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Swan Training Institute Dublin
Third-party on-site course

English Language and Irish Culture

In this course, students can develop their production and confidence in English while also understanding various aspects of Irish culture and society.

19.03.2025
Next upcoming session:
30.06.2025 - 04.07.2025
Ireland , Dublin , Dublin
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Description

English Language & Irish Culture covers many skills including reading, writing, and speaking in English at the same time as acquiring insights into a new culture. This course mixes Irish culture content lessons with English language skills to enhance students communication skills with others on the topic of Irish culture and traditions. During the course, participants learn about important aspects of life in Ireland through presentations, tasks, research, songs, and interaction with local people in Dublin. Please note: A minimum of 6 participants is required to run this programme.Further course dates possible for groups of 6+ on demand. 

Learning objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • To enable students to consolidate and improve their overall level in English
  • To receive an introduction to Irish Culture through classroom sessions 
  • To discuss and learn about various Irish culture topics music, sport, food, myths & legends and literature

To participate in social and cultural activities which offer an immersion in Irish culture

Methodology & assessment

In addition to using various course materials and participating in group/pair work activities, students are encouraged to share ideas and experiences, and are given the opportunity to collaborate on different types of tasks in order to deepen their knowledge and develop their communicative competency through English. Participants should finish the course with a portfolio of materials and resources that can be used in their teaching context.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

All included.

Certification details

At the end of the course, participants will receive a Swan Training Institute Certificate for the 25/50 hour English Language & Irish Culture Course.

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    825
    Euro
  • Course package content:

    Cost includes course, accommodation and meals.

  • Additional information:
    Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
  • Cancellation & changes:

    Full refund given minus registration fee and bank charges if cancelled 4 weeks prior to programme start date.

  • Additional information:
    The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
    Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    Head Teacher / Principal
    Teacher Educator
  • Learning time:
    25 hours or more

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 30.06.2025 - Ending on 04.07.2025
    Planned
    in

    Dublin

    , Ireland

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