Atlantic Language School-Galway

Academic Year Programme This course is specifically designed for non EU/EAA students. It consists of Standard General English (GE1) and Intensive General English (GE2) for AYGE2. It is designed for students who are interested in learning or improving the English by concentrating on language learning, listening, reading, writing, speaking as well as grammar. It encourages communicative interaction through pair work, role play etc. in afternoon classes. Course Code/Title

ㆍAYGE1/ Standard Academic Year Programme

ㆍAYGE2/ Intensive Academic Year Programme Learning Outcomes

ㆍImprove practical knowledge of grammatical structures

ㆍIncrease your vocabulary

ㆍEncourage communicative interaction through pair work, role play, etc.

ㆍFocus on pronunciation, listening comprehension and writing skills Lessons:

ㆍAYGE1: 20 Lessons per week

ㆍAYGE2: 30 lessons per week Other details:

ㆍStart Date: Any Monday

ㆍCourse Length: Minimum: 25 weeks

ㆍLevels Available: 6 levels (Beginner A1-Advanced C1)

General English [Intensive General English] Including all the elements of Standard General English course, this course complements the work of morning classes with a focus on additional conversation based activities in an afternoon group class. Intensive General English encourages communicative interaction through pair work, role play etc. Learning Outcomes

ㆍImproves practical knowledge of grammatical structures

ㆍIncreases your vocabulary

ㆍEncourages communicative interaction through pair work, role play, etc.

ㆍFocuses on pronunciation, listening comprehension, writing skills

ㆍCommunication focused classes in the afternoons Details:

ㆍLessons: 30 lessons per week

ㆍStart Date: Any Monday

ㆍCourse Length: Minimum: 2 weeks

ㆍLevels Available: 6 levels (Beginner A1-Advanced C1) [Standard General English] The Standard General English course is structured to provide a solid grounding and improvement in the core language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. This course is offered in the morning class periods, is open to students from elementary to advanced level and focuses on a communicative approach to learning. Learning Outcomes:

ㆍImprove practical knowledge of grammatical structures

ㆍIncrease your vocabulary

ㆍEncourage communicative interaction through pair work, role play, etc.

ㆍFocus on pronunciation, listening comprehension and writing skills Details:

ㆍLessons: 20 lessons per week

ㆍStart Date: Any Monday

ㆍCourse Length: Minimum: 2 weeks

ㆍLevels Available: 6 levels (Beginner A1-Advanced C1)

General Business English General Business English is designed specifically for students who are interested in developing their general English language skills for business purposes The course combines group Standard General English morning classes with a business elective, focusing on a syllabus of business topics including sales, ordering and marketing. Details:

ㆍLessons: 30 lessons per week (20 General English + 10 Business English)

ㆍStart Date: Any Monday

ㆍCourse Length: Minimum: 2 weeks

ㆍLevels Available: 3 levels (Intermediate B1-Advanced C1) Learning Outcomes Speak more accurately and fluently in business situations, such as giving presentations and through simulated business telephone calls, where students practise using the telephone effectively. Also participate more successfully in meetings and negotiations through examining case studies and role plays on a range of topics, (including management, teamwork, communication, marketing, leadership, customer service and many more). Improve your written English through writing business emails and letters, look at recruitment practice and procedures, including writing CVs, letters of application and mock interview practice Expand your business vocabulary and business grammar through continuous language feedback and increase your confidence to socialise and network in business-type situations including meeting and greeting visitors, socialising and small talk.

Cambridge Exam Preparation These courses are specifically focussed on preparing candidates to successfully complete either the FCE or CAE examinations which take place on scheduled dates each year. Students can choose courses running for either 13 or 4 weeks in total. Once you have been accepted to the course you will not be able to change your course to General English. Course dates are subject to change and are linked to the published by the UCELS on their website www.cambridgeesol.org. Accommodation should be booked for one week extra in order to attend the examination. STANDARD COURSE FOR FCE

ㆍDetails: 20 lessons per week / 13 Weeks

ㆍLevel Requirement: Minimum strong B1 Intermediate STANDARD COURSE FOR CAE

ㆍDetails: 20 lessons per week / 13 Weeks

ㆍLevel Requirement: Minimum B2 Upper Intermediate INTENSIVE COURSE FOR FCE

ㆍDetails: 30 lessons per week / 4 Weeks

ㆍLevel Requirement: Minimum B2 Upper Intermediate INTENSIVE COURSE FOR CAE

ㆍDetails: 30 lessons per week / 4 Weeks

ㆍLevel Requirement: Minimum C1 Advanced

IELTS Exam Preparation This course focuses on examination techniques and skills to successfully complete the IELTS examination which take place on scheduled dates. Course Code/Title

ㆍIELTSs/ Standard IELTS Exam Preparation

ㆍIELTSi/ Intensive IELTS Exam Preparation Lessons

ㆍIELTS: 20 lessons per week

ㆍIELTS: 30 lessons per week Start Date: Any Monday Course Length: Minimum: 2 weeks Level Requirement: Minimum strong B1 Intermediate

English Programme for Teachers English Programme for Primary Teachers This course is designed to help participating primary school teachers to improve their own English language skills while re-energising their approach to teaching English to children. Teachers will engage with other teachers of young learners and share best practice on all aspects of developing English language-learning for children. The course combines language skills classes to develop the linguistic abilities of participants with modules focused on demonstrating effective methodologies for teaching young learners. The programme also includes an opportunity to observe Irish teachers of English working with children of different nationalities in Atlantic’s summer school for young learners. Duration: 2 weeks Lessons: 18 hours of class per weeks Objectives

ㆍProvide quality training by highly qualified and experienced teacher trainers

ㆍExplore and practice the best methods designed to teach English to young learners

ㆍReview and share teacher’s classroom experiences

ㆍProvide very practical teaching ideas and new interactive techniques

ㆍRefresh participants’ English language skills through intensive English language practice

ㆍExplore aspects of modern Irish life and culture Content

ㆍAdvanced Language Analysis: grammar, register, authentic language, pronunciation

ㆍMethodology: lesson planning, skills, communication

ㆍWorkshops: exploring interactive teaching methods through games, story-telling and technology; teaching

ㆍobservation and micro-teaching to put new techniques into practice.

ㆍCourse content can be adjusted depending on the needs and objectives of the participating teacher Refresher Course for English Language Teachers Our One-Week Refresher Course is designed for non-native teachers of English who wish to energise their teaching with some fresh techniques and approaches, while practising their own language skills. The course will explore modern interactive methods of teaching guaranteed to get students interested and motivated to learn. Teachers can expect to bring home a range of ideas that will inject new life into their classrooms. Duration: 1 week Lessons: 18 hours of class per weeks Our One-Week Refresher Course is designed for non-native teachers of English who wish to energise their teaching with some fresh techniques and approaches, while practising their own language skills. The course will explore modern interactive methods of teaching guaranteed to get students interested and motivated to learn. Teachers can expect to bring home a range of ideas that will inject new life into their classrooms. Objectives

ㆍProvide quality training by highly qualified and experienced teacher trainers

ㆍExplore the latest interactive methods, focusing on their practical application to teaching contemporary English

ㆍReview and share teacher’s classroom experiences

ㆍProvide very practical teaching ideas and new techniques

ㆍRefresh participants’ English language skills through intensive English language practice

ㆍPractice skills with reference to Irish culture and society Content

ㆍMethodology: lesson planning, skills, communication

ㆍAdvanced Language Analysis: grammar, register, authentic language, pronunciation

ㆍWorkshops: exploring interactive teaching methods through games, role-play, using video, internet and other cultural media to enhance speaking, reading and listening skills Course content can be adjusted depending on the needs and objectives of the participating teachers.

University Foundation Programme Undrergraduate Foundation Programme

ㆍUndrergraduate Foundation Business

ㆍUndrergraduate Foundation Engineering

ㆍUndrergraduate Foundation Science This is an Undergraduate Foundation Programme with two central yet integrated objectives. The first of these is the development of students' English language competences and associated skills to a level to enable them to succeed in their pursuit of an undergraduate programme of study at an English-speaking university. Secondly, the students' academic abilities and experience will be developed appropriate to their stream of academic interest through pursuing a programme of related study. In achieving these objectives, the programme also seeks to enable students as independent and motivated learners, conscious of their competences and mindful of the challenges they face in their abilities. Finally, the Undergraduate Foundation Programme incorporates methods to overcome these challenges. Entry Requirements Minimum IELTS 5.0 with no individual component less than 4.5 from a registered IELTS testing centre; Completed 12 years of schooling. Pre Masters Foundation

ㆍPre Masters Foundation in Business

ㆍPre Masters Foundation in Health Science

ㆍPre Masters Foundation in Mathematical Science

ㆍPre Masters Foundation in IT Pursuing a successful academic programme at Master’s level in an English-language university places considerable demands on the student. It is necessary to follow academic lectures, to be able to take notes, to form opinions and communicate these in contributions to debates and seminars. Critical reading skills allied with the capability to analyse, synthesise and critique arguments or positions and to present or represent research or opinions in writing through essays and dissertations are also essential. At this level of study, it is necessary for a student to be aware of the many conventions which apply to academic work. The Pre-Masters Foundation Programme at Atlantic Language Dublin and Galway is designed to enable students achieve success in their realm of study. Equipping students with the academic language and skills, the programme builds on existing capabilities and helps participants to grow in confidence as they become familiar with the challenges and expectations of the academic environment.