Intensive General English

Format

  • 25 hours:  15 hours of General English + 10 specialised modules in English OR,
  • 20 hours: 15 hours + 5 hours elective lesson.
  • Times: 8.00 – 1.25 pm.
  • Suitable for A1 to C1 students

Course description

This Intensive General English course gives participants the opportunity to develop their language skills as well as their grammar and vocabulary with intensive immersion in very dynamic international classes. This course is delivered by ISI’s very experienced ESL teachers with a focus on communicative methodology and authentic everyday interaction for the development of real language.

Course content

General English: Testing and classing participants in the appropriate CEFR level, Orientation, Needs analysis, Setting learning outcomes, Language focus and language skills, Skills workshops, Assessment of learning and review of learning, One to one feedback at the end of the course, Certificate presentation
Setting learning outcomes, General English skills, Pronunciation activities, Communicative activities, Writing assignments and feedback, Communicative project, Assessment of learning outcomes, Progress test and Feedback. The teaching of this course is based on a communicative approach, which means students always focus on real life communication, exchanging ideas, opinions and experiences that are meaningful and therefore everlasting.

Specialised modules: In addition to the General English 15 programme, this 25 hour programme includes 10 specialised elective lessons each week which you can choose after your arrival. Elective examples include: Conversation Skills; Examination Preparation (FCE, CAE, IELTS); Grammar and Writing; Pronunciation; Teacher training modules (if available).

This course is suitable for

All professionals working in education and seeking to improve their ability in spoken and written English.

Prices

Tuition hours 1 week 2 weeks
25 450 810

Accommodation

Season Low: Oct – May High: Jun – Sept
Option Shared Single Shared Single
Homestay half board 205 220 220 245
Homestay full board 225 240 240 265
Residence self-catering n/a 325 n/a 360

How to apply

  • Applications paid privately can be made directly.
  • Applications seeking Erasmus+ funding must be made through your institution.
  • Our legal name ISI Study in Ireland and our Erasmus OID: E10020271 and PIC: 905414103 are required in the application.
  • We will also help you to complete the Europass Mobility documents.

  • We would ask to complete as much of the form as possible, using our Mobility Document guide

  • You can then email the completed forms to jenniferdgreen@isi-ireland.ie and Jennifer will complete any missing fields and she will sign and stamp the forms for you.

Visit our dedicated English & teacher training website!

On our dedicated website for English and Teacher training, you can read all about our programmes  and our services for overseas students.