – 4.00pm) | Mdina/Rabat - City Walking Tour | Full Day Excursion to Marsaxlokk and Blue Grotto |
| 13:30 - 17:30 Liverpool Activity | Orientation Tour of the City | Fluency Plus Class 1 (1.30pm – 4.00pm) OR Maritime Museum | Walk and Talk Tour – The Beatles | Fluency Plus Class 2 (1.30pm – 4.00pm) OR Liverpool Central Library and Walker Art Gallery | Free afternoon | Full day excursion to Chester |
Price List
1 - week training course GE20 or GE26 (activities included)
- Programme includes materials, excursions and activities.
2 - week training course GE20 or GE26 (activities included)
- Programme includes materials, excursions and activities.
1 - week training course GE20 without activities
- Programme includes materials.
2 - week training course GE20 without activities
- Programme includes materials.
Additional Fees
Dublin
- Homestay Accommodation: €295 / week (single room, half-board) + €75 accommodation placement fee
- Residential Accommodation:
- Atlas Residence Rathmines (single room, half-board) €395/ week + €75 accommodation placement fee
- Brickfield Lane (single room, self-catering) €430/ week + €75 accommodation placement fee
- Brickfield Lane (twin room, self-catering) €330/ week + €75 accommodation placement fee
- Please note there is a €40 per week Summer Supplement for residential and homestay stays between Jun 13th – Sept 6th 2026.
Malta
- Student Apartments: €220/week (twin room, self-catering) or €390/week (single room, self-catering) + €75 accommodation placement fee
- Please note there is a €50 per week Summer Supplement for student apartments stays between Jun 13th – Sept 6th 2026.
