Course Overview
The General English Language Training with either 20 (GE20) or 26 lessons per week (GE26) is a language skills programme that helps learners upgrade their level of English for everyday social and professional communication.
Who is it for?
This course is 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 from 1 to 12 weeks. It consists of either 20 or 26 classroom-based sessions per week, and also includes an afternoon cultural and social programme. The GE26 course offers 5 additional hours of classes in the afternoons (small group tuition).
- 5 mornings or 5 afternoons of classes – 20 lessons of group tuition / week (GE20)
OR
- 5 mornings of classes and an additional 2 afternoons of General English Plus classes, in total 26 lessons of group tuition / week (GE26)
Each day there are two lessons:
- Lesson 1: 9.00am to 10.40am
- Lesson 2: 11.00am to 12.50pm
Lessons 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 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.
Sample Timetable
| Week One (Sample) | Lesson One 9am to 10.40am | Lesson Two 11:10am to 12:50pm | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Placement Test and Course Orientation. Review of the main language points from the previous week. | Focus on Language Skills – reading into speaking. | Orientation Tour of Dublin |
| Tuesday | Focus on Language Systems – Grammar Point 1 & consolidation | Focus on Language Skills – Spoken Interaction | Fluency Plus Class 1 (2.00pm – 4.30pm) |
| Wednesday | Focus on Language Systems – Grammar Point 2 & consolidation | Focus on Language Skills – Writing (incorporating grammar points 1 & 2) | Visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral & Marsh’s Library |
| Thursday | Focus on Language Systems – Consolidation / extension of weekly grammar points. | Focus on Language Skills – Speaking Production and Interaction | Fluency Plus Class 2 (2.00pm – 4.30pm) |
| Friday | Weekly Review of grammar points and vocabulary Progress Test (assessment & feedback) | Writing Review, and Progress Test / Project Presentations Class Feedback & Objectives for the following week | Film and Fluency Club (or free afternoon) |
| Saturday | Full day excursion to Glendalough (County Wicklow) |
Price List
1 - week training course
- Programme includes registration fees, excursions and activities.
- Additional Fee: Homestay Accommodation: €265 for one week of host family accommodation (single room, half-board) + €65 placement fee
2 - week training course
- Programme includes registration fees, excursions and activities.
- Additional Fee: Homestay Accommodation: €530 for two weeks of host family accommodation (single room, half-board) + €65 placement fee