The General English summer programme follows the same timetable and syllabus as the year-round programme.
In addition, each week the summer programme also includes:
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One full-day weekend excursion (Saturday)
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Three afternoon activities plus extra sports sessions
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One evening activity
Apply now for our summer programme
General English will help you to:
- develop your fluency by providing lots of opportunities for practising spoken English;
- understand how the language works;
- develop all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing);
- increase your knowledge of Irish culture;
- practise and improve your intercultural skills;
- develop your ability to learn languages independently.
General English Standard - 20 hours per week
The typical timetable is 9am-12.50pm each day from Monday to Friday (20 x 50 minute academic hours).
General English Intensive - 24 hours per week
Also 9am-12.50pm each day from Monday to Friday (20 x 50 minute academic hours) plus four academic hours extra over two afternoons per week. The intensive programme is subject to sufficient numbers applying.
Course timetable
Please note that 2024 dates are to be added shortly
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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| 09:00-10:45 | Class | Class | Class | Class | Class | Full |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break | Day |
| 11:15-12:50 | Class | Class | Class | Class | Class | Excursion |
| 12:50-14:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |
|
Intensive 14:00-16:05 |
Social Activity |
Class Social Activity |
Social Activity |
Class Social Activity |
Social Activity | |
| Evening Activity |
Sample social programme timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| Afternoon |
2pm - Limerick City Tour Meet outside the Languages Building |
2pm - Outdoor Sports Meet outside the Languages Building |
2pm - Trip to Adare Heritage Town Meet outside the Languages Building |
2pm - Bowling Meet outside the Languages Building |
9am - Day trip to Cork Bring a packed lunch |
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| Evening | 7pm - The Locke Bar Traditional Music Session |
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: Elementary level (A2)
Minimum age: 17 years
Maximum class size: 15 students
2024 start dates
Our summer Programme will run for nine weeks from 1 July and end on Friday the 30 August 2024.
Students can start class any Monday, apart from bank holidays.
Fees*
The following weekly tuition rates apply:
| 2-4 Weeks | 5-9 Weeks | |
| Standard | €350 per week | €340 per week |
| Intensive | €405 per week | €385 per week |
*A non refundable administration fee of €50 applies to all fees
Apply now for our summer programme
