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!
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.
Course Aims
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
Sample Timetable
Week One (Sample) | Lesson One 9am to 10.40am | Lesson Two 11:10am to 12:50pm | Afternoon Session |
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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
- 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
2 - week training course
- 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