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| ANNALIVIA LANGUAGE CLASSES |
The General English courses aim to improve students’ competence in all aspects of English. It is divided into two parts: the first two hours of each day is a core language course which provides a graded introduction to grammar and vocabulary set in contexts that draw on the students' own experience. This makes the language more relevant to them. The second half of the course provides practice in the four main skills of the language: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
Not only do students learn to recognise English as it is spoken worldwide in a variety of accents, but they also learn the skill of good listening which is imparted to them by our staff of professional and highly-experienced teachers. Enabling the students to speak English well and use the language with ease is the primary objective of our teaching.
Many of our students live and work in Dublin and need to be able to adapt quickly and efficiently to the target language spoken around them. Intensive reading and writing helps to develop and strengthen fluency and enhances confidence in one’s everyday use of the language. On Fridays, we incorporate English for Work/Academic Purposes to further develop students’ ability to live and work in an English language environment.
We offer our students two evenings out per week, gratis, in the company of our Outings Co-ordinator, Diane. This is a great opportunity for students to socialize, get to know the Irish way of life, and develop their listening and speaking skills informally - while having fun at the same time! |
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| SHORT TERM COURSES | Students are placed in a small group which matches their current level as established in the pre-test placement test. As the classes are small, every opportunity is used by teachers to help students expand and improve their command of the language in the shortest time possible.
| | LONG TERM COURSES | We place students in a class appropriate to their level and aim to bring them up to the next level within 16 weeks and to continue to progress at that rate. The speed at which students progress from one level to the next, however, is entirely dependent on their ability and commitment to learning. Those who have the aptitude and put the work in are often able to go up a level in less than 16 weeks. |
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Although the Department of Education (i.e. ACELS) maximum number of students per class is 15, we at Annalivia have restricted the maximum number per class to 10 (12 in July and August) to ensure more individual attention and better and faster results.
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| LESSONS: | Mornings: 20 Lessons Per Week (50 minutes per lesson)
Afternoons: 15 Lessons Per Week (60 minutes per lesson) | | TIMETABLE: | 09:00 – 13.00 Monday to Thursday & 09:00 - 12:30 Friday.
14:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday & 13:30 - 16.30 Friday. | | LEVELS AVAILABLE: | Elementary to Advanced.
| | CLASS SIZE: | Maximum 9, Average 6 (January to June & October to December)
Maximum 12, Average 7 (July - September)Afternoons Max 15 | | ENROLMENT: | Morning classes begin every Monday (with the exception of Course C which begins on the first Monday of every month from May to October). Afternoon classes begin on the 1st Monday in October. | | CERTIFICATION: | On the satisfactory completion of the course, each student will receive a certificate as well as a short didactic report from the teacher. |
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| New! 1 YEAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMME |
We have formulated this programme to allow students to develop fluency in English over an extended period of time. Students can combine studying and working and will have the time to put into practice the materials learned in class in real life situations. For permission to work in Ireland, non-EU students must attend a course of at least one year’s duration and the course must appear on the Department of Education’s Register of programmes, approved by the Minister for Education and Science, for access to employment. 25 weeks tuition is the minimum duration for an academic year.
We have developed our Academic Year programme to allow students to study for periods of 52 weeks (with 25 weeks in- class tuition*). During this time students can work part time up to 20 hours per week. For the remaining period students will follow our E-Guided online English course while having the opportunity to practise their English in a professional environment as they will be allowed to work for up to 40 hours per week.
At the end of the course, students must sit an official English exam to complete their course.
*Our 25 week course commences on the 7th of April and runs for 25 weeks to the 26th of September 2008.
Classes are held in the afternoons: Monday to Thursday 14:00 - 17:00
Friday 13:30 - 16:30
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| EXECUTIVE COURSES: (Course A, Course B and the afternoon modules of the E courses): |
These special courses are all 1:1. Special arrangement can be made for semi-private classes (1:2) if two students arrive together with similar specific needs.
They are specifically tailored to the needs of the student and can include Business English, English for Special Purposes (Medical, Legal, Construction, etc.) or preparation of a specific type of conference, meeting or presentation. A study plan will be drawn up by the school based on the students' needs and an initial assessment which will plot a path to realising their objectives in the time they have available.
LESSONS: Hours are tailor-made to suit the individual student’s requirements
TIMETABLE: Course A: 40 x 1:1 classes per week
Course B: 20 x 1:1 classes per week
Courses: E 20, E 10 or E 5: Group classes at the student’s level in the mornings followed by 20 x 1:1, 10 x1:1 or 5 x 1:1 classes per week in the afternoons
LEVELS AVAILABLE: All levels |
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| AU PAIR COURSES |
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The school provides skills based classes for students who are working in Ireland as au pairs. These are scheduled at times when children are usually at school and are two hour classes which can be taken between one and five days a week. Each day is devoted to a different skill reading, writing, speaking (which includes pronunciation) and listening with English for special and Academic purposes (this may be business / medical / legal language etc. or exam preparation depending on the interests of the class) on Fridays. Please note that the school does not actually place au pairs with families.
Lessons: 2 - 10 HOURS Per Week.
Timetable: 09.00 - 11.00 & 11.30 – 13.00 Monday to Friday.
Levels Available: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced.
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| Work Placement Programme |
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This programme is for EU students wishing to improve their general level of English and then progress into paid occupational/professional environments to practise their English. Students will follow a minimum of a 4 week English course and will then attend interviews with a view to being employed in a full time capacity for a minimum of 12 weeks.
This programme is for students with an INTERMEDIATE level of spoken English (or higher) only. We will arrange an interview to ensure that they have an adequate command of the language to complete the course. At this interview, our work placement partner will talk to you in detail about your previous work experience and the type of work you will be able to do in Dublin.
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| EVENING COURSES |
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This is a core language programme similar to that described under General English above but run 2 evenings a week.
Lessons: 4 HOURS Per Week
Timetable: 18.00 – 20.00 & 20.00 - 22.00 Monday & Weds or Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Levels Available: Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced. |
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| TEACHERS |
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| All our teachers are fully qualified as per the Department of Education regulations for teaching English as a foreign language. There is on-going training for them which ensures that they are fully aware of the latest developments in the theory and practice of teaching English. They make up a motivated, friendly team that works with the students on a personal basis. All our teachers (and staff) understand that the experience of learning English is not only about classroom time and so they regularly socialise with the students. |
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| STUDENT WELFARE |
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In addition to having the benefit of our thirty years of experience in teaching English, students will be able to consult our Student Coordinator about any aspect of living, working or sightseeing in Ireland. The Student Coordinator is constantly on hand to deal with any problems or questions you may have and to provide general information. The Student Coordinator is there to help students to find accommodation (host families, etc…), guide them with CVs and job seeking as well as other day to day issues, as they arise (opening bank accounts, personal tax etc.)
At ANNALIVIA we pride ourselves on maintaining good personal relationships with all of our students. |
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| EXTRA INFORMATION |
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| FLIGHTS |
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| There are direct flights to Dublin from all the major European cities. It is also possible to travel to Ireland by sea from Britain and France. |
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| AIRPORT TRANSFERS |
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| It is possible to request an airport transfer directly from Dublin Airport to your accommodation (please refer to Price list). Alternatively, there is public transport available as the Number 746 bus will take you directly from Dublin Airport to Dun Laoghaire. |
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| VISA |
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| Students from EU countries do not need a visa to enter Ireland. Students from non-EU countries should check with their nearest Irish Embassy before travelling. |
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| MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE |
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| Students are not insured by Annalivia School (or by the host families) against illness, theft or loss of personal effects and the school cannot accept responsibilty in the event of such occurances. Students interested in purchasing insurance should do so prior to arriving in Ireland. |
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