ESL Courses (English as a Second Language)
For the first time in Fermoy, a wide range of English as a Second Language classes for both adults and children will be available. Courses will be specially designed using the latest communicative methods and materials to cater for the demands of all those living, studying and working in a second language environment whatever their current level of English.
For primary school children, after-school classes will be available where the emphasis will be on learning the social and academic language necessary to fully integrate in a safe and friendly environment. The children will be provided with the opportunity to learn and communicate without the fear of taking up too much of the teacher’s time and will be supported and encouraged by experienced and qualified language learning experts.
After-school classes for secondary school pupils will have a strong emphasis on academic language and will help ease the transition through school by preparing the pupils for the exacting English language demands of the school curriculum without ignoring their social need for language. Once more, they will be afforded the opportunity to develop in a non-threatening atmosphere which will further aid integration.
Adult classes will take place during the day and in the evenings. Adult courses will be specially tailored to fit the needs of the group.
General English courses will take place for those who need English for everyday interaction such as attending parent teacher meetings, visiting the doctor or simply getting that all important hair-cut. Additionally, specialised courses will be offered in Business English which is aimed at those already in the workplace who need to improve their skills in areas such as telephoning, e-mailing, report writing and making presentations. Or for those wishing to enter the workplace or improve their opportunities,
English for Work will focus on job advertisements, writing CVs and covering letters and English for interviews.
Academic skills courses will also be offered for anyone intending to pursue a higher education qualification.
Also on offer will be preparation for a range of internationally recognised English Language exams such as FCE, CAE, CPE for those with general English needs, IELTS, for those who intend entering higher education and BEC and BULATS for vocational English requirements.
For further information, contact: 025 31167 or send us a message.