Intensive General English in Galway

Third-party on-site course

The 25-hour course runs for 5 days: seminars, workshops and cultural activity hours. Timetable: 09:00 – 12:30 13:30 – 15:00.

Last updated: 13.03.2025

Next upcoming session:

19.05.2025 - 23.05.2025

Ireland , Galway , Galway

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Description

Intensive General English is a course which prioritises English language learning. Courses take place in dynamic international groups emphasising the communicative skills of speaking and listening. The aim is to increase confidence in English and develop learners to the next CEFR level of language competence. This course focuses on refreshing the General English ability of participants of all backgrounds with an emphasis on the communicative skills of speaking and listening. The program also includes a professional walking tour and options for a cultural outing, a heritage trip, specialised cultural and linguistic classes, etc. This course is suitable for all Academics and Professionals working in an educational context.

Learning objectives

The main objectives are to enhance communicative and written competence in English by completing an intensive course delivered by expert trainers in an EFL context, with tangible development of skills and confidence. Practice their English language ability across all skills and participate in an intensive programme, with a certificate to denote their performance at a CEFR level.

Methodology & assessment

Activities to be Carried Out: (AM) Communicative language classes focused on a core coursebook and grammatical and vocabulary learning goals appropriate to the designated CEFR level. Assessment as part of ongoing evaluation of learner
progress. (PM) Participation in communicative classes with a focus on project-based learning and fluency-building speaking activities. Developing strategies for independent learning. Cultural and Heritage Trips as a chaperoned group.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Pronunciation Workshop
Communicative activities
Speaking Production Task
Final Project

Certification details

European Mobility Agreement Signed

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

533

Euro
Course package content:
- Accommodation, meals, and transport are not included.
- Full-day excursion to the Wild Atlantic Way.
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:

Reservation fees are non-refundable;
 Cancellation 28 days before course commencement: Full fee will be refunded, excluding a deposit of €150
 Cancellation 1427 days before course commencement: Full fee will be refunded, subject to a minimum charge of €250, including the deposit
 Cancellation 713 days before course commencement: 50% of fee will be refunded, subject to a minimum charge of €250, including the deposit
 Cancellation less than 7 days before course commencement: 30% of fee will be
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:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Teacher Educator

Higher education institution staff
Learning time:

25 hours or more