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Learning Experiences Ireland:
Located in the beautiful Irish countryside close to Tullamore in Co. Offaly, Learning Experiences Ireland offers a well-rounded music programme of tuition and public performance for young classical instrumentalist on violin, viola, cello, piano and voice.

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During the summer months, Learning Experiences Ireland offers a unique Study English and Music in Ireland - Homestay Programme for young people age of all ages. The 2-week programme is open to young musicians of all levels and we are happy to accept beginner language learners. Sessions run throughout the summer.

Study English and Music in Ireland - Homestay Programme:

The summer Study English and Music in Ireland - Homestay Programme offers a unique combination of classical instrumental and vocal music study and language learning in a beautiful Irish countryside setting delivered by professional cellist and TESOL certified English language teacher Adele O'Dwyer.

The programme is designed to be intimate in nature as a maximum of 4 young people are accepted for each 2-week session. The programme incorporates language building activities through daily classes in English as well as through participation in musical, recreational and home-based activities. Sessions run throughout the summer.

English Language Building Activities:

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- Learn English through Musical Activities
- Learn English through Recreational Activities 
- Learn English through Home-Based Activities

Musical Activities:
- Vocal Music 
- Instrumental Music
- Public Performance

Sample Recreational Activities:
- Trip to Dublin City
- Nature walks at Clara bog, Lough Boora Nature Preserve and the Sleive Bloom Mountains
- Cultural Heritage vists to Clonmacnoise and other historic sites in the area

Sample Home-Based Activities:
- Nightly 'cook together' sessions
- Movie Nights (one per week) - popular English language films
- English language 'scrabble' and other games for fun and learning
- English language 'library time' - encouragement will be given for particpants to use to library of English books to expand their language experience.
- Swimming (Tullamore Town Pool), Tennis (at Silver River Studios)

English Language Immersion:

The language immersion aspect of the Study Music and English in Ireland - Homestay Programme comes about in a natural 'family oriented' manner as most of the day is spent in activities where young participants are engaging with English speakers. It is not the philosophy of our programme to prohibit the speaking of the mother tongue but rather to encourage and enable English language usage through engaging activities and working with individual pupils in many different ways. The central focus of our programme is to instill a desire and willingness to communicate in English.

Fees:
2-Week Programme: €1730 per student

Fees Include:
- private bedroom accomodation
- full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- daily music classes
- daily English language classes
- recreational activities package
- performance preparation sessions
- participation in demonstration concert
- airport transfers to/from Dublin airport

The fee does not cover airfares or medical insurance.

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Address: Silver River Studios; Acontha, Durrow; Tullamore, Offaly, Ireland
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