International Brochure June 2021
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INTERNATIONAL BROCHURE TALK S ENGLISH
Transcript of International Brochure June 2021
I N T E R N A T I O N A L B R O C H U R E
TALKSENGLISH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Ireland
Why choose English Talks?
Methodology
Student Welfare
Your progress chart
English Levels
General English
Exam Preparation Classes
Business English
International Foundation Programme
Summer Camps
Accommodation
Medical Insurance & Learner Protection
Job Opportunities
Do I need a visa?
Booking a Course
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WELCOME TO IRELAND
Ireland is renowned for its beautiful, unspoiled countryside and scenery. It’s dynamic, lively and modern with a young population and a successful, technologically-orientated economy. Ireland is truly unique – picturesque, pristine, steeped in culture and tradition where music, the art of conversation and the joy of making friends are still alive. A variety of attractions combined with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, is a guarantee that your stay on the Emerald Isle will be unforgettable. You can expect the highest standards of education, modern facilities and an abundance of amazing places from stunning landscapes to bustling towns and cities with talented buskers.
Photo Credit: Loose Skies
WHY CHOOSE ENGLISH TALKS?
ALL LEVELSfrom beginner toadvanced; flexible modes of study
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF LIVING IN CORKworld’s 3rd friendliest city
CITY CENTRELOCATIONin close proximity to pubs, shops, the bus station and tourist attractions
IELTS,CAMBRIDGE, TIE & PEARSONexam prep classes
QUALITY TEACHINGdelivered by Irish teachers
STUDENTS FROM WORLDWIDEmulticultural classes
E-PLATFORM24/7 Access to our modern Digital Learning Platform
APPROVED AND PROTECTEDby ILEP & ACELS; Study & Protect
FREE COURSEMATERIALbooks and an extra special student pack
STUDENT SUPPORTavailable in English, Spanish, Portuguese Arabic, Chinese, Malaysian & Turkish
COMPETITIVEPRICESattractive offers
QUICK AND EASY ACCESSfrom the international airport
CERTIFICATIONRECOGNISEDall over the world
VARIETY OF COURSES AND PROGRAMMESpart-time or full-time, from 2 week to a full academic year
UNIVERSITY PROGRESSIONroutes with partnersuniversities
ASSISTANCEwith accommodation, gym membership, opening a bank account
METHODOLOGY
FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES;
SMALL GROUPS
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RECORDED LECTURES24/7 ACCESS
ONE-TO-ONE SESSIONS
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LIVE ONLINE CLASSES
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COURSEMATERIALS
TAILOR-MADE TEACHING RESOURCES (BOOKS AND
WORKBOOKS)
Methodologyhow you will learn
WHAT DEFINES US?
QUALITY TEACHING AND METHODOLOGY
FRIENDLY, RESPECTFUL ATMOSPHERE
CLEAR ADMINISTRATION AND RECORD KEEPING
COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING STUDENT’S LEVEL OF ENGLISH & SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE
ALL ASPECTS OF STUDENT LIFE MADE MEMORABLE AND ENJOYABLE
STUDENT SERVICES & WELFARE
Our students are at the centre of our operations. We strive to provide them the best possible education and environment to support them along to way to pursue their educational goals. Our focus: providing them with excellent opportunities for growth through engagement in the learning process from the very start. This student-centred approach in delivery of our programmes is the foundation to prepare students for successful future careers and active participation in the global society.
Our STUDENT SERVICES & WELFARE TEAM is always at hand to assist with students’ needs in the following areas:
WELFARE TEAM
• VISA APPLICATION
• MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
• BANK ACCOUNT
• ACCOMMODATION
• CV/ JOB PREPARATION
• PPS NUMBER
• STUDENT UNION
• PASTORAL CARE
YOUR PROGRESS CHART
We will ask you to do an online placement test to assess your English level. After the placement test we will place you into a class at the appropriate level.
Welcome to our school! Good luck – your journey to success has just begun.
Your teacher and the admin staff will look after you during your studies.
Your progress and achievements will be monitored and assessed regularly.
You are ready for the next level. Your English language skills are better and better.
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REGULARASSESSMENT
WELL DONE
You are improving day by day. 6KEEPGOING
PLACEMENTTEST
ARRIVAL DAY
ENGLISH LEVELS & RESOURCES
BUSINESS ENGLISHINTERMEDIATE ADVANCEDLEVELS
Common European Framework
Cambridge ESOL
Cambridge BULATS
IELTS™
TOELC®
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1
0 - 9
< 10 - 100
20 - 39
100 - 250
40 - 59
250 - 600
60 - 74
600 - 900
75 - 89
900 - 990
KET PET FCE CAE
< 300 310 - 340 340 - 480 480 - 600 600 - 680
< 8 8 - 18 18 - 56 56 - 101 101 - 120
1 2 - 3 4 - 5 5.5 - 6.5 7 - 8
TOEFL (IBT)®
TOEFL (PBT)®
C2
CPE
90 - 100
8+
• Understand simple conversations.• Introduce yourself and others.• Interact in a simple way.
A1A2
• Understand sentences related to daily life.• Be able to perform simple and routine tasks in English.• Talk abbout yourself and your background.
Common European Framework (CEFR)
B1• Understand the main points of everyday conversations.• Write simple texts on familiar or personal topics.• Describe experiences, events, dreams and ambitions and brie�y give explanations.
B2• Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics.• Interact with a degree of �uency and spontaneity. • Produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects.• Explain and justify your viewpoint on a range of current issues.
C1• Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.• Express yourself �uently and spontaneously.• Use language �exibly, e�ectively and with ease for social, academic and professional purposes.• Produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex subjects.
C2• Understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.• Summarize information from di�erent spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.• Express yourself spontaneously, very �uently and precisely, di�erentiating �ner layers of meaning even in the most complex situations.
GENERAL ENGLISH
COURSE SUMMARY
Course length
Lessons per week
Lesson times
Class size
Age
Start dates
1-25 weeks15-30 hrs
Monday to FridayMorning: 9h30 - 13hAfternoon: 13h30 - 17hMax. 15
18 years+
Every Monday
A day trip to one of the main tourist attractions in Cork city or a trip to Cobh, Blarney, Ring of Kerry or Dublin, is also included as part of the social & cultural programme.
We offer 1-25 week courses (including full Academic Year) of 15-30 hours per week in:
• Beginner English (A1-A2 level)• Intermediate English (B1-B2 level)• Advanced English (C1-C2 level)• IELTS and FCE exam preparation (B1+ level)
You can check your level before you start a course with us using our online language assessment test. The test result will help us place you in the right class.
EXAM PREPARATION CLASSES
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTS Academic
Available all year roundMorning & Afternoon (15+ hrs p/w)
4-25 week Exam Preparation Classes
Exam Preparation Centre
Cambridge Exams (FCE & CAE)
Cambridge English First – FCECambridge English Advanced - CAE
Available all year roundMorning (15+ hrs p/w)
4-25 week Exam Preparation Classes
Exam Preparation Centre
TIE (Test of Interactive English)
General English Exams A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Available all year round Morning & Afternoon (15+ hrs p/w)
4-25 week Exam Preparation Classes
Registered Exam Centre
We offer 4-25 week Exam Preparation Classes of 15-20 hours per week in:
PTE Academic: PearsonEnglish Language TestComing Soon
*The course duration and intensity depends on the student’s needs (current level and desired level).A minimum of 4 weeks’ full-time classes is recommended for most exams. However, shorter or longer courses can be discussed with our Director of Studies. Please call our office on +353 21 241 1131.
Secure your future with a guaranteed place at university!
BUSINESS ENGLISH
COURSE SUMMARY
Course length
Lessons per week
Lesson times
1 - 25 weeks15-20 hrs
Monday to Friday
Afternoon: 13h30 - 16h45Morning: 9h30 - 12h45
We also offer Business English courses which will equip you with the English Language skills that you need to work in a business environment.
• By combining selected course materials with dynamic face-to-face tutorials and workshops, based on real business scenarios, students develop the language skills they need to communicate confidently in an English speaking environment.
• All day trips (on Saturday) are also included as part of this course.
• As an English-only course, English Talks Business English is aimed at competent Level B1 / B1+ students.
• We offer a 4-week intensive Business English Course (18 hrs p/w) which includes a combination of tutorials, conversation classes, workshops and social / cultural outings.
• There will be 3 progress tests throughout the course and you will receive an English Talks Business English Certificate of Achievement on completion of the course.
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (PRE-UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME)
The International Foundation Programme is a one year pre-university qualification.It covers a significant degree of English as well as subject-specific modules.Guaranteed entry onto courses in:
• Engineering• Biology• Chemistry• Business• Finance• Computing and Game Design
Course Start Date: September & January (Full Academic Year)
Entry Requirements: • A High School certificate. • Minimum IELTS score of 4.5 and no less than 4.0 in any section (or equivalent).
Secure your future with a guaranteed place at university!
SUMMER CAMPS
1. Airport Pickup + Accommodation + Food + Course + Multi-Activities and much more!
We incorporate a diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities into the language programme: morning sessions focus on developing English language skills while the afternoon is full of fun-packed activities. Suitable for both adults and teenagers, at 6 different levels - from beginner to advanced. During the summer months (June, July and August) we provide morning and afternoon classes (Monday-Friday). General English classes (15 hrs p/w) are combined with various afternoon activities, such as sports and team games (soccer, bowling). We can also offer hiking, horse riding, visits to museums, castles and historical monuments.
The Ultimate Summer Experience!
2. Airport Pickup + Accommodation + Food + Course + Multi-Activities + University Tours
If you’re thinking of university progression in Ireland, you should choose this unique summer course. Not only will you learn English but you will also be able to visit your future university and talk to the staff.
ACCOMMODATION
Experience Irish family lifewhile practising your English ina homely and comfortablesetting.
FACILITIES
Wi-fi
Meal options
Bills included
Security
Laundry
distance to school: 3+km
FACILITIES
Wi-fi
Self-Catering
Bills included
Security
LaundryDistance to school: 1-2km
A home from home. A quiet living place for more independentstudents.
FACILITIES
Wi-fi
Self-Catering
Bills included
Security
Laundry
HOST FAMILIES
We offer various accommodation options in & around the city centre.Prices range from €160 p/w. We’ll find you a room with a host family, in a student residence or the English Talks residences, where you will share your experience with new Irish and international friends.
You can check your level before you start a course with us using our online language assessment test. The test result will help us place you in the right class.
City centre accommodation designed for third-level students. This is the best way to meet lots of new people from different countries.
distance to school: 1-2 km
STUDENT RESIDENCES ENGLISH TALKS RESIDENCES
MEDICAL INSURANCE & LEARNER PROTECTION
All non-EEA students are required to have a private medical insurance, arranged either personally or through a group scheme before registering for an Irish Residence Permit (IRP). English Talks offers an approved insurance policy with limited liabilities. Your policy will be issued only upon receipt of full tuition fee and registration with the school.
Students from non-EEA countries are not covered for any free medical attention off-campus and must therefore have their own private insurance.
Enrolled Learner Protection offers protection to students in two ways. Firstly, by covering their fees and secondly, through extensive auditing and quality control of participating schools.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
€50 – 1 Month
LEARNER PROTECTION
€75 – 3 Month
€120 – 8 Month
€150 – 12 Month
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Have a quick look at the list of some companies with their headquarters in Ireland. Many international students apply for a part-time job, short training or internships while studying in Ireland. Such an experience will not only improve your skill set but it might also kick-start or boost your career.
• By combining selected course materials with dynamic face-to-face tutorials and workshops, based on real business scenarios, students develop the language skills they need to communicate confidently in an English speaking environment.
• All day trips (on Saturday) are also included as part of this course.
• As an English-only course, English Talks Business English is aimed at competent Level B1 / B1+ students.
• We offer a 4-week intensive Business English Course (18 hrs p/w) which includes a combination of tutorials, conversation classes, workshops and social / cultural outings.
• There will be 3 progress tests throughout the course and you will receive an English Talks Business English Certificate of Achievement on completion of the course.
DO I NEED A VISA?
• If you are from a country which is part of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) & Switzerland, you do not need a visa to travel to Ireland.
• If you are from a country which is not part of the EU, EEA & Switzerland, then you will need to check if you need a visa before travelling to Ireland.
• If you need a visa, you must apply for your visa before travelling to Ireland. You must register with immigration after you arrive in Ireland in order to be issued with your student visa.
• If you do not need a visa to travel to Ireland, you should still register with immigration and/or your embassy upon arrival.
• When you complete the online application form, a staff member will contact you to help you complete the registration process. You will receive all the letters and supporting documentation required for a visa from the school. We will also guide you through the process of submitting & preparing your paperwork.
BOOKING A COURSE
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• Log on to our website and fill out online application form.
• We will email you an invoice once your payment is validated.
• We will send you final confirmation and any necessary instructions.
• Book your flight and email us the details.
• Our representative will pick you up at the airport or bus station.
LIZ Latin America
HASEMGulf
SZE SAW JULIET CORAChina, Taiwan and
Malaysia
JESSICA Brazil/ Portugal
+353 087 412 8982 +353 089 960 3891 +353 087 412 8982 +353 089 956 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Africa
+353 087 412 [email protected]
ANNA Asia
+353 086 359 [email protected]
Europe
+353 89 479 [email protected]
Prior to your arrival you can discuss any queries with one of our officers:
9 & 19 St. Patrick’s Hill, Cork, Ireland
+353 21 241 1131 / +353 21 239 [email protected]
ENGLISHCORA
English Talks
@englishtalksireland
/englishtalksireland
