English - Exam Preparation Programmes

Start dates:
Full-Time Course: Every Week – Monday
Evening Course: 1st Tuesday of every month

You can start class any Monday (except for bank holidays and holiday breaks like Easter or Christmas when the school is closed). Please contact us for the full academic calendar.

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Student Fees

Beginner English (A1-A2 level)
General English Beginners – A1 Level
We offer a 25 week English language course where you will learn basic language and structures to be able to do things you need to do on a daily basis as soon as possible. This course includes a combination of English language tutorials, conversation classes, and social/cultural activities. On passing the level you will receive an English Talks Certificate of Achievement. The course is designed for younger learners (16+) or adults who want to use English accurately and fluently. Grammar and vocabulary are taught and explained thoroughly, and all four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed systematically. The course combines effective methods of language teaching with additional exercises, real interviews, pronunciation tips and a writing guide.

General English Elementary – A2 Level
This course is for students who have a very basic knowledge of the language. Grammar and vocabulary are taught and explained thoroughly. The foundation skills of the student are enhanced by introducing more complex language structures, connected text on familiar topics. This develops an ability to understand basic conversation on everyday matters. The course combines traditional methods of language teaching with a communicative approach. The objective of this course is to improve the learner’s ability in English to stage A2 of the CEFR. By course end, participants will be able to communicate in simple, routine tasks; can understand sentences and standard expressions; and can describe in direct terms aspects of his/her immediate environment.

General English Intermediate – B1 Level
The 25 week course is designed in a way that the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed systematically. You will find here a lot of functional topics, engrossing activities, meaningful conversations and interesting role plays. The objective of the course is to improve the student’s skills to stage B1 of the CEFR. By course end, you will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling or living in an English speaking environment. You will be able to describe experiences and events and give brief supporting explanations for views and opinions.

General English Upper - Intermediate – B2 Level
The objective of the 25 course is to enhance the learner’s skills to stage B2 of the CEFR.
By course end, the student will be able to interact with a native speaker with considerable fluency and spontaneity. He/she will be able to grasp the main ideas of text on both concrete and abstract topics. He/she will be able to produce clear, detailed text on a range of subjects, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. It is a journey from the concept of identifying the main theme of a more complex text, to carry on a conversation confidently with a native speaker and to engage in a discussion on the pros and cons of a particular topic.

General English Intermediate – C1 Level
This 25 week course is focused on confidence building. Students are engaged in communicative activities to perfect their ability to speak, listen, read and write in English. They will learn how to make effective phone calls, give presentations, write memos and emails, also within a business framework. They will work with graphs, and charts and familiarise themselves with talking about figures and data. They will work through the structure of the IELTS/Cambridge CAE exams, and work on practice tests to perfect timing. This course will give you detailed language knowledge and context with perfect training opportunities so that you can be prepared to freely converse in English in any situation.

General English Intermediate – C2 Level
If you wish master your English language skills to the native speaker’s level, you can continue to study with us at the C2 level. The course is ideal if you wish to take Cambridge CPE, IELTS or any specialized or academic exam. A C2 proficiency qualification shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level. It proves you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a highly competent English speaker. Preparing for and passing a proficiency exam means you have the level of English that’s needed to study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.

• Beginner English (A1-A2 level)
• Intermediate English (B1-B2 level)
• Advanced English (C1-C2 level)
• IELTS and FCE exam preparation (B1+ level)

T: +353 21 241 1131
T: +353 85 721 9897
E: info@englishtalks.ie