Levels: Streamed classes at Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels.

Description: At the Dublin Cultural Institute we teach the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing using methods based on current theories and research for the learning and teaching of English. Classroom work is interactive and teaching is enhanced with the use of audiovisual aids such as listening comprehension, video lessons, songs, films, newspapers and other supplementary material. Students are assessed on a regular basis and also before progressing to a higher level and their teachers will provide regular feedback on the student's progress. We also place special emphasis on addressing the needs of the individual learner. The teacher and the academic manager will also advise students on suitable courses to follow once they have completed the General English programme.

On commencement of course all students will be given a placement test. This is a pen and paper test that takes about 30 minutes to complete. You can get your results straight away and our staff will then be able to advise you on which course would suit you best.

Our General English programmes are very popular amongst our students as they help them develop all the practical communication skills, with special emphasis on speaking, pronunciation and listening. By learning and practicing the new language our students will achieve greater fluency in everyday English. Very often students who complete the General English programme are able to progress into one of our Exam Preparation courses or they may also choose to sit the TIE Exam.

Our courses provide a solid foundation for successful communication in spoken and written English.

The courses integrate key areas such as:

•  Vocabulary building

•  Grammar

•  Pronunciation

•  Speaking

•  Listening skills

•  Writing skills

The courses have been created so as to give the students an awareness of their own progress while also enabling them to “survive” in the English-speaking world.

Course options for General English:

Full-time : Students who are interested in improving their English as quickly as possible can enrol in one of our intensive courses. The classes are 5 days per week Monday to Friday and students will do a total of 15 hours a week. The courses start every Monday, so students can enrol any time.

Part-time: Students who cannot attend school five days a week are offered the possibility of attending part-time classes. The part-time course options are as follows:

• Two days per week (3 hours each day): Total of 6 hours per week
• Three days per week (3 hours each day): Total of 9 hours per week

It is possible to start these options every week. Part-time students are required to register for a minimum of four weeks.

IMPORTANT: Part-time courses do not qualify in order to get student visas.

Additional Information

It is also possible for students to change timetable if the one they initially chose does not suit them any more. Students are allowed a maximum of three changes during their academic course. Please note that students must stick to the timetable chosen and it is not possible to combine different timetables.

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