Language Courses
We are now running evening courses in Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese and Chinese (Mandarin) for adults who would like to learn a new language, or improve their conversational skills for travel, holidays and business. Our French and Spanish courses focus on conversational language, and cover some cultural aspects of the countries in which those languages are spoken. Basic grammar will be covered but the focus is on building vocabulary and confidence in conversation. Reading and writing, including the special characters used, will be covered in the Chinese, Japanese and Korean courses but here too speaking and listening will be the main focus. Our tutors are native speakers where possible.
Chinese (Mandarin) for Beginners
Day/Time: Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm; Saturday 10:30am-2:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €120
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
After a term of beginner's lessons you will find yourself familiar with basic grammar, a decent amount of vocabulary and commonly used daily phrases. The class will focus on developing listening and speaking skills of the learners. Basic Chinese characters (simplified), as well as Pinyin, the Chinese language sound system, will be introduced.
Please contact use directly for details and to express interest in the Saturday course.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €120
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
After a term of beginner's lessons you will find yourself familiar with basic grammar, a decent amount of vocabulary and commonly used daily phrases. The class will focus on developing listening and speaking skills of the learners. Basic Chinese characters (simplified), as well as Pinyin, the Chinese language sound system, will be introduced.
Please contact use directly for details and to express interest in the Saturday course.
Chinese (Mandarin) Intermediate
Day/Time: Tuesday 8:00-9:30pm; Saturday 10:30am-2:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €120
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
The intermediate/improvers course is designed for students who have completed the beginner's study or achieved the same level through other forms of study. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the main ideas of a complex text, have more vocabulary and be able to apply more grammar. We will work to improve Chinese language skills of the learners in respect to listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Please contact use directly for details and to express interest in the Saturday course.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €120
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
The intermediate/improvers course is designed for students who have completed the beginner's study or achieved the same level through other forms of study. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the main ideas of a complex text, have more vocabulary and be able to apply more grammar. We will work to improve Chinese language skills of the learners in respect to listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Please contact use directly for details and to express interest in the Saturday course.
French (Beginners)
Day/Time: Monday 6:45-8:15pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €100
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This French for Beginners course is based on a communicative approach and will provide learners with the tools and confidence to have basic conversations with French speakers. A wide range of resources, oral and written will be used, including everyday French documents such as restaurant menus, songs, movie extracts and short texts. Learners will take part in activities, conversations and role plays and will have the opportunity to do projects on themes that particularly interest them. All activities are aimed at developing French communication skills.
Areas covered include greeting someone, talking about yourself and relatives, ordering a meal, asking for items and prices, asking for directions, and discussing your hobbies and tastes in life. By the end of this course, you will be able to understand basic questions in French; have short conversations with a French speaker, using appropriate greetings, write short texts (such as presentations or emails), and utilise and improved knowledge of French culture (ways of life in France, food, cinema, etc.). The tutor uses learner-centred approaches, and will always be attentive to your needs and expectations.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €100
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This French for Beginners course is based on a communicative approach and will provide learners with the tools and confidence to have basic conversations with French speakers. A wide range of resources, oral and written will be used, including everyday French documents such as restaurant menus, songs, movie extracts and short texts. Learners will take part in activities, conversations and role plays and will have the opportunity to do projects on themes that particularly interest them. All activities are aimed at developing French communication skills.
Areas covered include greeting someone, talking about yourself and relatives, ordering a meal, asking for items and prices, asking for directions, and discussing your hobbies and tastes in life. By the end of this course, you will be able to understand basic questions in French; have short conversations with a French speaker, using appropriate greetings, write short texts (such as presentations or emails), and utilise and improved knowledge of French culture (ways of life in France, food, cinema, etc.). The tutor uses learner-centred approaches, and will always be attentive to your needs and expectations.
French (Improvers)
Day/Time: Monday 8:15-9:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €100
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This improvers' course is designed for students who already have a basic grasp of French and who want to improve their communication skills and delve deeper into the use of the language.You will study using videos and articles from the French media, along with a range of other resources, and gain a better understanding of French language and culture. You will also do activities and projects where you will be able to interact and express yourself (employing the structures learned during the course) and talk about themes that interest you.
By the end of the course you will be able to talk confidently about events, express your opinions and tastes, plan projects, give advice and negotiate. The tutor will always be attentive to your needs and expectations.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €100
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This improvers' course is designed for students who already have a basic grasp of French and who want to improve their communication skills and delve deeper into the use of the language.You will study using videos and articles from the French media, along with a range of other resources, and gain a better understanding of French language and culture. You will also do activities and projects where you will be able to interact and express yourself (employing the structures learned during the course) and talk about themes that interest you.
By the end of the course you will be able to talk confidently about events, express your opinions and tastes, plan projects, give advice and negotiate. The tutor will always be attentive to your needs and expectations.
Japanese (Beginners)
Day/Time: Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €150
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
Participants will become familiar with basic Japanese grammar, a decent amount of vocabulary and commonly used daily phrases. We will introduce Kanji, Chinese characters in Japanese language and focus on developing listening and speaking skills.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €150
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
Participants will become familiar with basic Japanese grammar, a decent amount of vocabulary and commonly used daily phrases. We will introduce Kanji, Chinese characters in Japanese language and focus on developing listening and speaking skills.
Japanese (Intermediate)
Day/Time: Wednesday 8:00-9:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €150
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
Designed for those who have already completed the beginner's Japanese course, or achieved the same level through other forms of study, the course will enable learners to understand the main ideas of a complex text, have more vocabulary and apply more grammar. We will improve Japanese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €150
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
Designed for those who have already completed the beginner's Japanese course, or achieved the same level through other forms of study, the course will enable learners to understand the main ideas of a complex text, have more vocabulary and apply more grammar. We will improve Japanese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Korean (Beginners)
Day/Time: Thursday 6:30-8:00pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €150
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This Korean course for beginners will get learners familiar with basic grammar, a decent amount of vocabulary and commonly used daily phrases. We will focus on developing listening and speaking skills.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €150
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This Korean course for beginners will get learners familiar with basic grammar, a decent amount of vocabulary and commonly used daily phrases. We will focus on developing listening and speaking skills.
Korean (Intermediate)
Day/Time: Thursday 8:00-9:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €150
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This intermediate course is designed for students who have completed the beginner's study or achieved the same level through other forms of study. Upon completion, students will be able to understand the main ideas of a complex text, have more vocabulary and apply more grammar. We will improve Korean language skills in respect of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: a native speaker
Fee: €150
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This intermediate course is designed for students who have completed the beginner's study or achieved the same level through other forms of study. Upon completion, students will be able to understand the main ideas of a complex text, have more vocabulary and apply more grammar. We will improve Korean language skills in respect of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Spanish Level 1 (Beginners)
Day/Time: Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Elisabet Delgado Vilar
Fee: €100
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This Spanish for Beginners course is based on a communicative approach and will provide learners with the tools and confidence to have basic conversations with Spanish speakers. Students will take part in activities where they will practise their speaking and listening skills.
By the end of this course students will be able to use appropriate greetings, talk about themselves and their families, ask for and give personal information, discuss their hobbies and tastes, talk about their interests and future plans.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Elisabet Delgado Vilar
Fee: €100
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This Spanish for Beginners course is based on a communicative approach and will provide learners with the tools and confidence to have basic conversations with Spanish speakers. Students will take part in activities where they will practise their speaking and listening skills.
By the end of this course students will be able to use appropriate greetings, talk about themselves and their families, ask for and give personal information, discuss their hobbies and tastes, talk about their interests and future plans.
Spanish Level 2 (Improvers)
Day/Time: Wednesday 8:00-9:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Elisabet Delgado Vilar
Fee: €100
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This Spanish for Improvers is designed for those who completed Level 1 or already have some knowledge of the language.
The course is based on a communicative approach and will provide learners with the skills to have more complex interactions with Spanish speakers. Students will take part in activities where they will practise their speaking and listening skills.
By the end of this course students will be able to interact confidently in different environments where they will be using the vocabulary and grammar structures learned in class.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Elisabet Delgado Vilar
Fee: €100
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
This Spanish for Improvers is designed for those who completed Level 1 or already have some knowledge of the language.
The course is based on a communicative approach and will provide learners with the skills to have more complex interactions with Spanish speakers. Students will take part in activities where they will practise their speaking and listening skills.
By the end of this course students will be able to interact confidently in different environments where they will be using the vocabulary and grammar structures learned in class.
Enrolment Details
You can enrol online, over the phone (086 7902260) or in person at one of our enrolment evenings.
