LEARN ENGLISH IN CORK - LANGUAGE COURSE IN IRELAND

LEARN ENGLISH IN CORK - LANGUAGE COURSE IN IRELAND

Cork, Ireland


Minimum age: 17 for Adult programs – 10 for Junior programs; Average Age: 23-25


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Cork

StudyGlobal offers English courses in different locations around Ireland: Cork, Dublin, Galway and Belfast. Adults, teenagers and junior courses. We also cater for executive and professional clients. Courses available throughout the year.  

Cork is Ireland's second city and is fondly referred to by the locals as “The Real Capital”. It is located on the South Coast of Ireland.

This ancient city, with a rich and colourful heritage, is a fascinating mix of the modern and the traditional.

From the bustling port and centuries old buildings on the River Lee , to the busy commercial centre and the colourful market – it is clear that this is a city with something very special to offer.

Cork, Patrick Quay, Learn English in Cork, Ireland

Cork was crowned European Capital of Culture in 2005 and is famous for its music, sporting tradition and cultural heritage. It is also a city with vibrant heart, charming pubs, relaxing cafés and world-class restaurants.

You will never be short of something to do in Cork and its many festivals are proof of that – jazz, opera, films and much more. The Cork people themselves are incredibly friendly; and always delighted to welcome visitors with open arms. Be warned though – they love to talk and you might be lucky to get a word in edgeways!

All in all, Cork is a city that will draw you in, fascinate and delight you. It is your ideal base for learning English and exploring Ireland and its culture.

Sea view, Learn English in Cork, Ireland

Language School

Our partner school is located in the center of Cork City, on the banks of the River Lee. The train station is a 10-minute walk away and the main bus terminal is just across the river. The school consists of two buildings with a total of 18 classrooms and a patio area for students to relax.  A business center available for all students participating in the Executive Business Programs.

Founded in 1978, our partner school is a family run organization that takes much pride in the service and personal contact provided to each client. The school is member of the Quality English Schools network and was the first school in Ireland to be accepted into this network. All QE schools provide high quality English language training and offer a high degree of personal service and individual attention.
English language school in Cork, Ireland

Students have a Placement Test and orientation session on their first day. They are familiarized with the timetable and the program of activities, the layout of the building and the facilities provided. Following the placement test, students are assigned to a class with students of similar English Language ability and requirements.

Our partner school is recognized by the Department of Education for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language and also members of A.C.E.L.S., Quality English, A.L.T.O, Cork & Kerry Tourism, M.E.I.-R.E.L.S.A., FIYTO-WYSETC, ISO9001:2000, Cork Chamber of Commerce.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The school has two buildings. The building where your classes take place will be confirmed to you upon arrival.  

Students in front of the school, English language course in Cork, Ireland
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English Courses

The school offers 7 course levels from Elementary to advanced

The method of teaching used at the school is the COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH. The lessons contain activities where students communicate and where tasks are completed by means of interaction with other learners such as role-play, group and pair work, drama, debate and discussion to give students maximum opportunity to speak English.

Student progress is monitored throughout the course and there are frequent opportunities for students to give both written and verbal feedback. Each student receives a final report if requested and a certificate on completion of their course.
  • 01 lesson = 60 minutes for adult courses (45 minutes for Junior courses)
  • Minimum duration : 01 week (except specific courses) 
  • 10 students maximum per group, 06 to 08 in average (except specific courses) 
  • Minimum Age : 17 for adult courses (18 for business English courses)

Learning Materials: EUR 35

English language course in Cork, Language school in Ireland
Standard English Course (20 lessons per week)

This course is designed for students wanting to improve their level of English and fluency, whether it be for their studies, career or personal development.

By the end of the course, the student will have improved their knowledge and use of grammar, increased their vocabulary range and use, have better oral, aural and pronunciation skills, improved their written work and be able to read and better understand written texts.

Students will learn all the essential areas of language & grammar through task-based methodology. All four language skills are given the appropriate class time through the application of the school’s academic syllabus.

English language course in Ireland, Learn English in Cork
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Intensive English Course (28 lessons per week)

This course includes 20 lessons per week standard course + 8 additional lessons in the afternoon.

Afternoon lessons are devoted to speaking.

Students wishing to focus on improving their oral fluency can discuss and debate a wide variety of topics while an experienced teacher facilitates the conversation, encourages the students and corrects errors.

It also gives the student the opportunity to further build on their vocabulary and put into practice what they have learned in the morning class. 

Teacher and students in Cork, Learn English in Ireland
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Standard General English Course PLUS 5 or 10 (25 or 30 lessons per week)

This is a combination of the Standard English Course (20 morning group lessons) plus One-to-One specialized classes in the afternoon. These One-to-One classes allow the student to receive the exclusive attention of the teacher and focus on precise needs including:

  • General English such as fluency development, pronunciation, vocabulary building, etc.
  • Business English such as the language of meetings, presentations, negotiation and email English, etc.
  • Exam preparation for the Cambridge suite (FCE, CAE, CPE) and TOEIC, IELTS, BEC or TIE.
One to One Lessons
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One to One Lessons (15 or 20 lessons per week)

This course is specifically designed to meet the client’s particular needs. One-to-One lessons offer the most rapid, relevant and cost effective form of Language Training.

Each client is asked to complete a Needs Analysis Questionnaire prior to arrival.

Each course is then designed to meet the particular linguistic requirements of the participant in order to maximise the available time.

Note:
Two to one classes may be available on request. For more information on this program, please contact us at
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One to one tuition in Cork, Learn English in Ireland

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Academic Year Program (20 lessons per week)

The Academic Year program is aimed at students who wish to improve their language skills for social, academic and professional use over a long period of time. The program can be structured to suit each individual student’s needs. The Director of Studies from the school can design a suitable study path taking into consideration the student’s arrival time, level of English and their academic aim for the year.

Program can be organized for students with an Elementary Level to an Advanced Level of English. It prepares students to pursue further academic studies at 3rd level institutions such as:

  • University College Cork
  • Cork Institute of Technology
  • Waterford Institute of Technology

Students can focus on preparation of the following exams as part of this program in combination with General English classes:

Note : Students can take holidays during this program. On 12 week programs, students can take 2 weeks holidays. On courses of 26 weeks or more, students can take a maximum of 4 week holidays. Academic Year course, Learn English in Cork, Ireland
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University Foundation Program

This program provides the valuable opportunity to prepare international students for successful entry to certificate and degree college / university courses. Students are trained intensively in English language, business subjects in line with a fast moving world and complementary skills for integrating a global environment

Entry requirements: 4.5 IELTS / 450 TOEFL / 600 TOEIC + Second level / High school certificate successfully completed in country of origin.
Duration: From one term (3 months) to three terms depending on the student’s command of the English language.

For more information on this program, please contact us at Email info

University foundation course, Learn English in Cork, Ireland

Exam Preparation Courses

Cambridge Examination Preparation Courses (20 lessons per week)

This course prepares students for the different levels of the Cambridge examinations: First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).

The examination courses prepare students for all the components of the examinations: Reading, Use of English, Comprehension, Listening Comprehension and Interview. Students will complete sample papers and examination practice.

Classes are small and very intensive with every effort made to prepare students for every aspect of the examination. Students must be of an Upper Intermediate Level of English to take part in this course. A Placement test will be administered on arrival at the school to confirm the student’s level of English.

Our partner school has run these courses for a number of years and students have achieved excellent results. On average, they have a pass rate of 97% for candidates taking the FCE, CAE and the CPE exams.

The school is not an exam centre for Cambridge exams. The exam can be taken at University College Cork. Please see exam dates below. Students who want to take the exam in Cork will have to book an extra week of accommodation.

Cambridge preparation course in Cork, Language school in Ireland
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Summer FCE Cambridge Examination Preparation Course (20 lessons per week)

Our partner school’s intensive accelerated FCE preparation course gives students a thorough preparation in the format of the exam, including helpful hints on how to achieve maximum marks in all papers. The full-time accelerated four-week programme covers all four skills and pays particular attention to grammar and lexical areas commonly tested in the exam.

The FCE is a Cambridge ESOL exam, at level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students must be at level B2 (= upper intermediate) to attend the four-week intensive preparation course. FCE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or to develop a career which requires language skills (e.g. business, medicine, engineering). FCE indicates sufficient proficiency in English to be of practical use in jobs in many industries, in particular those where contact with English speakers is required.

Our highly intensive preparation course includes:

  • Preparation for Reading, Writing, Listening and Use of English papers including regular timed examination practice.
  • Preparation for the Speaking Test including practice tests with experienced trainers using materials from previous FCE exams.
  • Additional practice in areas of weakness for homework

Details :

  • Course duration : 4 weeks
  • 20 lessons per week 
  • 1 lesson = 60 minutes 
  • Timetable : 09.00 to 13.20 (Monday to Friday) 
  • Level : min. all levels from Upper Intermediate
  • Max. 8-10 students per group class 
  • Student course book and materials provided 
  • Course open to students of all ages

Cambridge Examination Fees: FCE - EUR 150
Course Fee for 4 weeks program: EUR 880

Learn English in Cork, FCE Cambridge preparation in Ireland
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Option : Exam Preparation TOEIC / IELTS / TOEFL in Summer (4 lessons per week)

From June to August, the school offers an exam preparation option for TOEIC, IELTS and TOEFL exams.

Classes take place in the afternoons and are available only in combination with another English course.

IELTS exam can be taken at University College Cork. Students must travel to Dublin to take the TOEFL Exam (TOEFL exam fee is not included in the price = 185 EUR).

The school is the official TOEIC testing centre in Cork. The exam fee is not included in the price: TOEIC exam fee = 125 EUR. 

Exam preparation course, Learn English in Ireland, Language school in Cork
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Business English Courses

Business English Standard Course (20 lessons per week)

The course involves business English modules (Theory and Practical), Project work and Language skills development. The focus is on the development of the four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in a business context.

The course content includes: the language of negotiation, meetings and discussions, preparing presentations, telephone communication, describing trends, report writing, drafting of business letters, faxes and emails, socialising, TOEIC preparation and many of the topics and situations which students and practising business people will encounter in their careers.

An initial interview, testing and needs analysis are required for this course.

Business English courses in Cork, Learn English in Ireland
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Business English Intensive Course (28 lessons per week)
This business course includes the same content as the Business English Standard Course with extra business English lessons in the afternoons.
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Executive Business Course (28 lessons per week)

This 2 week, intensive program in small group has been designed to meet the needs of people who require professional English for the workplace. Focus is placed on the development of four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in a business context.

Areas covered will include: the language of negotiation, meetings and discussions, preparing presentations, telephone communication, describing trends, report writing, drafting of business letters, faxes and emails, socialising, and TOEIC preparation. Clients will have the opportunity to take the test on the final day of the course.

The price of the course includes daily lunch with tutor (Monday to Friday) which allows clients to develop social conversation skills.

Executive english course, Learn English in Cork, Language school in Ireland
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Private Executive Course (Min. 15 Private lessons per week)

This course is designed to meet the exact professional needs of executive clients. It is conducted by highly specialised and experienced tutors. This programme can be designed for an individual or a closed group.

The course includes the study of the following areas:
  • Meetings, Negotiation Strategies
  • Telephone communication
  • Case Studies
  • Developing Learner Autonomy
  • Entertainment, Small talk
  • Business writing skills 
  • Email English

Specialised classes are also available on a particular area of interest.

One to one tuition, learn english in cork, Ireland
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Work Experience Program

The use of English as the international means of communication continues to grow and most people study English at some stage in their career. For some, classroom learning is not enough; it is also essential to be fully confident in the use of English in the workplace
To meet this need, our partner school has designed a specific program to enable you to combine learning English in an excellent language school with practical work experience.

There are two parts to a Work Experience Program:

  • A full time (20 / 28 Lessons per week) English Course for a minimum of 4 weeks.
  • An unpaid work placement with a company or organisation specially chosen to match, as closely as possible, your profession or subject of study. We offer work placements in a large number of workplaces covering a wide range of professions. 
Placement Fee: EUR 400
Internship and english language course in Cork, Ireland
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Military & Aviation English (20 group + 5 or 10 military/aviation English private lessons)

Our partner school offers flexibly structured training courses for pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals adapted to meet the requirements of the ICAO published guidelines. Courses are designed for individuals or small groups to meet the precise requirements of individual sponsors.

The program combines a 20 lessons group course with 5 or 10 private lessons focusing on military/aviation English. This program is available for individual students and closed groups. The minimum level for this program is Upper Intermediate.

The aim of the program is to ensure that flight crews and air traffic controllers have sufficient language proficiency in whatever language they use for radiotelephony communications to manage all of the potential communicative needs related to pilot and controller communications. This ranges from routine phraseologies and communications not encompassed by phraseologies, to non-routine situations and outright emergencies.

Prices :
20 group lessons + 5 military/aviation private lessons = 445 EUR per week
20 group lessons + 10 military/aviation private lessons = 670 EUR per week

For more information, starting dates and closed groups prices, please contact us at Email info


Family Stay Program

Family Stay Program (July and August Only)

Ireland is a beautiful setting for your family holiday and it is an excellent place to learn. Our partner school offers a wide range of English Language Courses for families. The school can cater for both adults and juniors students.

Our adult school is located in the heart of Cork City. Our junior school is located 2km from the city centre on a direct bus route from your apartment. The family programme allows all members of a family to attend and enjoy our language programmes. The kids have a great opportunity to meet with juniors from other countries and experience other cultures while learning English. It is not absolutely necessary for the entire family to do language courses, we also have excellent golfing and horse-riding programmes which may suit.

Juniors english course, Family program, Learn English in Cork, Ireland
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Junior Programs (10-17 year old )

Summer English & Activities Program (20 lessons per week + Activities)

This course offers a combination of language tuition in the mornings, sporting and cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings. Courses consist of 20 lessons (15 hours) formal tuition in the mornings (max 12 – 15 students per class). Afternoon activities include sports, excursions, debates, video sessions and sporting fixtures arranged against Irish teams, etc. Evening activities include discos, karaoke, bingo and video evenings.

The program also includes 1 full-day excursion per week (usually on Saturdays) and full board accommodation in carefully selected host families in double rooms or residences (for groups only), commuter bus ticket for use on city and suburban bus routes and airport transfers to and from Cork Airport / Ferry port.

One of the Junior Centres is located in Cork Institute of Technology and students stay in the Residential Apartments within the college complex. These are available in July and August.

Prices: 2 weeks EUR 1,310 / 3 weeks EUR 1,965 / 4 weeks EUR 2,620

Sailing and english language course, english school in cork, ireland
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English Language & Horse-Riding Program (20 lessons per week + Horse riding classes)

This program combines English tuition in the morning and horse riding classes in the afternoon. Horse riding lessons take place 5 afternoons per week. The program also includes:

  • 1 full-day excursion per week and 
  • full board accommodation in carefully selected host families in double rooms
  • commuter bus ticket for use on city and suburban bus routes and 
  • airport transfers to and from Cork Airport / Ferry port.

Prices: 2 weeks EUR 1,554 / 3 weeks EUR 2,331 / 4 weeks EUR 3,108

English course and horse riding, learn english in cork, Ireland
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Other Junior Programs (available for groups only) :
  • English Language & Golf Program
  • English Language & Sailing Program
  • Ministay Study Program

For more information on those Junior group programs, please contact us at Email info


Dates

  • The classes take place from Monday to Friday (except holidays)
  • Students can begin their course every week (except some exam, business and summer courses with specific starting dates)
  • Arrival day: Sunday (you can arrive on before by booking extra nights) 
  • Departure day: Saturday, after the end of the course
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On holidays the school is closed, courses are neither recuperated nor refunded the school provides an activity in lieu of classes on each of the days during the college term.

The school will be closed from 18 Dec 2009 to 4th Jan 2010 for Christmas Holidays


Activities/Excursions

The school offers activities for adults, nearly every day, throughout the year. Some activities do incur a cost which would be between EUR5 – EUR35 (to cover visits and transport costs but the school will always place a guide with the students, free of charge).

Below you will find a sample activity program for the adult courses.

Day One- Sunday
Arrive in Cork Meet with your host family and go home for well-deserved rest.
Day Two- Monday

Tour of Cork City Afternoon orientation visit of Cork City.
Day Three - Tuesday
Cork City Gaol This prison building housed 19th Century prisoners, often in wretched conditions. A 15-minute walk, west of the city centre, leads you to the restored city gaol, complete with furnished cells. The exhibition and audiovisual display trace the lives of typical inmates during 19th and 20th centuries, and show some of the harsh punishments they received.

Excursion to Kinsale, Learn English in Cork, Ireland
Day Four- Wednesday
Self-Study /Pub Evening Supervised study afternoon with Multimedia training. Pub Evening with other students and teachers.
Day Five - Thursday

University College Cork A National University of Ireland since 1908, Queen Victoria opened U.C.C. in 1849, and is considered to be most successful example of 19th Century architecture in the country.
Day Six - Friday

Ten-Pin Bowling.
Day Seven- Saturday

Full day Excursion to Killarney For centuries, famous poets and writers have yielded to Killarney's glamour. There is every romance. Killarney is not merely pretty but has a serene majesty in its beauty.
Rock of Cashel, Learn English in Cork, Ireland
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Our partner school is accredited by:                                                                    Founded in 1978

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Quality English

 
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WYSETC Cork Chamber of CommerceCork Kerry TourismISO:9001/2000

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