General English + Irish Culture Course

  • Irish myths, music & film
  • Improve your General English
  • Cork based excursions & activites

General English + Irish Culture Course

  • Irish myths, music & film
  • Improve your General English
  • Cork based excursions & activites
OVERVIEW
WHO IS IT FOR?
COURSE OBJECTIVES
ACCOMMODATION

Our 1 or 2 week General English + Irish Culture Course enables students to consolidate and improve their overall level in English while enjoying an introduction to Irish Culture through classroom sessions on Irish Culture as well as social and cultural activities offering an immersion in Irish culture.

Course participants will learn about a range of aspects of Irish Culture from a selection of specially designed sessions including Irish music, literature, mythology, history, and food.

Participants will also consolidate and improve their overall level of English through an integrated skills approach.

In our mixed General English lessons, an emphasis is placed on listening comprehension, pronunciation, and spoken interaction. Improve your overall English on our General English + Irish Culture course and enjoy an academic, cultural, and social experience with us in Cork.

All Erasmus+ courses in Cork English College are open for Erasmus+ funding. Our organisational ID number is:

E10195409

This course is for participants who wish to:

  • Improve their English
  • Gain a new perspective on teaching
  • Maximise their time and learning in Ireland
  • Live an enjoyable enriching experience
  • Improve their career prospects
  • Consider new ways of professional thinking

Studying English with Cork English College offers teachers the opportunity to refresh and gain additional skills in teaching English while making friends and experiencing the rich cultural heritage Cork has to offer.

As part of the course, you will gain an understanding of how to increase your professional knowledge within your institution. Course content will include lessons on:

  • Irish music, literature, mythology, history, and food
  • Language focus: grammar analysis and practice
  • Speaking, reading, writing and listening 
  • Irish myths & legends

We offer a range of different accommodation options for your stay in Cork. Choose an authentic Irish experience with one of our host families or more independent living in one of our residential student apartments. Our team ensures all accommodation options are safe, secure and of the highest standards.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

With an English Course in CEC, you get:

Experienced Teachers
Multinational Classes
Clear Course Objectives
Feedback & Progress Tests
An Integrated E-Learning platform
Weekly social & cultural activities

BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE

At the end of your English course, you can expect to:

Speak more confidently
Use English more effectively for work or travel
Communicate more accurately and clearly
Have developed your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
Have learnt more about Irish life & culture
Make memories and connections to last you a lifetime

SAMPLE OF OUR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

MONDAY / Cork City Tour
TUESDAY / Grammar Clinic
WEDNESDAY / Traditional Irish Music Night
THURSDAY / Shandon Bells Visit
FRIDAY / Fota Wildlife Park

WHY CHOOSE CEC?

Discover why you should choose the award winning fully accredited CEC.

COURSE DETAILS

  • Available Levels:
    B2
    Upper-Intermediate
    B2+
    Upper-Intermediate Plus
    C1
    Advanced
    C1+
    Advanced Plus
    C2
    Proficiency
  • Age Group:
    20+
  • Hours per week:
    20
  • Students per class:
    15
  • March
    4th - 8th
  • March
    11th - 15th
  • April
    1st - 5th
  • July
    1st - 5th
  • July
    8th - 12th
  • July
    15th - 19th
  • July
    22nd - 26th
  • August
    5th - 9th
  • August
    12th - 16th

FEES

  • Price
    €450 per week

FEES CALCULATOR

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HEAR FROM SOME OF OUR STUDENTS

Nils
Germany

“With the assistance of the CEC community – its compassionate teachers, activity leaders, administrative personnel as well as my inspiring classmates – I managed to raise my proficiency of English from a B2 to a solid C1. Above all, I always had a good time.”

Carla Proserpio
Argentina

I will always keep a nice memory of the month spent in Cork, and this thanks to CEC, which in addition to letting me deepen my English, made me discover breathtaking places and meet unforgettable people.

Tatiane Passos
Brazil

Well, I’ll never forget my time at CEC, after all, it was a year and a half very well spent. I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to build my English here. Grrreat teachers, welcoming people and an incredible city/culture. Thank you very much CEC team for all support and keep up the brilliant work!

WELCOME TO
CORK ENGLISH COLLEGE