Interview with Kieron Mahon, Director of Active Language Learning: “To study a foreign language in the host country opens many doors”

KIERON MAHON, DIRECTOR OF ACTIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING

Why would a student choose your school?

Quality Guaranteed
32 Years in the ELE Sector
Family Run
Independent & Irish Owned
Purpose built ELE facility
Award Winning Courses
EAQUALS Accredited
ACELS Recognised
Boutique Sized
Quality Location
Small Adult Classes
22 Hours GE per week

In your opinion, what are the main benefits for a student to study abroad?

To study a foreign language in the host country opens many doors. Social interaction, opinions, diversity personal growth are all avenues which can be explored. Foreign languages provide a competitive edge in career choices: one is able to communicate in a second language. Foreign language study enhances listening skills and memory. … Foreign languages expand one’s world view and limit the barriers between people: barriers cause distrust and fear.

How do you see the future of language tourism?

As the world grows smaller in terms of abilty to access and travel to foreign destinations the future of language tourism is even greater. With advances in communication through IT services the need to work remotely in an international fied is even greater thus pushing the boundries for language skills required to greater lenghts.

What types of courses do you think will be most in demand in the future?

All students at whatever level they are and are serious about career choices will adopt a course that suits them. I see the development of training in many fields being a huge demand. Teacher training business executives etc. will all come into their own. Therfore I see the continuation og General English pitched at the corrcet level to continue to grow.