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English Language Training for Teachers

Twin Dublin
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Course description

A course of significant benefit to non-native speakers of English who:

• Are required to teach English or a subject through English, e.g. CLIL teachers
• Need to work on projects, exchange programmes or committees with an
international dimension
• Need to liaise with English-speaking colleagues or parents of their students
• Need to undertake research or take part in conferences/seminars which
contribute to their professional development and the good of their school

Objectives

• To develop and consolidate participants’ language skills by enhancing
competency in English language usage in a multi-national environment
• To enhance communication in English between teachers and students
• To enhance participants’ competence in communicating and sharing of
• knowledge/experiences in English at conferences and training courses
• To enhance teachers competence in reading and understanding
professional articles and journals published in English

Post-Course Modalities

• A Certificate of Attendance and Achievement
• Europass Mobility

Course Content

The overall approach in the language development classes is communicative with students
encouraged and facilitated to use the language learned in the classroom. The syllabus for the
morning classes covers all the language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as
pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar activities. Class work includes individual, pair and group
work, discussions, debates, project work, presentations, written tasks and listening exercises. Each
week a project topic is introduced to the class and students present their project work to the class
at the end of the week.

Participants’ needs are evaluated; learning objectives are set and participants receive focused
feedback. Areas for improvement are addressed through revision sessions and progress tests.

• Post-Course Forum
• To promote awareness of Irish history and culture

OID E10070815
PIC 949086219

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-2 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Activity
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 25 - 65 years old
Average 30 years old

Certificate

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

Twin Dublin formally known as Alpha College was founded in 1989 and started as an executive training centre providing high level management and technical courses in English to non native-English speakers.

We found that the demand for high quality English language courses was just as important and we started providing the General English courses with a focus on Business and Specialised Programmes.

Over the last 28 years we have stayed true to the founding principle of offering the highest quality standards to our students from around the world.
When we first opened our famous green door we had approximately 20 students starting with us from 3 different countries. Last year we welcomed 52 different nationalities to Dublin and we always try to ensure the best possible nationality mix in all our classes.

We are fully recognised by the Irish department of Education. We are also members of two of the most prestigious quality marks in the International Language Travel industry – EAQUALS and IALC.

Our General English curriculum covers a rolling 12 week period at all levels from Elementary to Advanced. Our core classes take place from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday with a short coffee break at ten to 11.

We offer 2 junior summer programmes for young learners in Dublin. We have homestay or residential accommodation options and offer the same level of quality teaching to all our junior students.

Whether you are coming as a General English or General Business English student, for an English for Special Purposes course, Teacher Training, Work Experience or as a Young Learner; we aim to offer you the highest quality courses with the best student support while you are in Dublin.

Year opened
1989
Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

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

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Twin Dublin varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

We found that the demand for high quality English language courses was just as important and we started providing the General English courses with a focus on Business and Specialised Programmes.

Over the last 28 years we have stayed true to the founding principle of offering the highest quality standards to our students from around the world.
When we first opened our famous green door we had approximately 20 students starting with us from 3 different countries. Last year we welcomed 52 different nationalities to Dublin and we always try to ensure the best possible nationality mix in all our classes.

We are fully recognised by the Irish department of Education. We are also members of two of the most prestigious quality marks in the International Language Travel industry – EAQUALS and IALC.

Our General English curriculum covers a rolling 12 week period at all levels from Elementary to Advanced. Our core classes take place from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday with a short coffee break at ten to 11.

We offer 2 junior summer programmes for young learners in Dublin. We have homestay or residential accommodation options and offer the same level of quality teaching to all our junior students.

Whether you are coming as a General English or General Business English student, for an English for Special Purposes course, Teacher Training, Work Experience or as a Young Learner; we aim to offer you the highest quality courses with the best student support while you are in Dublin.

If you have any comments or queries, we’d love to hear from you and I hope to see you in Dublin very soon…

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Reviews

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"It was intensive but very instructive"

Roger Müller, student from Switzerland

Classes: I liked my class. It was always a good, positive atmospehere. The present student were commited and supported eachother with learning. Although i was the oldest, i felt well integrated into the group.
Sometimes it is a little difficult when to many same nationalities are in the same class. The temptation to speak in the native language is often too big.

Teachers: In my two week, I had 3 different teachers. All of them were very motivating, enrich and made exciting lessons. Special Thanks to: Alyona, Patricia and John

Location: Very good located in the heart of Dublin.

Facilities: Some of the classroom were a little small. But with a small class it worked well.

Activity: Because of my short stay Ihad only the possibility to join one activity. I liked it and it was perfect to meet other students.

Housing: I had a great host family. Very kind, alwyas helpful and fantastic meals.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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School location
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Mar 2024 - 15 Mar 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Beautiful"

Adèle Baudier, student from France

I really liked my morning classes because it was different activities for write, speak and understand an audio. My redisence, Kavanagh Court, it was the best because she was not far from the school and city center.

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
7 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Twin Dublin offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 213
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (2 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 213
Host family accommodation with one of our trusted families.

Please note during July and August there will be a supplement Summer fee added to the host family bookings.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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.

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