All of our courses are eligible for Erasmus+ funding and adhere to a common set of  Erasmus Quality Standards

Introduction & Familiarization

• Welcome and Orientation:

• Introduction to the course, venue, and city.

• Overview of participants’ backgrounds and personal learning goals.

• Phonetics and Pronunciation:

• Focus on difficult sounds in English and improving pronunciation.

• Practice exercises in groups and individually.

• Irish Culture in Focus:

• Vocabulary development related to Irish history, society, and traditions.

• Group discussions on Irish culture to practice speaking fluently.

• Reflection & Learning Strategies:

• Sharing and discussing effective language learning strategies.

Listening & Comprehension Skills

• Listening Skills Development:

• Listening exercises using authentic materials (podcasts, radio shows).

• Group discussion on comprehension and identifying speaker viewpoints.

• Interactive Activity:

• Explore local shops, cafes, and landmarks while practicing communication skills with locals.

• Pair work to engage in everyday interactions like asking for directions or ordering food.

• Debrief and Discussion:

• Reflect on experiences, discussing challenges and successful strategies in real-life conversations.

Reading & Writing Skills

• Reading Comprehension:

• Focus on reading a variety of texts such as articles, newspapers, and brochures.

• Exercises on scanning texts for important details and identifying arguments.

• Writing Practice:

• Writing tasks such as summarizing a film or book plot.

• Peer feedback and improvement tips on writing style and clarity.

• Discussion:

• Group discussion based on readings to practice expressing viewpoints and summarizing content.

Advanced Speaking & Negotiation Skills

• Fluency in Conversations:

• Role-playing extended conversations in complex situations, like noisy environments.

• Focus on fluency, vocabulary, and using natural expressions.

• Negotiation and Problem-Solving:

• Group activities to practice negotiating solutions in professional or social scenarios.

• Vocabulary development for resolving disputes and finding compromises.

• Debate & Discussion:

• Engaging in lively debates on various social and educational topics.

• Presenting and defending viewpoints effectively during discussions.

Review, Assessment & Conclusion

• Final Listening & Speaking Exercises:

• Analyzing complex audio texts and discussing them with peers.

• Presenting a personal or professional topic to the group.

• Course Reflection & Evaluation:

• Group discussion on progress, achievements, and areas for improvement.

• Completion of a written course evaluation.