Griffith College Limerick

General English - 15 hours contact Delivered at 5 levels (Beginner English/Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced) [1]

(Duration 2 - 52 weeks)
The General English Programme is structured to develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in general contexts. Contextual, situational and topical material accompanied with the provision of appropriate grammatical input. Additionally, opportunities for learners to communicate with each other are maximised through the completion of real-life tasks and communication activities. In providing this structure teachers give a balanced and integrated focus on all aspects of skills and language development and can consolidate recently learnt language in a constructive and immersive way, while also providing opportunities to address the linguistic problems of individuals and groups.
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[1] For a level to be opened there needs to be a minimum of 6 students presenting at the level.

Do you have a specific need that is not described above? Do you require English for a specific purpose?

If you are need English tuition for professional purposes we can design a programme to cater for your needs - including, Business English, Medical English, Legal English.

Contact us today at info@gcl.ie and we will be happy to talk to you about meeting your learning needs.

Whatever your English language learning needs are we can meet them with experience, expertise and care.

• First Certificate Examination (FCE) (Intermediate and above)
• Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) (Advanced only)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Intermediate and above)

• Electives 5 hours contact time per week [1]
In addition to your 15 hours of of contact time is an elective choice, where you the learner decide what areas you want to improve. These electives are available subject to demand, and cost €50 per week. Electives take 5 hours contact time per week and include the following selection, but if there is demand we can also offer others!

Conversational English
This elective is primarily for students who wish to improve their speaking skills and for those who just like to speak!

Business English
This Business English class elective is primarily for learners who are in a business environment or are looking to develop business English skills for future use.

Exam Training
When demand is high for a specific exam to be offered as an elective we offer exam preparation for that exam. It can also be taken as a double elective (10 hours per week). Please see exam training for the list of exams that may be offered as an elective.

English for Academic Purposes
This elective is for learners planning to study at an English Speaking University or with an interest in Academic English.

Grammar Boost
This elective is for students who learn best by learning grammar, have an interest in grammar or for those students who feel that grammar is an area that needs improving.

Vocabulary Development
This elective is for learners who need or desire to improve their vocabulary. Focus is placed on using recently learnt vocabulary to develop skills for internalising and taking ownership of the language.

Focus on Writing
This elective is primarily for learners who need to improve their written communication skills and also for those who have an interest in writing.

Focus on Listening
This elective is primarily for learners who need to improve their listening skills and also for those who really enjoy learning by listening.

Focus on Reading
This elective is primarily for learners who need to improve their reading skills and also for those who really enjoy learning by reading.
[1] For an elective to be offered there needs to be a minimum of 3 students requesting the elective.

Period of Offer:
10th January 2012 - 22nd December 2012

Prices:
Seniors (18 +) (Residential Accommodation and Tuition)
Net Price €265.00 per week based on two weeks or more
Net Price
Senior Price includes: (as described below)
• Tuition
• Two cultural activities per week
• Accommodation
• Use of College facilities
• Complimentary Transfer from Shannon Airport or Limerick Train station to their residence
• Optional Weekend Excursions (€30 per excursion)

Seniors (18 +) (Host Family Accommodation and Tuition)
Net Price €360.00 per week based on two weeks or more
Net Price
Senior Price includes: (as described below)
• Tuition
• Two cultural activities per week
• Half-Board Accommodation (Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner on weekdays, 3 meals a day at the weekend)
• Use of College facilities
• Complimentary Transfer from Shannon Airport or Limerick Train station to their residence
• Optional Weekend Excursions (€30 per excursion)

Juniors (16+) (Host Family Accommodation and Tuition)
Net Price €360.00 per week based on two weeks or more
• Tuition
• Two cultural activities per week
• Half-Board Accommodation (Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner on weekdays, 3 meals a day at the weekend)
• Use of College facilities
• Complimentary Transfer from Shannon Airport or Limerick Train station to their residence
• Optional Weekend Excursions (€30 per excursion)