Teacher Programme - Intensive General English
Format
- 25 hours per week: 15 hours of General English + 5 hours of Special Topics in English + 5 hours of Elective Classes
- Class times: 08:00 – 09:00, 09:00 – 12:15, and 12:25 – 13:25
- Suitable for students from A1 to C1 level
Course Description
This Intensive General English course gives participants the opportunity to develop their language skills, grammar, and vocabulary through intensive immersion in dynamic international classes. The course is delivered by ISI’s experienced ESL teachers, with a focus on communicative methodology and authentic, everyday interaction to promote real-life language use.
Course Content
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, students focus on real-life communication, exchanging ideas, opinions, and experiences that are meaningful and lasting.
Special Topics: In addition to the 15-hour General English programme, this 25-hour course includes 10 specialised elective lessons per week, which can be chosen before arrival.
Special Topics 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 / Fostering Imagination
- Digital Game-based Learning
- General Conversation (A1/B1)
Check out our available start dates here.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for professionals working in education who wish to improve their spoken and written English skills.
