English Language and Irish Culture
Discover more about Ireland while improving your English language skills in Galway, situated on the Wild Atlantic Way. With this course, you can develop your confidence in English while also learning about Irish culture and society.
English Language & Irish Culture will help you to build confidence in reading, writing, and speaking in English while gaining knowledge about a new culture. This course blends content-driven lessons with language to develop communication skills with others on the topic of their country’s culture and traditions.
During the course, participants will examine key aspects of life in Ireland through presentations, tasks, research, songs, and interaction with local people and the unique culture of this area in the West of Ireland.
Course Content
- Engaging Language classes to develop grammatical knowledge and build vocabulary.
- Task or project-based learning using Irish Cultural topics to develop English language communication skills.
- Gain an understanding of Irish culture, traditions and contemporary life in Ireland and explore aspects of the culture that interest you.
- Deepen your knowledge & understanding of this topic with the view to presenting to or teaching others.
Key Facts
| Minimum level of English | B1 on the CEFR |
| Accommodation Options | Shared Apartment / Residence |
| Dates | Download the Calendar HERE |
| Who is it for? | Administrative or Academic Staff working in the European education sector – schools, colleges, universities |
| Fact Sheet | Download the Course Fact Sheet HERE |
Accommodation
We offer the following accommodation options for a 7-night stay (Saturday to Saturday) in Galway.
Below you can find more details about them. Please access the ACCOMMODATION page on the menu for further information.
Self-Catering Apartments
Accommodation in exclusive self-catering shared apartments
- Single/twin/double rooms
- Standard/comfort (en-suite) rooms
- Fully-fitted kitchen, including utensils
- Wi-Fi or cable Internet available
- Common areas (living room/kitchen/bathroom)
- Bed linen and towels provided
- From Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Saturday
Still have questions about the course?
If you would like to get more information about this course or ask about any of our other language courses, please get in touch with us today. We’ll help you to find the perfect course to match your personal and professional goals.