English Courses in Ireland, in Dublin

Berlitz Dublin’s Cambridge Certificate Preparation Course has been designed to prepare participants for entry into Cambridge Examinations process. The Cambridge Certificate Preparation course is delivered as both a stand-alone course and a Skills Module within our English Pathways Programme which can suit students with a busy schedule.

B2 First Exam is an examination programme that focuses on improving written and spoken English along with the provision of key examination techniques from our qualified teachers. This programme is comprised of 20 hours (20 x 60 minutes) of General English tuition per week

The exam preparation courses are designed to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills.

The Academic Year Programme includes 6 months (25 weeks) of studying and 2 months (10 weeks) of holidays, and allows non-EU students to apply for an 8-month (35 weeks) student visa in Ireland.Our teaching is based on a communicative and task-based approach, which means students always focus on effective real-life communication and ways of practising and achieving it. Each day the class is divided into two sessions:>> Session A: 9am to 10.40am>> Session B: 11.10am to 12.50pmSessions A and B are taught by different teachers to give you exposure to a variety of accents and teaching styles. In general, Session A focuses on developing your Grammar, Vocabulary and Functional Language. Session B focuses on interactive communication with an emphasis on Speaking Skills and Pronunciation.

This English course allows Non-EU students to progress through at least two levels over an 8-month period and gain a professional, internationally-recognized English qualification. This English Academic Year can serve as a good foundation in the main linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, with a strong focus on communication. This course has 15 per week and runs in the mornings!!!

These courses consist of 20 lessons of exam preparation each week. They are taught by experienced teachers and, in addition to improving your ability to communicate more fluently and accurately, include a focus on the best techniques to use to help you get the best result in each paper.

Description​General English programmes are suitable for everyone and provide a good foundation in the main linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. With a strong focus on communication skills, these courses also provide a solid foundation in the key skills required in the Trinity College London ISE Examinations as well as Cambridge examinations.The method used is task-based, which means that by the end of each level students are expected to be able to complete a certain amount of tasks through English. There is a central course book and workbook and teachers supplement these using authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, menus, manuals, brochures and a range of other books.All courses incorporate the use of Digital Interactive Whiteboards, the Internet and audio-visual technology. AwardISI Certificate in English. Students have the option of sitting the relevant Trinity College London ISE examination, which takes place in the school, or oneof the Cambridge Examinations at an external exam centre.Entry requirementsStudents must be at least 18 years old on the start date. Those aged 16 –17 may be accepted subject to parental or guardian consent.General English 25 (GE25) LevelsA1 – C2ScheduleGE15 schedule +8.00 – 9.00 and 12.25 – 13.25Course start datesAny Monday of the year, excluding Christmas vacationHours per week25Duration1 – 24 weeksKey points• Very intensive programme• Includes GE15 and two special topics with different teachers:- Examination skills- Grammar in context- Reading and Listening- Conversation Skills- Advanced writing skills• Erasmus + and Bildungsurlaub approved

The GE Fluency Plus course is one of our Intensive English Courses in Ireland. It combines 20 lessons of General English in the mornings with 6 extra lessons in the afternoons. These afternoon classes are held in small groups, which means that the teacher can give extra attention to each student and focus on the specific areas of English that are of interest to the class. Our intensive English courses are perfect for those looking to make the most of their time in Ireland to study English. You will develop your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. In addition, this intensive English course will also give you every opportunity to communicate meaningfully in English. You will build competence, confidence and prepare yourself for common real-life situations.

Intensive Combined CourseThis course offers a combination of group and individual classes and makes full use of the limited time available during a short stay. Clients study in our general international group classes in the morning and can use their individual hours of tuition to concentrate on specific areas of interest.

This is a unique intensive Berlitz Business English Course and offers the single, most effective way to learn a language in a short space of time. The business English course starts at 9.00 AM and finishes at 6.00 PM each day and includes a ‘working-lunch’ with your teacher, a 3 way conversational session with two teachers, multimedia- study and a self-study period each day. The Business English Course is from Monday to Friday and incorporates 60 lesson units per week.