English for the Educational Workplace in Galway

Galway

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English for the Educational Workplace is an intensive professional training course for learners with an B1 level of English. It aims to equip participants to effectively manage day-to-day interactions requiring English language skills. Participants gain skills to communicate with peers, students, managers and external stakeholders with confidence and accuracy. The course includes practical workshops, role-plays and other applied exercises designed to develop a range of communicative skills, improve language usage and gain the functional vocabulary required to deal with direct interactions. It is intended for education professionals working in administration who need English to deal effectively with colleagues, students and business partners in a day-to-day capacity. 

This course is suitable for those working in an Administrative staff working in Higher Education who are required to use English in their professional work, or would like to use English more in their role.

 Expected Outcomes
–To enhance the English language skills needed to operate effectively in an internationalized educational working environment.

-To practice communication skills such as writing emails and reports, giving presentations, and speaking on the phone.

-To develop fluency through discussions and role play.

-To enable a better understanding of English usage in different professional contexts.

The course provides a professional development opportunity for participants to improve the English skills required for effective communication in a work context. Participants are invited to share knowledge and skills acquired on the course with colleagues. Cultural familiarisation with an international setting, and meeting contacts to cultivate beyond the course are further positive outcomes.

Sample Programme (subject to change)

Dates 2025

Starts every Monday from 13 January 2025 to 8 December 2025

The school is located in the city centre, equipped with all the facilities required to meet the needs of today’s students such as:

• 34 purpose-designed classrooms
• Interactive whiteboards and smart technology
• Guided e-learning before and after course online
• Free Wi-fi and internet access
• Tea and coffee services
• Roof-top terrace with seating
• New Student Lounge Area
• Computer Room and Library
• Fully equipped Exam centre

Accommodation

This course offers upon request a variety of different types of accommodation:

• Host Family

The best way to immerse yourself in the Irish culture is to live with an Irish family. All the family live 25 to 50 minutes away from the school by bus.

– Warm, welcoming Irish families

– Various locations in Galway

– Half-board – Monday to Friday

– Full-board – Saturday and Sunday

– From Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday

• Apartment

Accommodation in exclusive self-catering shared apartments:

– Single/twin/double rooms

– Standard/comfort (en-suite) rooms

– Fully-fitted kitchen, including utensils

– Wi-Fi or cable Internet available

– Common areas (living room/kitchen/bathroom)

– Bed linen and towels provided

– From Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday

Lista de incluidos

• Dossier informativo del curso
• Curso de inglés de 20h semanales
• Certificado al final del curso
• Atención AGEH 24 horas
• Algunas actividades sociales
• Curso de inglés de 20 ó 30 clases semanales