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General English
Programme Overview
General English courses at the National University of Ireland Galway's English Language Centre are designed to develop students' abilities to communicate more effectively as speakers of English.
Student participation is encouraged through topic-based communicative activities – discussions, role-play, debates, reports and presentations.
Our curriculum puts emphasis on enhancing communication and fluency skills while also attending to grammar understanding and vocabulary development.
Students have the option of choosing a standard programme which includes 15 hours tuition per week or an intensive option of 22.5 hours per week.
Features (5): General English skills development [speaking, listening, reading, writing] / vocabulary development / grammar review and development / Irish literature focus / socio-cultural focus.
Programme Aim
The aim of our General English courses is to provide a varied, stimulating and enjoyable atmosphere in which students can develop their ability to communicate more effectively while learning about the culture, literature and society of Ireland.
Dates, Hours and Fees
| Course | Minimum Booking |
Tuition Hours/ Timetable per week | Fees per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English Standard | 2 weeks |
15 hours. |
€200 |
| General English Intensive | 2 weeks | 22.5 hours. As per above plus 14.00-15.30 Monday-Friday |
€250 |
General English – Sample Timetable
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Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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09.30-11.00 |
Course Introduction & Overview |
Integrated Skills with Reading |
Grammar focus |
Integrated Skills with Listening |
Writing Skills |
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11:00-11:30 |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
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11:30-13:00 |
Vocabulary Focus |
Writing Skills |
Integrated Skills with Speaking |
Vocabulary Focus |
Integrated Skills with Speaking
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General English Intensive – Sample Timetable
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Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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09.30-11.00 |
Course Introduction & Overview |
Integrated Skills with Reading |
Grammar focus |
Integrated Skills with Listening |
Writing Skills |
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11:00-11:30 |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
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11:30-13:00 |
Vocabulary Focus |
Writing Skills |
Integrated Skills with Speaking |
Vocabulary Focus |
Integrated Skills with Speaking
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13:00-14:00 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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14:00-15:30 |
Integrated Skills with Listening |
Presentation Skills |
Speaking: Discussion |
Reading Skills |
Weekly Review |
Other Information
- Course registration fee: €50
- Course book/materials: €50
- Courses are offered from elementary to advanced level (A2-C1)
- Beginner and proficiency level courses subject to availability
- Each student sits a placement test on day one to determine appropriate class level
- Students must be 18 years or over to join our programmes
- There must be a minimum of five students enrolled to proceed with all courses/levels
- Maximum class size is 12 students
- For accommodation options please click HERE
- For social and leisure programme information please click HERE
- No classes take place at weekends or on national/public holidays
Booking Information
Click here to book this programme.
Contact Us
For further information, get in touch by sending us an email or calling +353 91 492264.
About NUI Galway
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