Erasmus+ English Language Courses

Improve your English in Dublin

Choose to learn English in Dublin on your Erasmus programme. Every year we help thousands of students improve their English and reach their goals. What's your English goal? We'll give you the support and confidence to get there. We will push you to expand your horizons, to find your focus, find your drive and find your voice.

Why Choose EC Dublin

✓ Located in the heart of Portobello area

✓ 30+ school also available for students aged 30 and above

✓ Free English language activities and workshops

✓ Social and cultural programme

✓ CV Clinic, where you can bring in your CV for review

✓ Welcome event

EC Dublin English School

Learn English in Dublin

Erasmus English Courses

✓ General English: 20 lessons per week (15 hours)

✓ Intensive English: 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours)

✓ Class size: 8 average

✓ International classes

✓ National Geographic Learning textbooks

✓ Minimum stay: 1 week

Your Learning Journey

When you choose to learn English with EC your experience starts before you even arrive. Find out more about what to expect as an EC stududent.

Before you arrive

Once you have registered, you get access to MyEC, our online student portal where you can access your 'To Do' list and prepare yourself by:

✓ Taking your Placement Test
✓ Setting your own learning goals
✓ Learning about EC’s approach to learning
✓ Watching a welcome talk from your school
✓ Checking the details of your Sunday welcome event
✓ Taking self-study exercises at your level so you can begin learning and practising before you leave your country.

During your course

As part of your course, you will receive:

✓ Study materials
✓ Access to further online study materials
✓ A vibrant social programme
✓ Additional academic workshops (optional)
✓ Learn & Explore sessions combining learning and an excursion (optional)
✓ Access to a 24-hour emergency contact

Each week you will also be able to take advantage of our rich and vibrant social programme. This is a great way to explore new place, try new things and mix with other students form around the world.

End of your course

In your final week, you will take an exit test and receive an exit report outlinging your progress as well as your certificate of attendance which states your level of English.

You can continue learning even after your course has ended. With three month’s access to MyEC, you can continue working on your English development with real online news lessons, grammar activities or skills development tasks.

Your Progress

We know how important it is for students to see their progress. Our systems ensure you have the time and information to discuss your progress with your teachers.

Practical Homework Tasks: your teachers will give you homework tasks that give you the opportunity to practise what you’ve learnt outside the classroom so you can see exactly how well you’re progressing.

Weekly Scores: each week your teacher will give you scores on your speaking, homework, and participation and motivation. These can be accessed through MyEC and discussed during Feedback Friday.

Feedback Friday: on Friday, your teacher will revise and consolidate the week’s learning. You will practise what you’ve learnt and receive feedback from your teacher and your classmates on your progress.

Weekly Timetable

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00–10:30		General English		General English
10:30–10:45	15 minute break
10:45–12:15		General English		General English
12:15–13:00	45 minute break
13:00–14:30	Special Focus Class 1	Special Focus Class 2	Special Focus Class 1	Special Focus Class 2	Special Focus Class 1
14:30–14:45	15 minute break
14:45–16:15	General English		General English		General English
16:15–16:30	15 minute break
16:30–18:00	General English		General English		General English

Special Focus Classes

In your Special Focus Class (SFC), you can choose to focus on specific areas, depending on your needs. Our academic management teams can advise you on which SFC would best meet your specific needs upon arrival. Possible SFCs are:

Speaking with Confidence
Learn the skills and language needed to communicate confidently in a range of situations.

Grammar for Real Communication
Learn to use a range of grammar points together in a single conversation. Activate or revise the language you have studied before.

English for Work
Learn the skills and language needed to be successful in an international workplace.

Expand your Vocabulary
Learn topic-based lexis and practising using it in common conversations.

Exam Skills
Learn the skills and language needed to be successful in your chosen high-stakes exam (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL).