Intensive General English Course for Teachers

Intensive General English course for teachers at ISI Dublin is designed for educators, education professionals and Erasmus+ participants who want a full-time English programme with additional Special Topics and Elective classes in Dublin.

Intensive General English course for teachers format

  • 25 hours per week: 15 hours of General English + 5 hours of Special Topics + 5 hours of Elective classes
  • Class times: 08:00 – 09:00, 09:00 – 12:15, and 12:25 – 13:25
  • Suitable for participants from A1 to C1 level

Course description

Intensive English course for Erasmus participants

This Intensive General English course gives teachers and Erasmus+ participants the opportunity to develop their English language skills, grammar, vocabulary and confidence through a more intensive weekly timetable. The course is delivered by ISI Dublin’s experienced English language teachers, with a focus on communicative methodology and authentic, everyday interaction to promote real-life language use.

This course is part of our Erasmus courses for teachers in Dublin, designed for educators who want to improve their English, develop professionally and experience Dublin as part of their Erasmus+ mobility programme.

25-hour English course for teachers

General English: Participants are assessed and placed in the appropriate CEFR level. The course includes orientation, needs analysis, setting learning outcomes, language focus and skills workshops, assessment of learning, one-to-one feedback and a certificate presentation.

The programme covers general English skills, pronunciation activities, communicative exercises, writing assignments with feedback, communicative projects and progress tests with feedback. Using a communicative approach, participants focus on real-life communication, exchanging ideas, opinions and experiences that are meaningful and lasting.

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Special Topics and Electives: In addition to the 15 hours of General English, participants follow 5 hours of Special Topics and 5 hours of Elective classes per week. This English course with Special Topics and Electives allows teachers and Erasmus+ participants to explore professional, cultural and communication-focused themes while developing their English in a dynamic international environment.

If you prefer a lighter weekly timetable, you can also view our Semi-intensive General English course for teachers.

Special Topics and Electives options include

  • Diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion
  • Resilience and well-being
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Technology and social media
  • Sustainable development
  • AI and innovation
  • Climate change and environmental sustainability
  • Irish culture and history
  • Critical thinking
  • Drama in the classroom
  • Creativity and fostering imagination
  • Digital game-based learning
  • General conversation for A1/B1 levels

Check our available start dates in the Special Topics calendar.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for teachers, education professionals and Erasmus+ participants looking for an Intensive English course in Dublin. It is suitable for participants who want to improve their spoken and written English for work, study, classroom communication or personal development.

Related teacher programmes and useful information

If you are comparing course options, ISI Dublin also offers other Erasmus+ teacher training and English language programmes in Dublin.

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