Erasmus+ General English Language Training

The General English Language Training (GE26) with 26 tuition hours per week is a language rich course that helps teachers upgrade their level of English for every day communication.

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Course Overview

The General English Language Training with 26 lessons per week (GE26) is a language rich programme that helps teachers and language students upgrade their level of English for everyday social and workplace communication. The afternoon cultural programme also allows participants to explore the city of Dublin or the island of Malta!

20 lessons of group tuition per week + 2 afternoons with a workshop
1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course Duration: 1 week or 2 weeks
Level: Upper-intermediate (B2)
Starting Date: Every Monday
Course Location: Dublin or Malta

Who is it for?

Teachers and language students alike 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 of any duration. It consists of 26 classroom-based sessions per week, including an afternoon cultural and social programme.

5 mornings of classes in our General English Fluency programme (20 lessons)
2 afternoons of General English Plus classes or, for B2/C1 students

Course Aims

To effectively prepare and structure presentations and lectures – introductions, key points, explaining visual information, and conclusions.
To manage and participate in tutorials and meetings (in-person and Zoom) – setting the agenda, discussion management and time management.
To better decode and respond to oral and written messages (cross-cultural communication).
To promote awareness of Irish culture and society through topical, collaborative lessons.
Demonstrate increased control and flexibility over a range of grammatical structures and functions to communicate ideas for a range of academic purposes.

Methodology

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. Critical thinking and active peer and self-evaluation are essential for the course.

During the course participants will also take part in a range of afternoon 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 and the vibrant city of Dublin.

Features of the course

Focus on effective real-life communication
Our courses will give you the language skills to live, work, study and travel in an English-speaking environment
Improve your communication skills while also increasing your accuracy and fluency
Regular monitoring and personalised feedback from your teachers.

Sample Timetable

Week One (Sample)	Lesson One 9am to 10.40am	Lesson Two 11:10am to 12:50pm	Afternoon Session
Monday	Review of weekend tasks and issues from last Friday’s feedback.	Focus on Language Skills – Speaking Production & Interaction. Set Up Weekly Projects / Presentations	Orientation Tour of Dublin
Tuesday	Focus on Language Systems (Grammar, Vocabulary & Discourse)	Focus on Language Skills – Speaking Production & Interaction	Fluency Plus Class 1 (2.00pm – 4.30pm)
Wednesday	Focus on Language Systems (Grammar, Vocabulary & Discourse)	Focus on Language Skills – Reading & Writing	Visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral & Marsh’s Library
Thursday	Focus on Language Systems (Grammar, Vocabulary & Discourse)	Focus on Language Skills – Speaking Production & Interaction + Listening	Fluency Plus Class 2 (2.00pm – 4.30pm)
Friday	Focus on Language Systems (Grammar, Vocabulary & Discourse)	Writing Review, and Progress TEst / Project Presentations + One-to-one tutorials	Film and Fluency Club
Saturday	Full day excursion to Glendalough (County Wicklow)

Price List

1 - week training course

€450

Programme includes materials, excursions and activities.
Additional Fee: Homestay Accommodation: €265 for one week of host family accommodation (single room, half-board) + €65 placement fee

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2 - week training course

€890

Programme includes materials, excursions and activities.
Additional Fee: Homestay Accommodation: €530 for two weeks of host family accommodation (single room, half-board) + €65 placement fee