ces centre of english studies

At CES there are usually at least six levels of study:-

Beginner

Elementary

Pre-Intermediate

Intermediate

Upper Intermediate

Advanced


You will have two different teachers during the morning period. On your first morning both teachers will talk to you to find out your own personal objectives of the course. If you have definite aims (for example an examination or a career requirement) you should discuss these with your teachers and they will make sure that your interests are included in the teaching programme. The Director of Studies will continue to monitor your progress and will meet your teachers regularly throughout your stay.

Centre of English Studies offers you a choice of courses. The courses provide you with a comprehensive programme. Each day you study grammar, vocabulary and structure as well as developing your skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will have plenty of opportuntiy to practise and perfect your linguistic and communicative competence in a pleasant encouraging atmosphere. Some parts of your programme will be based upon a course book but, in addition, you will participate in many different activities designed to provide realistic practice within the classroom.

A good place to learn English - as well as being a small country of 4 million people with a pleasant temperate climate, Ireland is easily accessible from all the major European cities and is less than one hour by air from London.

Ireland has a wealth of modern literature and its writers such as W.B. Yeats, Samuel Beckett, George Bernard Shaw, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Sean O'Casey known all over the world and have had a great influence on modern literature.

Dublin is one of Europe's most beautiful capital cities. Built around Dublin Bay it lies between the sea and the mountains. The city has some of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the world and yet is a modern city with excellent shops, restaurants, museums and cultural attractions. Dublin's size allows easy access to the mountains and the countryside. Golf, windsurfing and horse-riding are available and easy to reach.

Our musicians and songwriters such as The Chieftains, The Dubliners, Van Morrisson, Chris de Burgh, U2 and many other rock stars have won international acclaim and during your stay you will have the opportunity to see new young aspiring Irish musicians. You will visit the traditional music pubs and discos and enjoy the easy, safe, informal night-life of the Irish.