Lessons are delivered online using a combination of different approaches including Zoom (with its different features allowing for full class interaction with teacher, whiteboards, breakout rooms for interaction between pairs and smaller groups).
Your teacher will cover the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing and will monitor your learning during class and answer your questions just like in a real classroom. Your teacher can arrange to speak to students individually using Zoom or can communicate using email or WhatsApp.
Your teacher will send you all the necessary information, with a code for the meeting and a password.
Your teacher will manage the online lessons and will also assign homework. This could be reading or grammar revision or a writing assignment. To make the most of your online lessons you should do whatever work your teacher assigns you for homework so that you come to class prepared. Self-study is an important part of any English programme.
You can also avail of additional guided learning with free access to our custom-built Emerald Learn platform, where extra support and learning resources are available.
Finally, don’t be afraid to engage in extra study, discussions or idea sharing with your classmates from around the world.
4 hours (4 x 60 minutes ) of face-to-face teacher time daily plus material provided by the teacher. It is possible to purchase e-textbooks at an additional cost.
If you have issues for example with your level or technical difficulties, speak first to your teacher. You can also email eithne@eci.ie for academic advice. Tell us if you have technical issues and we will also try to help you. Our support team are also available to help, chat to us on our website, Facebook or email administration@eci.ie
Classes begin every Monday. You should contact us the previous week to arrange a level test, so we know which class to place you in.
You will be sent a link for a simple online test and this will be followed by a quick speaking test with one of our team on Skype or Zoom.
Payment should be by Thursday of the previous week, in order for you to receive your login credentials to join the lessons.
Yes, just let us know by Wednesday if you want to book another week of course, so we can process your booking and you can arrange payment.
You will receive an e-certificate by email at the end of your programme. Alternatively, a hard copy is available for a small fee.
Yes, these can be booked alone or upgrade your programme to add them to your group schedule. Contact us for prices.