Languages courses in Ireland

Ballsbridge College of Further Education is one of the leading providers of daytime and evening courses in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Dublin. The College offers QQI certification and prepares students for the Cambridge suite of examinations including the First Certificate (FE) and the Certificate in Advanced…

CAO Code: DC155 Contact: Dr Aine McGillicuddy, aine.mcgillicuddy@dcu.ie Tel: +353 1 700 5677 Room: C1105 Fee information A competency in language that embraces Translation Studies or Intercultural Studies. This degree looks at the principles underlying language, culture, translation and intercultural communication. It will develop your knowledge of the cultures and enhance your language skills tremendously…

Course aims This course is designed for students from overseas who wish to improve their knowledge of English and acquire Business and IT Skills. The College provides an ideal environment for students to integrate with their Irish counterparts in the student centre of Rathmines. Course modules ESOL (English as a Second Language) Business Administration Reception…

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to further improve their skills in English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation at an advanced level in the English language in standard social, cultural and or work environments.

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to develop skills in English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through practical exercises in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to improve their skills in English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation at a continuation level.

The English Preparation Program is a 30-credit, two-semester program, which provides a bridge / transition program for students whose English language skills require development before the commencement of fulltime college education. The program includes extended courses on the development of English language skills for college-level academic purposes, academic communication, information technology in the higher education…

This programme is suitable for individuals wishing to develop conversational skills in spoken Irish or to gain an introductory qualification. Tuition will be conducted in a relaxed setting with emphasis on the oral aspects of the Irish language.

This programme is suitable for individuals wishing to develop conversational skills in basic Italian

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to develop skills in Irish Sign Language for effective communication with deaf and hard of hearing relatives, employees and customers in a variety of situations.

This programme is suitable for individuals wishing to develop conversational skills to speak , German or Spanish.

This programme is suitable for individuals with a knowledge of the chosen language who wish to develop more conversational Spanish, Italian, German or French for leisure and tourism. The programme is based on spoken activities, tapes and readings.

This programme is for individuals who already have some basic knowledge of the Spanish / Italian language and who wish to improve and develop their communication skills further. The programme will involve activities in speaking, reading, writing and listening.