Teacher Refresher Course

  • Teaching techniques & language
  • 20 hours class based
  • 5 hours Activities & Excursions

Teacher Refresher Course

  • Teaching techniques & language
  • 20 hours class based
  • 5 hours Activities & Excursions
OVERVIEW
WHO IS IT FOR?
COURSE OBJECTIVES
ACCOMMODATION

A course for English language teachers aimed at providing
practical training in the most up to date teaching techniques
and improving participants language skills.

The course offers practical training in teaching techniques while
also helping participants to improve their own language skills.

Participants explore a wide range of topics including teaching
methodology, exploiting and adapting materials, the increased
role of technology in the language classroom, classroom
management and approaches and activities for teaching all
language areas and skills.

Classes on Irish history, culture and
the Irish educational system in addition to a full social and
activity programme also form part of this intensive and dynamic
course.

All Teacher Training courses in Cork English College are open for Erasmus+ funding. Our organisational ID number is:  E10195409

This course is for teachers 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
  • Learn new classroom-based skills

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 better integrate a wide variety of practical tasks and activities which can be put to immediate use in the classroom.

Each week will include:

  • Grammar and vocabulary points
  • A focus on speaking
  • Language and subject acquisition
  • Engaging listening and reading activities
  • Social and intercultural English
  • Dedicated project work to support your grammar and vocabulary learning
  • Daily detailed error correction for continuous improvement
  • Content sharing and collaboration between other students

We have accommodation options to suit all students. Choose from an authentic Irish experience with one of our dedicated host families, or alternatively choose a self-catering apartment option in the heart of Cork City.

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:
    B1+
    Intermediate Plus
    B2
    Upper-Intermediate
    B2+
    Upper-Intermediate Plus
    C1
    Advanced
    C1+
    Advanced Plus
  • Age Group:
    20+
  • Hours per week:
    25
  • Students per class:
    15
  • April
    14th - 18th 2025
  • April
    21st - 25th 2025
  • May
    12th - 16th 2025
  • July
    7th - 11th 2025
  • July
    14th - 18th 2025
  • July
    21st - 25th 2025
  • July
    28th - August 1st
  • August
    4th - 8th 2025
  • August
    11th - 15th 2025
  • August
    18th - 22nd 2025
  • August
    25th - 29th 2025
  • September
    15th - 19th 2025
  • September
    22nd - 26th 2025
  • October
    20th - 24th 2025
  • November
    17th - 21st 2025
  • December
    1st - 5th 2025

FEES

  • Price
    €520 per week (1 or 2 weeks)

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