3 Best Live Online English Courses

25 weeks of studying and 8 weeks of holidays.Start dates: General English + Learn to Learn: 08 Jan General English + Business Communications: 02 SepA Study Abroad Year (SAY) programme provides you with an exciting opportunity to live and work in a foreign country while you take a course of study to learn English. These types of courses allow you to immerse yourself in the local customs and culture, meaning you will learn the language far more quickly. Lots of University students opt to fit in a year of studying or work experience abroad around their degree course. At Galway Cultural Institute we recognise that these types of courses are increasingly popular, with languages now the most common subject for taking a year abroad – 33% of undergraduates choose this option. And Ireland has so much to offer the people that come here – from iconic scenery, world-famous heritage sites, and vibrant, modern cities such as Galway where you will be spoiled for choice with things to see and do. Students who wish to enrol on Galway Cultural Institute’s Business English Communications course will need to possess a B1+ level of English ability on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) scale. This is an intermediate skill level, and shows that you are competent enough to: - Converse in English with ease and clarity - Join in conversations about everyday subjects such as sport or culture, or talk about your personal interests and hobbies in an engaging, informative way - Have a firm grasp of standard English vocabulary and grammar, and be able to express yourself clearly and concisely - Read, absorb and be able to understand and talk about most written texts - Produce written English work that is legible, understandable and informative - Understand the majority of radio or TV shows, covering subjects such as current affairs, news, the arts and sports events