English Courses in Cork, Ireland

Cork English College:
CORK ENGLISH COLLEGE is located in the centre of Cork City, on the banks of the River Lee in southern Ireland. We can assure you that you will receive the service that you expect from one of the most established schools in Ireland. Our extensive experience in the area of T.E.F.L allows us to offer you a wide range of courses, all of which have been designed to perfection. Cork English College is recognised by the Department of Education for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language and is the official TOEIC examination centre for Cork. Our teachers are University graduates qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language. They are chosen for their expertise, experience and ability to ensure productive and enjoyable courses tailored to the student's individual needs, interests and aims. Our curriculum is based on a combination of language structures functions and vocabulary. Classroom activities ensure development of the four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing).

Day One
• Students should arrive at the centre no later than 08.45
• Placement Test and Orientation Session (09.00 - 10.50)

Our curriculum is based on a combination of language structures functions and vocabulary graded according to level. In addition, classroom activities are carefully balanced throughout the day to ensure systematic development of the four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing). We have an extensive range of resources from which to select the most appropriate materials for use in a particular class.

General English - 20 hours per week:
The above courses begin with an initial interview, test and needs analysis and students are classed according to resulting level. Clients will learn all the essential areas of language & grammar through task-based methodology. While the communicative approach is central we always consider the individual learning style of our students. All four language skills are given the appropriate class time through the application of our academic syllabus. While this provides continuity and structure there is also a certain element of flexibility, again with the view of meeting the particular needs of the student. Each course is concluded with a student performance review.

Course Includes:
• 20 Lessons per week (Lessons = 60 minutes)
• Average 6 - 8 pupils per class (maximum 10)
• Certificate at end of Course
• Individual student report
• Afternoon Social and Cultural Programme
• Evening Social Programme
• Transfers to and from Cork Airport
(If host family accommodation arranged)
Dates:
Every Monday throughout the year

Levels:

6 Levels - (Beginners to Advanced).
Age Group:
17 +.

Cambridge Exam Preparation:
The Cambridge Examinations take place in early June and December. Our examination courses prepare students for all the components of the examinations: Reading, Use of English, Comprehension, Listening Comprehension and Interview. Students will complete sample papers and examination practice.

Our classes are small and very intensive with every effort made to prepare students for every aspect of the examination on a daily basis ensuring adequate cover of each of the skills. Please note that students must be of an Upper Intermediate Level of English to take part in this course. A Placement test will be administered on arrival at the school to confirm the student’s level of English.

Cork English College has run these courses for a number of years and our students have achieved excellent results. On average, we have a pass rate of 97% for candidates taking the FCE, CAE and the CPE exams.

Course Includes:
20 Lessons per week (Lesson = 60 minutes)
Practice Exam Sessions every 2 weeks
Maximum 8 - 10 pupils per class
Certificate at end of Course
Extra afternoon Examination Preparation Classes twice a week.
Afternoon Social and Cultural Programme
Evening Social Programme
Transfers to and from Cork Airport (If host family accommodation arranged)

Intensive Business English - 28 hours per week:
The above courses consist of an initial interview, testing and needs analysis. The course involves business English modules (Theory and Practical), Project work and Language skills development. The focus is on the development of the four skills. (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in a business context.

The course content includes: the language of negotiation, Meetings and discussions, Preparing presentations, Telephone communication, Describing trends, Report writing, Drafting of business letters, faxes and emails, Socialising, TOEIC and many of the topics and situations which students and practising business people will encounter in their careers.

Course Includes:
28 Lessons per week (Lesson = 60 minutes)
Average 6 – 8 pupils per class (Max. 10)
Certificate at end of Course
Afternoon Social and Cultural Programme
Evening Social Programme
Transfers to and from Cork Airport (If host family accommodation arranged)
Business Plus Programme:
This new 2-week course has been designed to meet the needs of those students who require professional English for the workplace. The focus is on development of the four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in a business context.

As the T.O.E.I.C. is becoming the foremost test of communication in the international workplace, we are now offering the T.O.E.I.C. preparation as part of the course. Students will have the opportunity to take the test on the final day of the course.

Numbers of participants is limited to five.

Aviation English Programme – ICAO:
The International Civil Aviation Organization has mandated new aviation standards of English proficiency for flight crew members and air traffic controllers starting March 5, 2008.

CEC offers flexible training courses in Aviation English. General-language development in English for Aviation is conducted in small international classes at appropriate language levels, while the specialised training elements are conducted in closed groups that focus on particular specialisations.

Because ICAO has now decreed that the English-language proficiency standard for aircraft operators must be standardised, CEC offers flexibly structured training courses for pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals adapted to meet the requirements of the ICAO published guidelines. Courses are designed for small groups of trainees to meet the precise requirements of individual sponsors. The structure and content of study programmes will vary depending on the respective training objectives and the language entry level of participants:

Course Includes:

ICAO Aviation English Operational Level 4
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has decreed that English-language proficiency of pilots and air traffic controllers must be standardised. Accordingly, as of 5 March 2008 Contracting States will be obligated to take steps to ensure that all licensed air traffic control personnel and flight crews involved in flight operations in airspace where the use of the English language is required are proficient in conducting and comprehending radiotelephony and general aviation communications in English.

The objective of the ICAO language-proficiency requirements is to ensure that flight crews and air traffic controllers have sufficient language proficiency in whatever language they use for radiotelephony communications to manage all of the potential communicative needs related to pilot and controller communications. These range from routine phraseologies and communications not encompassed by phraseologies, to non-routine situations and outright emergencies. It is known that pilots and controllers can memorize phraseologies, and phraseologies alone are often insufficient for the task. The ICAO language test for aviation communications therefore extends well beyond simply testing an individual's knowledge of phraseologies.

Military English Programme – STANAG:
Designed to prepare potential NATO staff officers for their roles in the NATO Alliance and for possible UN peacekeeping appointments, CEC Military English courses are both stimulating and wide-ranging in their delivery and content. English language development and active participation in practical course work is encouraged, and is fully supported by authentic discussion, current affairs, written communication and planning activities.

The most popular study programmes related to English for Military Purposes are the NATO STANAG SLP 3 and SLP 4 Certificate courses. Duration of the course is normally 4 - 7 weeks; however, CEC Military English courses can be tailored to meet the precise requirements of particular sponsors. The maximum class size is 10 Officers/SNCOs. Our military English training is concerned with creating an understanding of the functional communication skills necessary for personnel employed in NATO and UN Peacekeeping appointments worldwide. It is therefore suitable for military officers, diplomatic service staff, civil servants, intelligence officers and international security operatives.

Course Includes:

Courses include excursions to professional and cultural places of interest and include presentations on specialised subjects. To date, the CEC military cadre has enjoyed considerable success and courses run year round. A high proportion of students attain creditable passes at SLP 3 and SLP 4 levels, which allows them to subsequently establish themselves in international roles with ease and confidence; indeed, many former trainees are currently serving in NATO and UN appointments. Selected courses are conducted for VIPs and personnel of high rank only.