Study English in Ireland
American English School
We would like to welcome you to the English Language School in
Ireland and to Dublin. The School was established in 1979 and
has won a reputation as one of the leading English Language
Schools in Ireland because of the very high standards of our
courses and the friendly care and concern we have for the
people who come to us.
The School has welcomed learners from over 35 countries. Many
students come back to our School several times - the majority
have been referred to us by their friends or family who have
already attended one of our courses - this confirms the high
standard of our programmes.
Our programmes are very carefully designed and we are very
aware that a good knowledge of English is an essential in
today's academic and business world. We encourage you to
practise your English at School, in the shops, with your family
and with students of other nationalities.
Our school is approved by the Irish Department of Education and
is a member School of RELSA, which confirms that courses and
accommodation provided by the School are of the highest
standard and it is your guarantee of quality.
Come to our School and we promise you that you will have a
memorable, worthwhile and enjoyable experience.
IRELAND. A good place to learn English - as well as being a
small country of 4 million people with a pleasant temperate
climate, Ireland is easily accessible from all the major
European cities and is less than one hour by air from London.
Ireland has a wealth of modern literature and its writers such
as W.B. Yeats, Samuel Beckett, George Bernard Shaw, James
Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Sean O'Casey are known all over the
world and have had a great influence on modern literature.
DUBLIN. Dublin is one of the Europe's most beautiful capital
cities. Built around Dublin bay it lies between the sea and the
mountains. The city has some of the finest examples of the
Georgian architecture in the world and yet is a modern city
with excellent shops, restaurants, museums and cultural
attractions. Dublin's size allows easy access to the mountains
and the countryside. Golf, windsurfing and horse-riding are
available and easy to reach.
Our musicians and songwriters such as The Chieftains, The
Dubliners, Van Morrisson, Chris de Burgh, U2 and many other
rock stars have won international acclaim and, during your
stay, you will have the opportunity to see new young aspiring
Irish musicians. You will visit the traditional music pubs and
discos and enjoy the easy, safe, informal night-life of the
Irish.
FIRST DAY & REGISTRATION.
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LOCATION: The Adult School is situated in the city centre on
the same street as Dublin Castle and Trinity College. The
School is located in a very attractive period building which is
comfortable, bright and airy. It is easily accessible by public
transport from all the suburban areas of Dublin and is close to
restaurants and the most fashionable shopping streets in
Dublin.
STAFF. Your tutors will be highly trained and motivated
university graduates who will assist and guide you to get the
maximum benefit from your course. Our Director of Studies is
available to give you advice and guidance. The most up-to-date
materials and methodology are used and teaching aids such as
video camera, listening centres and self-study material will
help you to maximise your time in Ireland.
YOUR FIRST DAY. When you arrive on your first day, your
registration will be completed with the help of a member of
staff. Then you will take a multiple-choice type test to help
us to find your exact level of competence. The Director of
Studies will interview you briefly, then you will be taken to
join your class.
THERE ARE USUALLY AT LEAST SIX LEVELS OF STUDY:
- Beginner
- Elementary
- Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Upper Intermediate
- Advanced
You will have two different teachers during the morning period.
On your first morning both teachers will talk to you to find
out your own personal objectives of the course. If you have
definite aims (for example an examination or a career
requirement) you should discuss these with your teachers and
they will make sure that your interests are included in the
teaching programme. The Director of Studies will continue to
monitor your progress and will meet your teachers regularly
throughout your stay.
C O R S E S.
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We offer you a choice of courses. The courses provide you with
a comprehensive programme. Each day you study grammar,
vocabulary, and structure as well as developing your skills of
speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will have plenty
of opportunity to practise and perfect your linguistic and
communicative competence in a pleasant, encouraging atmosphere.
Some parts of your programme will be based upon a course book
but, in addition, you will participate in many different
activities designed to provide realistic practice within the
classroom.
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES.
COURSE A: SEMI INTENSIVE:
20 hours tuition: Monday - Friday 09.00 - 13.00
For this course the syllabus is devided into two parts. The
first morning class concentrates upon reading and writing
including grammar, structure, and vocabulary. The second period
provides practice sessions in listening and speaking
activities. Learners on Course A will be encouraged to make use
of our self-access study facilities during the afternoon
period. This includes books, tasks, exercises and audio tapes
for the listening centre.
Average class size 10
COURSE B: INTENSIVE:
28 hours tuition: Monday - Friday 09.00 - 13.00 and Monday -
Thursday 14.00 - 16.00
This course is intended for clients who want to make rapid
progress. The morning period (09.00-13.00) follows the same
timetable as Course A. In addition, at afternoon class may be
used to solve individual learner's problems and to focus upon
areas of particular interest to clients. This class is flexible
in approach and aims to meet clients' individual need within a
class structure. We provide clients with an opportunity of
choosing a Business English module in the afternoon period for
those students who need Business English in a career situation.
Average class size 10.
COURSE C: BEGINNERS.
20 hours tuition: Monday - Friday 09.00 - 13.00
If you are beginning to learn English you can join one of our
Beginner courses which start on specific days throughout the
year.
Average class size 10.
COURSE D: ONE-TO-ONE TUITION.
We can organise individual tuition for you at any time of the
year. This course is specially recommended to clients who have
limited time available for study and wish to make maximum
progress in the shortest possible time. If you wish to take
this course it is important that you complete our Needs
Analysis Questionnaire in advance of your arrival. This allows
us to design a course which will meet your needs exactly.
SUMMER COURSES FOR ADULTS.
20 or 28 hours of lessons per week in an enjoyable atmosphere
with mixed nationality classes. These courses will give you a
chance to improve your English in very carefully designed and
structured programmes. The courses are aimed at communication
but take account of all four basic language skills - speaking,
listening, writing and reading. Communication skills are
developed through classroom activities such as discussion,
simulation, negotiation and role-play exercises. Grammar and
vocabulary are consolidated and extended, and writing skills
are examined and practised in a range of appropriate tasks.
Average class size 12
EXAMINATION COURSES
Candidates are prepared for a wide range of English Language
Examinations.
EXAMINATION:
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE:
We prepare students for English language examinations that are
recognised all over the world. Special courses are held in
preparation for these examinations and students are thoroughly
prepared for every aspect of the examination. We have a
consistently high rate of success in these examinations.
EXAMINATION COURSES AVAILABLE:
CAMBRIDGE:
-First Certificate
-Advanced Certificate
-Certificate of Proficiency
PITMAN EXAMINATIONS INSTITUTE
LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON
TOEFL
IMPORTANT: Please check with us to ensure that the examination
you wish to take is available during your period of study. Note
also dates of registration, in some cases, are three months
prior to the examination. Our Director of Studies is available
to give directions and advice regarding examination work and
appropriate examination levels. An information sheet with
details of all examinations is available on request.
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COURSES.
LEVELS: We offer courses at the following levels: Beginner;
Elementary; Pre-Intermediate; Intermediate; Upper-Intermediate
and Advanced. There are 2/3 classes operating at each level so
this allows for very accurate streaming of learners according
to their level of ability.
AGE: Students over 17 years are accepted at our adult school and
may enrol each Monday.
BOOKS: Course books may be purchased at the school. In addition
tutors at School supply a variety of ancillary material and
notes.
LESSONS: All lessons are of 50-55 minutes duration, average
class size: Winter Courses 10 people; Summer Courses 12 people.
TEST: Each client is tested on arrival and then placed in a
class at the appropriate level. Regular assessments are made as
the course progresses and changes are made according to
progress.
BEGINNER: Absolute beginners are accepted 5 times each year. At
times other than these clients must join the class at the
lowest level.
CERTIFICATES AND REPORTS: A Certificate is awarded at the end
of the course indicating the level of English achieved. A
separate report is given to each client by the tutor detailing
many important aspects of the course and containing
recommendations for further study.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: The School is open throughout the year with
the exception of two weeks at Christmas and all national public
holidays.
COURSES; We provide a wide range of courses for adults
throughout the year. Whether you require English for your
profession, academic studies or just for pleasure, School has a
course to suit you.
OPTIONAL COURSES: Students may take an optional module of
either Business English, Conversation or Anglo-Irish Literature
in the afternoons.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME: There is a lively and interesting social
programme for afternoons, evenings and weekends.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES: If you intend attending College
or University in an English speaking environment then this
course will equip you with the necessary skills for a
successful academic career. The course will teach you the
listening, reading and writing skills which every University
Course is based upon.
Many students come back to our School several times - the
majority of our students have been referred to us by their
friends who have already attended one of our courses.
EXECUTIVE PLUS.
The Executive Plus courses are specially designed for business
people who wish to improve their language skills, often in the
shortest possible time.
All Executive Plus courses are individually designed to meet
the needs and objectives of the clients or client course for
you, it is important that we receive the completed Needs
Analysis Questionnaire at least one week in advance of your
arrival.
INDIVIDUAL TUITION: Individual Tuition is available on request
throughout the year. You may begin and end this course whenever
it suits your purposes. You may also choose the number of hours
you wish to study and enjoy our cultural and social programme
in your spare time.
If you have particular material which you would like to use in
class, bring it with you and we will incorporate it into your
programme.
CORPORATE COURSES: These corporate courses area designed for
small groups of learners from particular professional and
business backgrounds.
The English language programme is developed in consultation
with the client company and may be taken at any time during the
year. Individual language requirements may also be met during
corporate courses. So if you have a particular objective,
discuss it with the Director of Studies and your tutors and it
will be included in the course programme.
TWO-TO-ONE COURSE:
This course is for two clients who book together and take their
classes together.
The programme of study is designed to meet your objectives and
we require the completed Needs Analysis Questionnaire in order
to tailor the course precisely to your needs. The two-to-one
course may be taken at any time during the year and you may
choose the number of hours you wish to study.
COURSES FOR TEACHERS.
We have a long-standing reputation for Teacher Training. During
the summer months we have a specially designed course for
non-native teachers of English. The purpose of this course is
to provide you, the English teacher, with an opportunity to
meet other teachers and refresh your approach, skills, and
ideas. In addition there are opportunities to discuss matters
such as grammar, language usage and changing trends in
vocabulary use.
The course includes both lecture and workshop sessions and
provides a stimulating forum for the exchange of ideas. The
course syllabus has a language component which includes
language awareness, pronunciation and intonation and a study of
current trends in English vocabulary usage.
The methodology module includes a study of teaching approaches
for learners of different ages, the development of teaching
material and the use of projects and authentic material for
classroom activities. All participants are requested to
complete a language task in advance of the course which allows
our course designers to include areas of common difficulty in
the training programme.
ADULT ACTIVITY & SOCIAL PROGRAMME.
There is a lively and interesting social and activity programme
arranged for the afternoons and evenings. The School is a short
walk from the National Gallery, Museums, Christ Church
Cathedral and Dublin Castle.
Golf, tennis, Squash and horse-riding can be arranged and our
administrative staff will be happy to make a booking for you.
Travel to other parts of Ireland: Kerry and Cork, in the south,
Donegal and Sligo in the north and Galway in the west can be
organised at weekends - transport is cheap and students also
hire cars in groups for a reasonable fee. You can see Ireland
and be back in your class for Monday morning.
The evening programme includes visits to traditional music
pubs, theatres, horse and greyhound racing and other
interesting activities.
You can have an exciting and interesting cultural experience
during your time at School.
LIVING WITH AN IRISH FAMILY.
One of the best ways of learning more about Ireland and the
Irish is to live with an Irish family during your stay. Irish
family life is informal, Irish people are welcoming and
talkative - this will give you plenty of opportunities to
practise your English. All our families have been very
carefully chosen - our Accommodation Officer visits and selects
suitable families. Irish families live in the houses with
gardens in pleasant suburbs 20- 25 minutes by bus or train from
a city centre. You will have your breakfast and evening meal
from Monday to Friday with the family and all your meals at the
weekends. The main evening meal in Ireland is between 6 and 7
p.m. - this will allow you to join our evening social
programme. Your host family will treat you as a member of the
family. Many of our students return several times to the same
families and keep in contact over the years.
YOUR FAMILY: When we receive your enrolment form we will have
the information necessary to place you in a suitable family
e.g. no animals, vegetarian, no smoking. You can then contact
your family before you arrive.
We try very hard to match students to a suitable family - if
you are not happy we will move you to another family as soon as
possible.
PAYING THE FAMILY: When making a booking please send the fees
for accommodation and tuition. The School will then arrange
payment to your family.
OTHER ACCOMMODATION: University campus accommodation at Trinity
College and University College Dublin is available during the
months of July and August. The School can also arrange
accommodation in a guesthouse, a hostel or a hotel.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: We advise all clients to take out full
insurance prior to departure. All clients travelling from EU
countries should bring medical form E1.11 with them.
INSURANCE: Students are not insured by School, nor by the
family, against illness, theft or loss of personal effects and
the School accepts no responsibility in the event of such
occurrences. Personal insurance cover is therefore recommended.
SOCIAL AND ACTIVITY PROGRAMME. There is a full sports and
social programme available to all our clients in July and
August. A social programme is arranged throughout the year and
sports are available on request. Tours take place each Saturday
and there is a cover charge for these excursions.
ARRIVAL TRANSFERS: If you have booked an arrival transfer from
the airport, please send the following information at least 14
days before the course begins: Your arrival date, flight number
and full flight details. A member of staff will meet you,
holding a School sign, outside the Customs Hall beside the
Information Desk.
TAXI: If you have not booked a transfer we recommend that adult
clients take a taxi from the airport. The majority of School
host families live approximately 20-25 minutes from the
airport.
VISA: Students attending courses from EU member countries do
not need a Visa to enter Ireland. Students coming from non-EU
countries should check with your nearest Irish Embassy as you
may need a Student Visa to study in Ireland.
JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL takes place in June, July
and August each year at 4 centres in Dublin and a number of
centres outside Dublin.
Further information to be followed.
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