General English Language Courses

English Language Courses Dublin, Ireland – Why Study An English Course At Dorset College Dublin?

Dorset College Dublin English Language School offers quality English courses with experienced teachers from beginner to advanced levels. At Dorset College Dublin English Language School, our General English Courses focus on the daily use of the English language for life, study, work, and travel. General English classes are offered at all levels, from Beginners to Advanced, with an average of 12 to 14 students of mixed nationalities.

Our team of English teachers uses a personal approach to ensure that students develop at their own pace to a more advanced level, focusing on key elements of English language learning such as grammar, vocabulary, receptive and productive skills, and basic practical language functions like dealing with daily problems and life situations. Special attention is placed on pronunciation from the early stages, with a focus on individual sounds and addressing specific problem areas for students from varying language backgrounds.

English Courses Dublin – If you have any questions about the English courses we offer at Dorset College Dublin English Language School, please contact [email protected], and we will do our best to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Dorset College Dublin is a leading third-level college in Dublin, and our English Language School is accredited by both ACELS and Eaquals. We have been teaching English language skills for over 40 years in a central location, just 10 minutes from Dublin City Centre.

• Course Highlights •

Our General English courses focus on the daily use of the language for life, study, travel and work.
Progress testing with your Teacher will help you to see how close you are to your learning goals.
Learn to communicate more fluently and accurately with highly trained, experienced and dedicated teachers.
Our social activities are fun, exciting and affordable!

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General English Course AM

Description

If you are looking to improve your English skills in all areas such as Conversation, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary, this General English Course is designed just for you!  

This course can be taken in combination with our afternoon group classes or afternoon one-to-one lessons.

To certify the language proficiency that you have acquired on the courses, the following examinations are available; Trinity ISE (takes place in the College), Cambridge and IELTS (taken in an external exam centre)

The course will also give you the opportunity to develop your English language skills while attending social events and availing of trips to explore Dublin and Ireland.

Timetable: Monday to Friday
Morning Classes
9.00 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. (Break:10.30 – 10.45)
Hours per week 15
Class Levels Beginner to Proficiency (CEFR A1 to C2)
Class sizes:   Max: 15 students (generally have 8-14 Students)
Availability:    Year round (See holiday Closing Dates for College)


Class Placement on the First Day

On arrival, students are given a placement test and following an oral interview, are placed in an English class at the appropriate level to begin their course immediately. Students can begin their course on any Monday morning at 9.00 a.m. New students are welcomed and quickly become involved in the activities of the class and familiar with the College environment.

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General English Course PM

Description

If you are looking to improve your English skills in all areas such as Conversation, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary, this General English Course is designed just for you!   

To certify the language proficiency that you have acquired on the courses, the following examinations are available; Trinity ISE (takes place in the College), Cambridge and IELTS (taken in an external exam centre)

The course will also give you the opportunity to develop your English language skills while attending social events and availing of trips to explore Dublin and Ireland.

Timetable: Monday to Friday
Afternoon Classes:  13.00 p.m. - 16.15 p.m. (Break: 14.30 – 14.45)
Hours per week: 15
Class Levels:     Beginner to Proficiency (CEFR A1 to C2)
Class sizes:   Max: 15 students (generally have 8-14 Students)
Availability: Year round (See holiday Closing Dates for College)


Class Placement on the First Day

On arrival students are given a placement test and following an oral interview, are placed in an English class at the appropriate level to begin their course immediately. Students can begin their course on any Monday morning at 9.00 a.m. New students are welcomed and quickly become involved in the activities of the class and familiar with the College environment.

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Additional Information

If you are interested in obtaining additional details about our General English courses, or if you wish to inquire about our diverse range of language courses, please don't hesitate to contact us.  You can reach out to us today by completing our contact form or by calling us directly on:

Our phone number is:  +353 1 57 6850
WhatsApp:  +353871391944
Our email is: [email protected].

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English Language Levels
General English Courses are available at seven levels from Beginner to Proficiency (CEFR A1 to C2).

Within each level there may be two or three different classes, allowing flexibility in class placement.

Business English are held at 2 levels, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate (B1 & B2).

A1 CEFR Beginners

A1 CEFR Elementary
A2 CEFR Pre-Intermediate
B1 CEFR Intermediate
B2 CEFR Upper Intermediate
C1 CEFR Advanced
C2 CEFR Proficiency

Maximum Class Size: 15 Students

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Our Social Programme

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What can I expect from the course?

• Highly trained, experienced and dedicated teachers
• Exposure to variety of accents and teaching styles
• Communicative, task-based activities
• Weekly progress tests
• Regular feedback from your teachers

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Minimum Age:
17
Course Starts:
Every Monday
Lesson Length:
45 minutes
Available Levels:
A1-C2
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Accreditation and Memberships

Dorset College is recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) for English Language Teaching (ELT)

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📬 Drop your letters off next week at Dorset Reception!

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  • This time, we’ll be watching a classic: Pride & Prejudice! You won’t want to miss it!
Please note the time change: we’ll be starting at 10:30 am. I’m looking forward to seeing you all there!
Details
Location: Room 731, 7 Belvedere Place Mountjoy, Dublin 1, D01 Y2P3
Day and Time: 10h30 am, Friday 24 of January
Movie: Pride & Prejudice 
What to bring? If you to get cozy, bring your blankets and pillows!

About the movie: Pride & Prejudice is a 2005 historical romantic drama film directed by Joe Wright, in his feature directorial debut, and based on Jane Austen's 1813 novel. The film features five sisters from an English family of landed gentry as they deal with issues of marriage, morality, and misconceptions

Do you want to join us? Please confirm your interest in coming for this week movie, in order to help us organise the session better, the link is in the stories :)
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  • Due to the severe weather warning issued by the Irish Met Office, all English classes at Dorset College are cancelled tomorrow, Friday, 24/01.

Stay safe!
  • We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Movie Time at the school! Every month, we’ll come together to enjoy a movie night with snacks and great company.

To kick things off, we’re celebrating the upcoming Valentine’s Day with a special edition of Movie Time: Valentine’s Movies! Starting Friday, 24th January, we’ll host weekly movie sessions filled with fun and relaxation. These sessions will run every Friday until 7th February — because on the 14th, we hope you’ll be celebrating with your loved one! 💕
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