Reviews of Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway, Ireland
Total number of reviews: 52
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 52 reviews of former students of Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
| Overall rating Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway, Ireland | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.6 |
| Organisation | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 4.0 |
| Social activities | 4.1 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.4 |
| Value for money | 4.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 3.8 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
4. Sep. 2023
1. Vincenzo (71 years) 
101.Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
101.Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
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The building
Negative aspects
One of the two teachers (Maddy) lacking aptitude for the role (no empathy, disinterest, etc.)
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
It feels like being in a middle school with picky teachers untrained to interact with adults
Other comments
In my experience other schools are much better
Quality of teaching / language progress
The afternoon hours quite useless .Students are invited to chatter all the time without the teacher intervening to correct etc.
Accommodation
No laundry, no electricity adaptor, scarse dinners with no variety, food at maximum economy, water heater at minimum to save money, zero sense of welcome.
28. Aug. 2023
2. Alexandra Switzerland
102.Course: Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE [Englisch] - 4 weeks
102.Course: Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE [Englisch] - 4 weeks
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17. Aug. 2023
3. Anna 
103.Course: Intensive English [Angielski] - 2 weeks
103.Course: Intensive English [Angielski] - 2 weeks
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15. Aug. 2023
4. Ewa
104.Course: Intensive English [Angielski] - 2 weeks
104.Course: Intensive English [Angielski] - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Very good teachers using varied teaching methods. Very helpful and courteous staff in the school administration.
Negative aspects
The afternoon lessons were in groups with varying levels of English, which was sometimes difficult when doing exercises in pairs and groups. But this was not a big problem. I understand that this was due to organisational reasons.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
It is a good idea to find accommodation close to the school and the old part of the city.
Other comments
None
City/place
A wonderful city! Full of music and friendly locals. Within easy walking distance of important tourist attractions, such as the Cliffs of Moher, which can be reached for an inexpensive price by public transport. A well-developed network of travel agencies that also offer trips to more distant places for reasonable prices.
Quality of teaching / language progress
A very good course if you want to learn a lot in a short time. The classes are taught in such a way that they force each student to speak English.
15. Aug. 2023
5. Lucyna
105.Course: Intensive English [Angielski] - 2 weeks
105.Course: Intensive English [Angielski] - 2 weeks
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Great teachers, well organised interesting methods of working during classes. Very helpful office staff.
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Everything was ok.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
It is worth buying the book, it is helpful to learn. If the course doesn't suit the level you have been qualified for, wait two days of class and move to a lower level you will benefit more and not be stressed.
Other comments
A very atmospheric building that houses the school.
City/place
Galway is worth a visit, a beautiful city with lots of attractions. Live Irish music in the pubs is sensational. Residents friendly, smiling whatever the weather.
Quality of teaching / language progress
I rate this course very highly.
19. Jul. 2023
6. Tímea (48 years) Hungary
106.Course: Teacher Refreshers Course - No accommodation - 2 weeks
106.Course: Teacher Refreshers Course - No accommodation - 2 weeks
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Homestay with Private Bathroom
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Enthusiastic teachers, flexibility and well-organized lessons mostly with well-prepared teachers
Negative aspects
Not many practical details on CLIL
Other comments
Thank you for Gareth and Patrick for being so helpful and professional
City/place
I would recommend it to my friends and family to try it
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I think we were really lucky to be hosted by this family. They were very helpful, caring and made us feel at home in their house.
19. Jul. 2023
7. Ildiko (54 years) Hungary
107.Course: Teacher Refreshers Course - No accommodation [English] - 2 weeks
107.Course: Teacher Refreshers Course - No accommodation [English] - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Flexibility. Care. Kindness. Friendliness. Good teachers. Enthusiasm.
Negative aspects
There were no exact groups, we were put into different groups in the morning, in the afternoon, even for the second week. It had advantages, too, but there was no strong connection between the group members.
Accommodation
Dirty bathroom, no flexibility. We were treated like children, not as guests who paid for food, too. Being at home at 6 o’clock when you are an adult and school finishes at 4.30, also it is a long distance! Ridiculous. But if you were not at home by 6, you didn’t get dinner. She played for it, I guess.
17. Jul. 2023
8. Dorottya (48 years) Hungary
108.Course: General English - 2 weeks
108.Course: General English - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
I met excellent teachers. They used very good methods to help with language learning. If I can, I will come back one day. I returned home with lifelong memories, I had a lot of experiences. I got to know interesting people.
Negative aspects
I didn't have a bad experience.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
It's just that they use every minute to study. Do the homework because it helps a lot in understanding and repeating the course material.
Other comments
Everyone was very nice and patient.
City/place
Wonderful environment, cozy downtown.
Quality of teaching / language progress
I met professionally excellent teachers.
Accommodation
We were in a small apartment house with our own bathroom and kitchen. The house was comfortable, beautiful and clean. The housekeeper was very kind and attentive, she cooked delicious meals every day, she even baked an apple pie on the last night. She was as caring as a mother. I can only recommend
15. May. 2023
9. Lea France
109.Course: General English [English] - 12 weeks
109.Course: General English [English] - 12 weeks
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31. Oct. 2022
10. Maria Italy
110.Course: Intensive English - 8 weeks
110.Course: Intensive English - 8 weeks
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20. Sep. 2022
11. Henriette (55 years) 
111.Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
111.Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
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I liked everything and can absolutely recommend the school.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
You can book great excursions at the school - highly recommended.
Other comments
I felt very welcome - all the teachers are very nice and well organised.
City/place
A beautiful city, very well laid out. I felt very comfortable.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The course was great and a lot of fun. For me personally, the part in the morning was more relevant, as knowledge was refreshed again during this time (prepositions etc.). Therefore, if I were to do a course again, I would rather stay a week longer and only take the morning classes.
29. Jul. 2022
12. Mariya (24 years)
112.Course: Intensive English [Inglese] - 4 weeks
112.Course: Intensive English [Inglese] - 4 weeks
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15. Feb. 2020
13. Olaf (30 years)
113.Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
113.Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Great, highly motivated and very professional teachers and a very relaxed atmosphere in the off-season.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
With 30 lessons per week, the 3 afternoons at school are very long. However, the classes are smaller and the teachers can deal very intensively with individual questions and problems of the students.
City/place
Very relaxed in the off-season, probably unbearably overcrowded in the summer!
Accommodation
Since buses only run every 30 minutes, if at all, and often get stuck in traffic jams, it is extremely important that the school in Galway is within walking distance, so that you do not have to constantly rely on taxis in the evenings or at night. In my opinion, a 30-minute walk is the absolute limit!
5. Feb. 2020
14. Joris (18 years) 
114.Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
114.Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
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9. Sep. 2019
15. Anja (41 years) Germany
115.Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
115.Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
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I felt very comfortable in this language school. Small class sizes, different levels, very friendly and open-minded teachers. The teachers rotate so that I also had the pleasure of being taught by different teachers. Everyone has their own methods and approach. I not only learned English there, but also a lot about the country and its people and this has not been limited to Ireland. The classes are mixed differently: different backgrounds, different cultures, different mother tongues. Through the group work, you have the opportunity to learn about all these, to get into conversation and make friends at the same time.
The school itself offers various leisure activities and additional hours. Bus tours can also be booked and paid for at the school.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Book market "Charly Brown", bus tours, pub Quays with fantastic music and great atmosphere.
City/place
The language school is located in the immediate city centre. Apart from many advantages, this has the disadvantage that the daily lunch in the heavily frequented city centre is very expensive. A minimum of 10 Euros is to be expected in each case. But the offer is very varied.
The public transport is offered on the line 407, which was used to reach my host family, only every half hour and on Sundays as well as in the evening hours only once per hour. The bus is always at least 5 minutes late during rush hours. It also happened that the bus did not come at all.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Small classes; no frontal teaching, but active teaching, in which the student is encouraged and challenged through diverse group work; constructive feedback.
Accommodation
Very warm host family, fresh towels every other day, half board, varied meals, other guest students.
23. Aug. 2019
16. Teresa Sophie (16 years) Germany
116.Course: Intensive English - 1 week
116.Course: Intensive English - 1 week
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19. Aug. 2019
17. Weber (51 years) Germany
117.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - 2 weeks
117.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - 2 weeks
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30. Jul. 2019
18. Magdalena (53 years) Poland
118.Course: 1 week NILE 15.07.2019 - 19.07.2019 + 1 week General Refresher with CLIL 22.07.2019 - 26.07.2019 - 2 weeks
118.Course: 1 week NILE 15.07.2019 - 19.07.2019 + 1 week General Refresher with CLIL 22.07.2019 - 26.07.2019 - 2 weeks
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28. Jul. 2019
19. Maria (55 years) Austria
119.Course: Advanced Language Materials and Methodology - 2 weeks
119.Course: Advanced Language Materials and Methodology - 2 weeks
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Just great
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My host parents were just wonderful.
31. Aug. 2018
20. Massimo (29 years) Italy
120.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low season [English] - 2 weeks
120.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low season [English] - 2 weeks
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The teachers are really good
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I had a host family too far from the school. More than 4 km. No flexibility from the school if you need start or finish in the middle of the week you have to pay the whole week
3. Jul. 2018
21. Marco (17 years) Italy
121.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 1 week
121.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 1 week
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You could add a small exercise book to the student pack
7. Mar. 2018
22. Sineia (48 years) United Arab Emirates
122.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low Season [English] - 3 weeks
122.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low Season [English] - 3 weeks
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Teachers MARTIN & EVANS - these two are the best.
Other comments
Martin, my afternoon teacher, is one of the most talented, I have no words to describe him. I never saw or met someone so sensible and close to the students. The way he interacts is really amazing!! I hope next year when I return for my IELTS course, he can still be there.
10. Sep. 2017
23. Inés (39 years) Spain
123.Course: Express Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - 4 weeks
123.Course: Express Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - 4 weeks
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Teaching and teachers
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Its staff is very kind and helpful.
8. Sep. 2017
24. Tomasz (24 years) Poland
124.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 4 weeks
124.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
International community of co-students
Wide range of social activities
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Attend Pronunciation Class. I missed most of the classes and I regret.
6. Sep. 2017
25. Julián (26 years) Spain
125.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 4 weeks
125.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 4 weeks
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The teachers are highly qualified.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Check and be ready for the daily weather.
31. Mar. 2017
26. Julius (22 years) Germany
126.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low Season - 4 weeks
126.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low Season - 4 weeks
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The small class size. I attended classes in February/March and the average class size was about five or six students, especially the classes in the afternoon were characterized by a very small amount of students taking part in the class.
23. Jan. 2017
27. Yumi (34 years) 
127.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 1 week
127.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The historic building. Location. Friendly staff.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The school responds flexibly to your requests, such as change of a class, purchase of textbooks, arrangement of a tour etc. I recommend you to consult the school without any hesitation.
Other comments
Facilities (including PCs) are not very new though, there is free WiFi in the school. So, you don't have any problems, if you take your device with you. The school organises the excursions and the activities. There are many popular bars and restaurants around the school. The school staff gives you the information
1. Aug. 2016
28. Josefa (56 years) Spain
128.Course: Teacher Refresher (ERASMUS+) - 2 weeks
128.Course: Teacher Refresher (ERASMUS+) - 2 weeks
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The location
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The classrooms are quite small
Other comments
I enrolled for the 2-week CLIL course starting the 11th of July and you sent me to a teachers' refresher course the first day. The 2nd day I asked for a change and you sent me to a CLIL closed group that had started the previous week. The following week new students arrived and the teacher more or less started again with the lessons. My teacher Julie is an excellent teacher, very professional and well prepared, but because of all these changes I felt I had not taken advantage of this course and in my case it´s not worth the money I paid. I have been taking teacher training courses for ten years, and this is by far the worst of them. For the money I paid I was really expecting a good social program and more choices of learning activities in the afternoon.
18. Jul. 2016
29. Gerd (36 years)
129.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 2 weeks
129.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 2 weeks
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Homestay with private bathroom
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Everyone was very laid back and friendly which created a pleasant atmosphere.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
You should join the Pub Night. ^^
Other comments
WLAN (or WiFi) was unfortunately only partially usable. The lunch break between morning and afternoon sessions was quite long at 75 minutes.
23. Jun. 2016
30. Jose Antonio (51 years) 
130.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 2 weeks
130.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 2 weeks
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I liked the good atmosphere and the good teachers, as well as the fact that everybody at the school was very friendly.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
I was there for two weeks and I think it was not enough.
Other comments
I had an afternoon class and the second week I did not speak much because two people distracted the class.
13. Aug. 2015
31. Clara (27 years) Spain
131.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 2 weeks
131.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 2 weeks
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the teacher and the social activities
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I think it is a good school
11. Aug. 2015
32. Gregor (50 years)
132.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 2 weeks
132.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 2 weeks
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The infectious attitude of the teachers who know how to motivate us to participate.
18. Feb. 2015
33. Alessandro (60 years) Italy
133.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 3 weeks
133.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 3 weeks
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The teachers were well prepared.
22. Dec. 2014
34. Toni (28 years)
134.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 5 weeks
134.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 5 weeks
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The perfect number of students in each classroom and the atmosphere that reigned in the classroom, but also the excellent teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Absolutely don't buy at the beginning the text books suggested by the school, but just wait until you'll be placed in your right and definitive level, otherwise you will be forced to buy more books
Other comments
You can organize yourself independently from the school trips to the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara Park, because you are you will not save anything at all doing it troughout the school
8. Dec. 2014
35. Federica Giuseppina (33 years)
135.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 3 weeks
135.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 3 weeks
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The teachers' involvement in helping you learn English. They are Always available and they do thier best to make things easier for you....
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Bring an umbrella with you, unfortunately it often rains...But it's Worth it for all the rest!!!! :)
Other comments
I recommend this school!!!! I had a great time there...
8. Oct. 2014
36. .geoffroy (22 years)
136.Course: General English EG20 - 2 weeks
136.Course: General English EG20 - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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I particularly enjoyed the fact of studying in a class composed of different nationalities and languages.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Visit Connemara, go out as much as you can, meet people from there, talk.
Other comments
The host families should be better selected : closer to the city center and with a true relationship between host and student.
7. Sep. 2014
37. Antonella (56 years)
137.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 4 weeks
137.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 4 weeks
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quality teachers, small classes, organization, building in a central location and pleasant
2. Sep. 2014
38. Alvaro Enrique (55 years)
138.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 7 weeks
138.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 7 weeks
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Homestay with Private Bathroom
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Teachers and friendly staff, especially the manager
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
If you're not happy with the level you've been placed, request for a change
Other comments
Missing interactive visual media, and outdated facilities
12. Aug. 2014
39. Fabiola (45 years)
139.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 2 weeks
139.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 2 weeks
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20. May. 2014
40. Pierre-henri (24 years)
140.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 25 weeks
140.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 25 weeks
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Teachers, activities organized by the school
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Connemara, Moher cliff, Aran Island and the pubs.
Other comments
Very good school, efficient staff and very welcoming.
22. Apr. 2014
41. Monika (58 years)
141.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 2 weeks
141.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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Our two teachers were enthusiastic. They deserve great praise for their perseverance and the ability to understand "our" wide variety of accents ;-) Versatile lessons with various tools.... funny, informative, certainly "challenging", never boring.
The "free lessons" were also very informative, some really excellent and sometimes more "useful" for knowledge building than the actual lessons.
Other comments
Sometimes the knowledge level of the participants in a group differs strongly. At the admission interview, it should be spoken more about the individual's desires, aspired goals etc. The written categorization test isn't really meaningful.
12. Nov. 2013
42. Lorenza (18 years)
142.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 11 weeks
142.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 11 weeks
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Being a small school, the relationship between pupils and teachers and pupils and pupils turns out into a strong friendship.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Galway is a beautiful town and, in my opinion, it makes sense to go for three months or more, as I did, because the Irish air needs to be slowly breathed. The locals are fantastic and you feel good. You should visit very well Ireland, which is wonderful and the best thing for guys, who want to spend a whole year, (which I recommend) is to book few month in the family and then find an accommodation in ans apartment on the spot, or for the luckiest, even a job because it's much nicer not to stay in a family.
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The school provides a good service, it's raising up again after a "sad" fall occurred a little ago and it's doing that really well. The Irish are very nice and the school staff super helpful
24. Mar. 2013
43. Carolin (26 years)
143.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 2 weeks
143.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 2 weeks
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Homestay
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The quality of teaching. I was only there for two weeks, but I still learned a lot.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
It is worth to explore the surrounding of Galway! In the west, the nature is very beautiful. For the evening: O'Connor's bar in the quarter Saltill.
Other comments
I am completely satisfied: recommendable city and school.
20. Nov. 2012
44. Valentina (29 years)
144.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low Season - 3 weeks
144.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low Season - 3 weeks
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Homestay
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the kindness of the whole staff
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Depends a lot on which teachers you have
14. Nov. 2012
45. Félix (40 years)
145.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 4 weeks
145.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 4 weeks
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The location.
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They basically teach grammar, which, for me, is an old-fashioned teaching method that gives worse results than the communicative methods. I had three teachers in four weeks and I only liked the last one.
I was in two homestays, two weeks in each, and they barely talked to the students. I chose that type of accommodation to talk to Irish people but it was almost impossible. 15 minutes a day tops.
29. Oct. 2012
46. Estefanía (28 years)
146.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 3 weeks
146.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 3 weeks
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Homestay
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Ver friendly proffesionals.
10. Sep. 2012
47. Mario (23 years) Spain
147.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 3 weeks
147.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 3 weeks
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The teaching method is good, the teachers correct your mistakes and pay attention to your weaknesses. The teachers really care about your improvement.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Afternoon lessons are good to improve your speaking skills.
26. Aug. 2012
48. Alberto (16 years)
148.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 2 weeks
148.Course: General English EG20 - High Season - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Socialize with other students of other nationalities
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Nothing
Other comments
Good structure and nice teachers
15. Jul. 2012
49. Giampaolo (18 years)
149.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 2 weeks
149.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - High Season - 2 weeks
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Homestay with private bathroom
5. Jun. 2012
50. Jorge (37 years) Spain
150.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 2 weeks
150.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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Location and teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Choose your level well, each level change means another 50 euros spent on course material.
28. May. 2012
51. Birgit (59 years)
151.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low Season - 2 weeks
151.Course: General English Intensive EG30 - Low Season - 2 weeks
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Homestay with private bathroom
1. Nov. 2011
52. Anna (25 years) Spain
152.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 3 weeks
152.Course: General English EG20 - Low season - 3 weeks
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Homestay
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Positive aspects of school
The athmosphere
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Take advantatge of the free lessons too.
Other comments
Enjoy!
