255 General English Courses for Adults in Ireland

The Standard General English course is the most in-demand course that CES offers their students, mainly due to offering an ideal weekly commitment of 20 hours of lessons that guarantees participants’ steady progression over the weeks and months - all without taking up too much of your time. Each lesson lasts for 55 minutes at their Dublin location, which is the longest that CES provides.

You can expect your morning classes to be delivered by two different teachers. Grammar and accuracy are usually worked on separately from their more conversation-oriented lessons, as their priority is to make sure that students are able to use grammar structures accurately before putting them to use.

There are a total of 7 level groups that you may be assigned to, ranging from Beginner all the way up to Proficiency.

You will have the opportunity to study either English or Gaelic in your teacher’s home. The timetable has to be agreed upon with your teacher, but overall you will take 20 hours of personalised one-to-one classes every week. These lessons are based on the topics and grammar rules that you personally want to study the most.

Dublin is English-speaking for all intents and purposes, but you can also find a considerable number of people to speak Gaelic with due to Ireland keeping their native language alive in the education system. This is a city that offers reliable public transport, and a more relaxed pace of life than many other capital cities in Europe.

You can expect to have your meals provided by your host family, who will also try their best to help you find your feet and settle into life in Dublin in any way they can. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home has positioned Local Organiser staff in Dublin for the purposes of resolving any potential small problems that might arise during your studies.

With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.

With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.

The Bildungsurlaub course offers employees the opportunity to use Germany’s educational leave program to develop language proficiency and cultural knowledge in a unique, immersive environment. The course typically runs for 5 to 10 days, combining intensive language lessons with cultural activities.

This intensive program focuses on practical language use, with classes tailored to various levels, from beginner to advanced. Participants will engage in interactive lessons, cultural excursions, and real-life scenarios to practice language skills in meaningful contexts.

Benefits:

• Improved Language Skills for professional and personal use.
  
• Cultural Insight into the region's traditions and social practices.
  
• Professional Growth through enhanced communication abilities.
  
• Certification to share with employers as part of the Bildungsurlaub program.
  

This course is available for first visa enrolments, not extensions.

Insurance: EUR 280.

Additional exam fees:

• TIE EUR 150
  
• IELTS EUR 250.

If you want to improve all aspects of your English in a dynamic and engaging environment, this course is ideal. The General English program focuses on enhancing reading, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills, along with learning new grammar. Classes are divided into two daily sessions with different teachers, exposing students to various accents, skills, and teaching styles. The course emphasizes real-world communication through pair and group work, with students from diverse nationalities. The curriculum follows the Common European Framework, ensuring your final level and certificate are recognized across Europe.

This course is aimed at preparing students to sit the IELTS exams.

Afternoon lessons take place Monday to Thursday.

This programme allows students to secure practical work experience and rapidly improve professional English fluency in an active workplace. The school arranges administrative roles across various industries (tourism, marketing, sales, finance, hospitality).

Internship placement fee: EUR 600.

This course includes 15 hours of General English and Exam Preparation, plus 5 dedicated hours of conversation class. The school's communicative and lively lessons are designed to maximize your language development, providing ample opportunities to build fluency and rapidly improve your command of grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

The course covers the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with special emphasis on the spoken word. Teaching techniques such as information gap activities, simulations, role plays, discussions and debates provide opportunities for gaining fluency in the language.

This course is taken in conjunction with another course.