Ref. Cork Programa para padres e hijos JUNIOR ENGLISH FAMILY SUMMER JUNIOR LANGUAGE STAY PROGRAMME Para más información contactar con: Yolanda Comas [email protected] Tel. 93410 0077 JUNIOR ENGLISH FAMILY LANGUAGE STAY FAMILY LANGUAGE STAY PROGRAMME The College family programme allows all members of a family to attend and enjoy our language programmes. The children have a great opportunity to meet with juniors from other countries while learning English and their parents have the freedom to take a course at our adult college, knowing that their child is safe in our hands. It is not necessary for the entire family to do a language course; we also have excellent golfing and horse-riding programmes which may suit. Ireland is a beautiful setting for your family holiday and it is an excellent place to learn English. Programme Summary Programme Location College, General English – 20 hours per week Adult Cork City Centre Business English – 20 hours per week Douglas Community School Junior English & Multi-Activity Programme Douglas, 12 – 16 years English & Horse-Riding Programme Cork (15min by bus from Adult School) Douglas Community School Junior English & Munster Rugby Programme Douglas, 13 – 16 years Cork (15min by bus from Adult School) Children Mardyke Arena, Junior Activity Camp 4 – 12 years Cork (20min walk from Adult School) Para más información contactar con: Yolanda Comas [email protected] Tel. 93410 0077 JUNIOR ENGLISH FAMILY LANGUAGE STAY Adult: General English / Business English General English: Our General English course is perfect if you want to improve your English language knowledge and develop your ability to communicate in English. Our multinational classes focus on English Language grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and skills development in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The main focus in all classes is on effective communication in real world contexts. Business English: The Business English course focuses on developing your ability to use English in the context of work and international business. It is perfect for you if you wish to further your Business English skills and wish to become more confident in your interaction with both clients and business colleagues. Classes are practical and incorporate the introduction of key business concepts and topics as well as enabling you to develop practical language skills for the modern business world. Dates: Every Monday throughout the year Age Group: 17 + Levels: 7 Levels Accommodation: Private Apartment This programme includes: 20 Lessons per week Average 7 students per class (Max 10) Certificate at the end of course Afternoon Social and Cultural Programme Evening Social Programme Free access to our E-Learning platform Sample Timetable (General English): MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Speaking : Everyday Finding things in Test & correction activities and common; agreeing and Language focus – 09.00 - Placement Test & general trends. disagreeing grammar analysis and Pronunciation 11.00 Induction practice Strong and weak forms Present Simple and Writing: E-mail to a of auxiliary verbs continuous friend 11.00 - Coffee Break 11.20 Listening/speaking: New People: appearance Listening to an Reading and Listening/Video: year traditions around & character interview speaking – Travel show – places in the world. vocabulary. 11.20 - Adrenalin junkies America 13.20 Vocabulary recording – Webquest; present a Reading; Matching building a lexical Talking about new sports Speaking; Design a tour tradition from descriptions to notebook and trends in free time of your country another country pictures JUNIOR ENGLISH FAMILY LANGUAGE STAY Junior: English & Multi-Activity / Horse-Riding / Munster Rugby English & Multi-Activity: This course offers a combination of English classes in the morning and a variety of sporting and cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings. Students will improve their English language skills, in particular their speaking and listening in the mornings and have the opportunity to practise the new language during the afternoon and evening activities. English & Horse-Riding: Students attend English language classes in the morning and have the opportunity to go horse-riding in the afternoons. Students continue practising their English while also improving their horse-riding skills. English & Munster Rugby: Students on this course attend English language classes in the morning and the focus of the afternoon activities is on rugby training with the Munster Rugby Club. Location: 1) Douglas Community School Age Group: 12 – 16 (13-16 for Rugby) Levels: 7 levels Accommodation: Private Apartment This programme includes: 20 Lessons English Language Tuition Weekly Weekly Assessment by teachers Activities or Horse-Riding or Munster Rugby every afternoon Afternoon and Evening Social and Cultural Activities End of Course Diploma Sample Timetable (English & Multi-Activity): MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 08.30 - Breakfast 09.00 09.00 - English English English English English 12.15 Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons 12.30 - Lunch 14.00 Full day trip Family to Killarney Day 14.00 - Visit Blarney Multi Sports Multi Sports Treasure Visit UCC 17.00 Castle Afternoon Afternoon Hunt 17.00 - Dinner 19.00 Evening Bingo Disco Karaoke JUNIOR ENGLISH FAMILY LANGUAGE STAY Children: Activity Camp We place the children into groups according to their age. Each group is under the care of a dedicated group leader. The groups participate in up to 8 activities per day. Each day is different but at all times the focus is fun, safety and entertainment. The camp is aimed at children aged between 4 and 12 years of age. Location: 1) Mardyke Arena, Cork Age Group: 4 - 6 / 7 - 9 / 10-12 Accommodation: Private Apartment Timetable: 08.30 to 15.00 / 17.00: Activities. Sample list of Activities: 4 - 6 years 7 - 9 years 10 - 12 years Monster Bowling Uni Hockey Soccer Bouncy Castle Dodge ball Swimming Mini Obstacles Hip Hop Dance Basketball Face Painting Circus Skills Dance Croquet Arts & Crafts Fun Fitness Construction Games Drama Frisbee Golf JUNIOR ENGLISH FAMILY LANGUAGE STAY Accommodation On the Family Language Programme, we offer accommodation in private apartments. These apartments are new and modern apartments located in the centre of Cork City. The majority of the apartments have internet access and Wi Fi is also available in the adult school. As they are located in the city centre, the apartments are close to all amenities including restaurants, cafes, shops etc. Each apartment consists of: Open plan kitchen/ living area Bathroom with shower Central Heating TV and all cooking facilities Bed linen and Towels are provided There is a direct bus route from the apartments to the junior school. Students take the no 7 bus and a bus ticket will be provided. The adult school is within walking distance. Accommodation 2 Bedroom Apartment (Sleeps up to 4) 3 Bedroom Apartment (Sleeps up to 5) JUNIOR ENGLISH FAMILY LANGUAGE STAY Cork Cork is Ireland’s second city and is the ideal city for students to travel to as an EFL destination. It is the gateway to the South of Ireland. Cork was recently voted as one of the top twenty friendliest cities to visit by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine (August 2013), and was one of the Lonely Planets top ten cities to visit in 2010. Cork City has a population of approximately 160,000. The city is compact with excellent public transport. Most of the city based attractions located in the city area are within walking distance of the centre, and many are free to visit. The city has a vibrant arts and cultural ethos and was selected as the European City of Culture in 2005. Cork is host to many world-renowned festivals. These include the Guinness Jazz Festival, the International Film Festival, Cork International Choral Festival and the Cork Midsummer Festival to name a few. Corkonians often refer to their city as the ‘Real Capital’ of Ireland and it is true that Cork is certainly the gourmet centre of Ireland. The rich agricultural landscape has created a tradition of quality produce and culinary excellence. Cork is a major centre for international trade and manufacturing. Cork Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world and the county is a second home to many multi-national corporations including Apple, EMC and Pfizer to name but a few. Getting to Cork By car Cork is 257km southwest of Dublin and is accessible via the M7 and M8. From Killarney take the N22. Access from Limerick and Galway is on the N20 and the N25 is South East gateway to the city. See route planner on www.aaireland.ie By train Irish Rail services Kent Station Cork which is 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre. Services operate to most of the country including to Dublin, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford and Wexford. Cork- Kent Station is located just off Railway Street, Lower Glanmire Road. For further information on rail services in Cork, telephone 021 4557277 or visit www.irishrail.ie. By air Cork airport is located just 8km from Cork City, and operates daily domestic and international flights to and from Cork. The best way to get into the city is the shuttle service. This runs every half hour from outside the arrivals hall and the service is available 7 days a week. The trip takes 10-15 minutes. For further information on route details and carriers that fly in and out of Cork, telephone 00353 214313131 or visit www.corkairport.com and websites of Ryanair and Aerlingus By sea The Port of Cork operates seasonal ferry services to Roscoff. Ferries from Britain (Fishguard and Pembroke) and France (Le Havre and Cherbourg) serve Rosslare all year. The driving time from Rosslare to Cork is approximately 3 hours. For further information contact the Port of Cork on 00353 21 4273125 or visit www.portofcork.ie By bus If you arrive in Dublin, the easiest way to reach Cork is by using the direct buses operated by Aircoach (www.aircoach.ie) and GoBe (www.gobe.ie).