UCC Language Centre Part-time information leaflet 2020-2021 Term 1

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Part-time English Language Programmes Sep-Dec 2020 ONLINE


Part-time Courses 2020-2021 Term 1 Overview Min. CEFR Level Required

Part-time Class time & Course Days Options

No. of weeks

No. hours per week

Price per block

Dates

B1+ – C1 Please contact us to check your English level and work out the best solution/class for you.

English Club ‘Join the club!’

18.00-19.30 Wed

5 weeks

1.5

w/c 5 weeks 16/11/2020w/e €93 18/12/2020

Block 1 28/09/202012 weeks €1410 23/10/2020 Block 2 8 weeks €940 27/10/202020/11/2020 4 weeks Block 3 €470 23/11/202018/12/2020

A2-C1

General English

09.00-11.00 Mon - Fri

4, 8 or 12 weeks

10

B1-B2

Cambridge B2 First (FCE) exam preparation course

18.00-20.00 Tue & Thu

9 weeks

4

ONLINE

€420

20/10/202017/12/2020

IT Requirements A computer, tablet or smartphone with audio and video. Reliable internet connection. You will need to be able to access MS Teams, Zoom or Canvas for your classes (dependent on course applied for).

Placement Testing Online placement testing will be required prior to students joining the course. Once you register for the course, you will be contacted by us to check your level of English. 1. Online grammar and vocabulary test 2. Needs analysis and writing assignment 3. Live speaking test in person will be arranged prior to your course.


Part-time Courses 2020-2021 Term 1 Overview Min. CEFR Level Required

Part-time course options

Class time & Days

No. of weeks

No. hours per week

Fast track B1-C1

Business / Professional English

Fast track B2-C1

Ready for CAE

B2 Fast track (Aiming Ready for for 6.0 or IELTS higher) (Academic)

18.00-20.00 Tue & Thu

2,4,6 or 8 weeks

4

18.00-20.00 Mon - Fri

2 weeks

10

Price per block

Block 1 28/09/2020 2 weeks -09/10/2020 €100 Block 2 4 weeks 19-10/2020€200 30/10/2020 6 weeks Block 3 €300 16/11/20208 weeks 27/11/2020 €400 Block 4 07/12/202018/12/2020 €250

18.00-20.00 Week 1 & 2 Week1 : 6 Mon, Tue & Thu Week 3 3 weeks Week2: 6 €250 Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu Week3: 8

B2-C2

Irish Culture

18.00-19.30 Thu

A2-C2

One-to-one

1- 10 hours

4, 8 or 12 weeks

1.5

Dates

5/10/202016/10/2020

w/c 23/10/2020 – w/e 11/12/2020

Block 1 28/09/20204 weeks 23/10/2020 €75 Block 2 8 weeks €150 27/10/202020/11/2020 12 Block 3 weeks €225 23/11/202018/12/2020

€60 per €50 per 11+ hours hour hour


Join the club!

English Club

B1 + – C1 Please contact us to check your English level* and work out the best solution/class for you.

Course Dates

w/c 16/11/2020 – w/e 18/12/2020

Our bite-size sessions will improve your English language skills. These will include learning new phrases with opportunity to put these into practice speaking in pairs and groups (with your classmates). The sessions will have interesting topic-based reading and listening content. Your teacher will guide and encourage you in ‘the club’.

Class Time & Days

18.00-19.30 Wed

Price

5 weeks €93

*Note: Course not suitable for beginners.


General English Morning Classes

General English classes develop your accuracy and fluency, with a focus on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as the development of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Class Time & Days

Intake Dates

Finish Dates

28 Sep 2020 27 Oct 2020 23 Nov 2020

12 weeks €1410 21 Oct 2020 9.00-11.00 8 weeks 18 Nov 2020 16 Dec 2020 Mon to Fri €940 4 weeks €470

Price


Cambridge B2 First (FCE) exam preparation course

A 9-week exam preparation course for the Cambridge First (FCE) B2 exam. In this course you will receive guidance from your tutor on how to do your best in the exam, covering all skills and sections of the exam. There will be individual feedback on all of your work and plenty of opportunities to practise for the exam. There will also be some mock exams included in this course. Intake Dates

Finish Dates

Class Time Price & Days

20 October 17 December 18.00-20.00 2020 Tue & Thu 2020

9 weeks â‚Ź420


FAST TRACK COURSES

Ready for CAE (C1 Advanced)

A fast track (accelerated learning) course to get you ready for your Cambridge exams 2-week intensive preparation including focus on skills and strategies to gain points in Reading and Listening Papers and one to one feedback on your production in Writing and Speaking tasks with pointers on how to improve your score and strategies. Why study with us at the Language Centre? ▪ Test deconstruction: in depth analysis of each task type with strategies and advice on how to make best use of your time and maximise and recycle your language (for Use of English + Speaking and Writing) ▪ One to one feedback on Speaking and Writing tasks - we focus on your specific needs ▪ Authentic sample papers ▪ Online access to supplementary resources ▪ Supervised mock exam with full feedback provided

Course

Course Dates

Ready for CAE

5 Oct - 16 Oct 2020

Class Time & Days Price 18.00-20.00 Mon - Fri

€250


FAST TRACK COURSE Ready for IELTS

A fast track (accelerated learning) course to get you ready for your IELTS (Academic) • This course is suitable for candidates who are working towards IELTS 6.0 and above. ▪ Practice for the four skills tested in the IELTS exam. ▪ Useful tips and exam strategies ▪ Language Focus included with Grammar Vocabulary input to improve your level.

and

▪ Writing and speaking Tasks constantly monitored with live and written feedback

Course Dates

Class Time & Days

w/c 23/10/2020 – w/e 11/12/2020

One-to-One

No. of hours

• •

18.00-20.00 Week 1 & 2 : Mon, Tue & Thu Week 3: Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu

Price €250

Specialised course to suit your specific learning needs. Arrange your tuition to meet your time schedule. Includes Individual learning plan and report.

Price per hour

1 to 10

€60

10+

€50


FAST TRACK COURSE

English for Business and Professional

Course Dates

Learn useful language for the workplace, taking part in simulations and roleplays which prepare you for real world situations.

Class Time & Days

Price

Topic

w/c 28 Sep – w/e 9 Oct 2020

18.00-20.00 Tue & Thu

€100

Sell that product

w/c 19 Oct – w/e 30 Oct 2020

18.00-20.00 Tue & Thu

€100

Negotiate the best deal

w/c 16 Nov – w/e 27 Nov 2020

18.00-20.00 Tue & Thu

€100

Holding efficient meetings

w/c 07 Dec – w/e 18 Dec 2020

18.00-20.00 Tue & Thu

€100

Build relationships


Irish Culture CEFR B2 – C2

If you are learning English or are already proficient in English and would like to learn about Irish history, and language, Irish arts and many more, this course is for you. Learn about dance, music, art and literature, and experience some live participatory sessions. This course will introduce you to some people and places you might meet or see one day when you visit the Emerald Isle. Please look at the list of lectures on our website.

Course Dates

Class Time & Days

Price

Block1

1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct & 22 Oct 2020

Thu 18.00-19.30 €75

Block2

29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov & 19 Nov 2020

Thu 18.00-19.30 €75

Block3

26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec 2020

Thu 18.00-19.30 €75

Each block will cover different topics on Irish culture.


How to Apply Email

Website

To apply, please click here.

If you have an enquiry about any of the parttime English courses, please contact infolang@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie/en/esol/courses/parttimecourses


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