English Language courses in Cork, Ireland with Learn Languages Abroad

On the first morning, your level and needs are extensively assessed. The different components of the test allow us to establish your current level of English. To individualise your learning experience, you complete a needs analysis questionnaire, which allows us to integrate your objectives into the course content. Our successful learner-centred approach to teaching allows you to achieve your goals. Teachers focus on practical communication and learning skills and encourage you to participate actively in the process of learning.

Pair and group work ensure that you have many opportunities to practise speaking and listening in a stimulating and supportive learning environment. You have a progress test and a personal tutorial with your principal teacher each week. As an extension of our personalised approach to learning, a member of the academic team is present in the study room to help and advise you.

Courses are held at seven levels from Beginner to Advanced. You can take our online test at www.corklanguagecentre.ie. The small number of students per class ensures effective teaching with the flexibility to meet your individual needs in a dynamic and friendly atmosphere. There is a special programme of study at each level and our grading system enables you to move to a higher level when the first programme has been completed.

Language Counselling

You receive invaluable guidance on learning and communication skills during your language counselling sessions. You can ask for advice on overall language development and request extra work in any area of language. Your counsellor provides advice on independent learning techniques and can help you to select a suitable examination.

English Courses

You have a choice of three courses to develop your general English skills. The small number of students per class ensures effective teaching with the flexibility to meet your individual needs, in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. You have a progress test and a personal tutorial with your principal teacher each week. Courses have a cultural component, which helps you to learn about Irish culture and the Irish way of life.

The Standard Course focuses on practical communication skills with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Reading and writing activities provide you with opportunities to interact with other students. Vocabulary, idioms and grammar are practised in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency.

The Intensive Course follows the same programme as the Standard Course during the morning. The six afternoon hours focus on developing communication skills. Task-based learning gives you regular and structured opportunities to speak while practising the skills and language you need to use in everyday life.

From mid-June to mid-September, the Intensive Course is available with an afternoon business component. The six afternoon hours focus on developing the vocabulary and communication skills required in business contexts. You must have at least an intermediate level of English to attend the Business Course. For dates refer to enrolment details.

The Standard Course is supplemented with 5 or 10 hours of individual tuition. Your teacher focuses on your particular needs and objectives, which may include general English or business English.

The highly intensive Cambridge Courses are designed to prepare you for the five components of the examinations (reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking). Prior to arrival, you do a pre-test so that you can make an informed decision on which examination course to join. Our teachers are experienced Cambridge examiners with many years of experience in examination preparation. You benefit from a combination of examination techniques and general language study. Supplementary examination practice takes place free of charge three afternoons per week.

Test of English as a Foreign Language
The TOEFL test is a recognised measure of your English language level and a high score is needed when you apply to attend a university or college. The test has four components: listening comprehension, structure, reading and writing. The TOEFL test in Ireland is computer-based. Minimum level: Intermediate

International English Language Testing System
The IELTS examination is a recognised measure of whether you are ready to study or train in the medium of English. It is recognised as a language requirement for entry to a university or college in Ireland or Britain. The examination consists of four papers: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Minimum level: Upper-Intermediate

Test of English for International Communication
The TOEIC examination tests your English proficiency in an international working environment and is useful if you wish to work for multinational companies. Businesses, government agencies and other public and private organisations accept TOEIC scores as proof of English skills in professional communication. The test has two components: listening and reading. Minimum level: Intermediate

Executive & Professional Courses

As a busy professional, you need to make the best use of your time. Our Executive and Professional courses are designed to enable you to achieve maximum progress in a limited time frame. Prior to arrival, you complete a needs analysis questionnaire which helps us to integrate your individual needs and objectives when designing the course. Your course focuses on the essential language skills required to perform in today's competitive and global business environment. The small group size allows our expert tutors to maximise your participation in a focused and dynamic learning setting. The international mix of participants provides you with the perfect forum to gain valuable knowledge and raises cross-cultural awareness. To achieve optimum language exposure, you also go to lunch with a tutor.

The Executive and Professional Course develops the communication skills you need to conduct professional tasks with complete confidence. It is highly interactive and based on extensive use of problem solving, practical role-plays and realistic case studies. Based on your needs, the course may include telephoning, discussions, conducting meetings, making presentations, e-commerce, dealing with facts and figures, interviewing, negotiating, describing trends, as well as a choice of stimulating topics such as sales and marketing, human resources, quality management and cross-cultural issues.

During the four afternoon hours, the course focuses on task-based practice related to the areas covered in the morning. Case studies and role-plays allow you to perfect the linguistic and communication skills that you have acquired during the morning sessions.

If your level of English is lower that intermediate, you are redirected to a Standard or Intensive Course with an appropriate adjustment of fees

Any number of tuition hours

Individual tuition offers the most rapid, relevant and cost-effective form of language training. To maximise success, you are requested to complete a detailed needs analysis questionnaire prior to arrival. This helps us to include your individual needs and objectives when designing the course. Your tutors can focus on general English or on the language skills you require for your profession or studies. You can choose any number of hours to suit your specific needs. You can start any Monday and continue for any number of weeks

Work Experience/Internship

With increased competition in job markets, it is beneficial to learn English in the workplace, as well as in the classroom.

Working in Ireland gives you valuable experience, increases your awareness of international business culture and broadens your employment prospects. It is an exciting and challenging way to improve your English.

To participate in the programme, you must have an intermediate level of English and choose one of our courses for a minimum period of four weeks. Your teachers focus on practical communication skills with the emphasis on speaking and listening. The language course enables you to achieve the required level of communicative competence to undertake your work placement. The time spent in the workplace allows you to apply your new language skills while interacting with native speakers.

Work placements cover a wide range of professional areas including tourism, hotels and catering, retailing, office administration, marketing and accountancy.

The objectives of the programme are educational and work experience is unpaid. The work you do depends on your level of education and qualifications, your skills and experience and your level of English.

E.F.L. Courses

Certificate in English Language Teaching

Information for Applicants

The Cork Language Centre International (C.L.C.I.) Certificate in English Language Teaching is an initial course that aims to provide the necessary skills to teach English as a Foreign Language. The course is recognised by the Irish Department of Education (ACELS) and is subject to regular inspections.

Admission Requirements & Fees

Candidates should be at least 20 years old and should have a sufficiently good command of both written and spoken English to enable them to undertake the course and to prepare for teaching learners at a range of levels.

Candidates must hold a primary degree or equivalent (i.e. a Level 7qualification on the NQAI framework) to be eligible for the ACELS / HETAC recognised certificate. If in doubt as to the level of your qualification, consult ACELS website www.acels.ie. A copy of qualifications must be submitted with the application form.

Applicants who do not hold a degree must sign a disclaimer confirming that they have been made aware that they will be unable to teach in recognised Irish schools. Certification for non-degree holders will be provided by Cork Language Centre International and not by the Department of Education. Candidates whose first language is not English may be admitted to the course provided that their level of English is equivalent to that of the Council of Europe’s Mastery Level C2 (Proficiency).

Acceptance of candidates is based on completion of the application form and screening procedures (interview and tasks).

Course Outline

In line with Dept. of Education requirements, the course is 120 hours + in duration and includes:

Grading and Certification

The course has two components - the teaching practice and a portfolio. The final grade is reached through assessment of these two elements of the course.

Successful candidates will be awarded a grade of either Approved or Approved with Distinction

Trainees are required to gain an Approved grade in both components in order to be awarded an overall Approved.

Trainees are required to gain an Approved with Distinction grade in both components in order to be awarded an overall Approved with Distinction.

The CELT certificate will state the overall grade awarded as well as individual grades for the Teaching Practice and Portfolio components.

Candidates are regularly informed of their progress through oral and written feedback from trainers on the course.

Course Content

Classroom Observation and Teaching Practice

Trainees have opportunity to observe and teach eight assessed lessons to language learners at a minimum of three distinct levels.

Observation of the classes in advance allows the participants to become familiar with the level of the group and with their strengths and weaknesses.

Portfolio

The portfolio contains all material related to the teaching practice as well as a series of 6 assessed modules which will be completed over the duration of the course. The modules cover the following areas:

Trainees draw upon their own experience, what they have learnt in input sessions, their teaching practices, and EFL resources to complete assignments.

Attendance policy

We keep a strict record of trainee attendance, punctuality and participation. These will be commented upon in the final report. According to ACELS guidelines, trainees must attend 100% of the teaching practices and a minimum of 95% of the input sessions. Trainees who have attended 90% of the sessions may submit an additional portfolio task in order to obtain a certificate. Those who attend less than 85% of the input sessions are deemed not to have met the attendance specifications and will be not be awarded a certificate. Trainees who do not attend all 8 TPs are deemed not to have completed the course and will not be awarded a certificate.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES IN CORK, IRELAND

ENGLISH COURSES IN CORK