English Language & Professional Communication

Course Details

Locations: Dublin, Cork, Galway
Course Duration: 1-2 weeks
Lessons per Week: 20 – 25
Fees include: Registration, Course Materials, Erasmus+ Certification, City Orientation, Social Programme

Course Description

The course aims to meet participants’ specific language needs, whether its language for social or professional purposes. The course gives participants the opportunity to develop all core language skills with immersion in dynamic international classes, or in closed groups with other education professionals.

With a strong emphasis on interactive and collaborative learning, participants are encouraged to use the language in authentic, real-life scenarios. Participants can expect to develop greater confidence when communicating through English and be better able to interact with students and colleagues through the language.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for staff working in higher education, vocational education and training (VET), school education, adult education and youth.

English Level Required

Courses available from A1 – C1 (Elementary to Advanced levels). If you would like you to confirm your level, please contact one of our schools.

Course Aims

• Improve communicative language competence
• Enhance cross-cultural competence
• Develop professional English communication skills
• Explore Irish culture and society through topical, interactive lessons and an extensive cultural and social programme
• Establish contacts with peers from a variety of education systems and facilitate future networking.

Sample Modules

• Professional English communication skills
• Intercultural skills in the workplace
• Workplace communication: Clarifying meaning and simplifying language
• Cross-cultural Engagement
• Presentations made easy
• Report Writing
• English Language Skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)
• Linguistic Competence (Grammar & Vocabulary)
• Pronunciation Workshops