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College Green Language and Study

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Course description

This course is for students 18 years old or above who want to use and improve their English language skills in a short period of time ( speaking, listening, reading, writing).
Students will only use English inside the classroom and they will take part in a variety of practical activities to practise using English in speaking and listening situations.
Students will also practice their reading skills and writing skills every day. You will use the most up to date course materials that are useful, interactive and fun.
All courses include use of multimedia.
In the last hour of the session you will look at topics relating specifically to places in Dublin . This will offer you some background to the activity using the English language, new vocabulary and grammar structure introduction or reviews that you can practise again in the afternoon with other students, You will be encouraged to use English inside of the classroom and outside of the classroom throughout your stay in various ways. The course aims to allow you , to learn language practice techniques that you can use forever. The program also allows you to experience Dublin equipped with new vocabulary and grammar structures to actively use on the optional daily after class excursions, planned activities and walkabouts. At the weekends you can join a full day trip with other students and CGLS team members. The main course aim is to allow you to be more confident communicating in English for speaking and listening as well as writing and reading purposes relevant to your life and goals. You will obtain a certificate of satisfactory attendance and participation and a course report from CGLS at the end of your course.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-5 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Dublin to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 20 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 24 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

College Green Language and Study is at Trinity College Dublin in Dublin city centre.

Stay at Trinity campus this summer and be a student on 1 of our 5 English Language Courses:

General English 20 hours per week
Intensive IELTS 20 hours per week
Practical Teacher Training Course 30-hour 1 week course
Practical Medical English 20 hours per week
Private Closed Program for 1 to 2 students (families) 15 hours per week

During the afternoons, students do more practice of what they have learnt in class, during our excursions and activities program. Students also enjoy a full day tour full of more opportunities to use English and speak to more people outside of Dublin City on a Saturday or Sunday. The CGLS Team is qualified, experienced and interested in supporting you to use more English and improve your communicative confidence. Our Academic staff are all highly qualified and have Cambridge-accredited teaching qualifications.

*Students who have their own accommodation can book the course without campus accommodation.

Year opened
2023
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

College Green Language/CGLS has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Ireland. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Trinity College Dublin

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at College Green Language and Study varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 24.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

College Green Language and Study is in Dublin city centre at Trinity College Dublin.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's most prestigious and oldest university. Many students and tourists visit the college campus in summer. Students of College Green Language and Study can enjoy learning English in a real Irish university environment. There are also plenty of things to do on the university campus. Students can enjoy nature, history, architecture, art, walking tours, and a sports gym with an Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool. Walk 5 -10 minutes from the school to Ireland's National Gallery, 'Merrion Square' Park, the Irish Whiskey Museum and the statue of Molly Malone . It's also easy to walk to many good restaurants, cafes and traditional Irish pubs in the area. The Irish pub and restaurant ' Lincoln's Inn' is 1 minute away, 'Kennedy's Pub and Restaurant' is 2 minutes away. Walk 10 minutes to exciting Temple Bar for great nightlife or take a walk to Grafton Street and Stephen's Green Park .Our location is ideal for an all inclusive English language learning experience, set at a world class university location. You will be studying and staying at Dublin's biggest tourist attraction, surrounded by many other places of interest, cafe's , the best restaurants, museums, cinemas, pedestrian- friendly spaces, Irish history and night time entertainment. Select a course and stay on campus with us, walk 5 minutes to your English language classroom, everything is close enough to see and do on foot.


The CGLS Team offer you 'a thousand welcomes' and we look forward to seeing you experiencing English with us and enjoying Ireland, this summer.

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  • Main Footpath onto Trinity College Dublin 1/11
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  • Main Entrance to Trinity College Dublin on College Green 4/11
  • Common space near classrooms with street view 5/11
  • Language Arts Building and Garden 6/11
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Housing

College Green Language/CGLS offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Single Room for 1 person, with Single bed, Private Bathroom & Shared Kitchen

N/A
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 2 College Green, Dublin 2, Dublin, Leinster D2, Ireland
Location: In the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, free internet, carpet, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and linen, towels, toiletries
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: 02 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
N/A
Single Room with private bathroom and shared kitchen. Prepare your own meals or eat at the college canteen which offers a variety of healthy hot meals, soups and a salad bar. There are also two small student shops on campus which sell some grocery items.

This room is in the historic part of the campus, a few minutes walk from the school's training rooms.

Single Room with Shared Bathroom & Shared Kitchen

N/A
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 2 College Green, Dublin 2, Dublin, Leinster D2, Ireland
Location: In the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, free internet, carpet, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and linen, towels, toiletries
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: 02 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
N/A
Single room accommodation with shared bathroom and shared kitchen. Prepare your own meals or eat at the college canteen which offers a variety of healthy hot meals, cakes, fruit and snacks. There are also two small student shops on campus which sell some grocery items.

This room is in the historic part of the campus, a few minutes walk from the school's training rooms.

Shared Room for 2 people with Double bed, Shared bathroom, Shared kitchen

N/A
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 2 College Green, Dublin 2, Dublin, Leinster D2, Ireland
Location: In the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, free internet, carpet, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and linen, towels, toiletries
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: 02 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
N/A
Double room accommodation for two students travelling together, with double bed, shared bathroom and shared kitchen. Prepare your own meals or eat at the college canteen which offers a variety of healthy hot meals, soups and a salad bar. There are also two small student shops on campus which sell some grocery items.

This room is in the historic part of the campus, a few minutes walk from the school's training rooms.

Double room with 2 Beds, Private bathroom, Shared kitchen

N/A
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 2 College Green, Dublin, Leinster D2, Ireland
Location: In the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, free internet, carpet, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and linen, towels, toiletries
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: 02 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
N/A
Double room accommodation for two students ,separate beds, with private bathrrom and shared kitchen. Prepare your own meals or eat at the college canteen which offers a variety of healthy hot meals, soups and a salad bar. There are also two small student shops on campus which sell some grocery items.

This room is in the historic part of the campus, a few minutes walk from the school's training rooms.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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