English
From complete beginners to Cambridge exam preparation, for people who've come to live and work in Ireland. Separate courses for those who need English at work and have no time for grammar from scratch.
Language school since 2013
We'll teach you the language you'll actually use.
Groups of six people at most, teachers who live the language, and lessons built around speaking, not filling in tests. Your first lesson with us comes with no commitment.
12years in business
6people per group
3languages
1,840graduates
Levels based on the Common European Framework
It doesn't matter how many years you've studied a language — what matters is what you can do in it.
- A1BeginnerYou can introduce yourself, order food and say where you're from.
- A2ElementaryYou can handle a hotel, shopping and everyday chat about family and work.
- B1IntermediateYou can get by on holiday and in a simple work discussion.
- B2Upper intermediateYou can manage a meeting, emails and a film without subtitles.
- C1AdvancedYou speak fluently, even about specialist topics, and with ease.
- C2Near-nativeYou get jokes, irony and regional nuances.
What we teach
Three languages we really know
We'd rather teach three languages properly than ten superficially. For each one we have a teacher who's lived with it for years.
German
The most in demand with people who work with German companies or are moving to Germany or Austria. We also teach specialist German for healthcare workers.
Spanish
Mostly for pleasure, not out of duty — and that's how we teach it. Lots of speaking, music and films, a minimum of tables.
Leaving Cert preparation
An intensive half-year focused on exactly what comes up in the Leaving Cert. Mock orals with a teacher and a timer.
Company courses
We come to your company, at a time you choose. At the start we test the whole team and split it by level, not by department.
Grinds for kids and teens
One-to-one or in pairs, for primary and secondary school. The goal isn't just a better grade, but for your child to stop being afraid of the language.
Placement test
Find out what level you're at
Eight English questions, three minutes of your time. At the end we'll tell you your level and which group you'd fit into with us. Nothing is sent anywhere.
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The test is only a guide and demonstrates the feature. When you enrol, a teacher will give you a short check — it takes five minutes and it's free.
Timetable
Groups for the spring term
The term has eighteen sessions and starts on 9 February. You can join a group later too — we'll only charge you for the remaining lessons.
| Course | Level | When | Teacher | Places |
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| English for Beginners | A1 | Mon and Wed 17:00 – 18:30 | Marta H. | 2 free |
| English Elementary | A2 | Tue and Thu 18:00 – 19:30 | Marta H. | 1 free |
| English Intermediate | B1 | Mon and Wed 18:45 – 20:15 | Daniel K. | 3 free |
| English Conversation | B2 | Thu 18:00 – 19:30 | Daniel K. | full |
| English at Work | B1+ | Tue 7:00 – 8:30 early class before work | Daniel K. | 4 free |
| German for Beginners | A1 | Tue and Thu 17:00 – 18:30 | Zuzana P. | 2 free |
| German for Healthcare Workers | A2 | Sat 9:00 – 12:00 every other week | Zuzana P. | 5 free |
| German Advanced | B2 | Wed 18:45 – 20:15 | Zuzana P. | full |
| Spanish from Scratch | A1 | Fri 17:30 – 19:00 | Rodrigo M. | 3 free |
| Spanish Conversation | A2+ | Fri 19:15 – 20:45 | Rodrigo M. | 2 free |
| Leaving Cert preparation — German | B1 | Sat 9:00 – 11:00 | Daniel K. | 4 free |
Prices
What it costs
Prices are for the whole term, which is eighteen sessions. You buy the textbook separately; it costs about €24 and it's yours to keep.
Group course
Six people per group at most, twice a week for ninety minutes.
€289 / term
- 18 sessions of 90 minutes
- Groups of up to 6 people
- Materials and copies included
- Make up a missed lesson in another group
- Certificate of completion
Course for two
You and a colleague or your partner. Your pace, and the price is split.
€419 / term, per person
- 18 sessions of 60 minutes
- Content built around your goals
- You choose the times
- Move a lesson free of charge up to 24 hours ahead
- Materials and copies included
One-to-one lessons
When you need it fast, specific and tailored to your topic.
€24 / hour
- 60 minutes, at a time that suits you
- Online too, if you can't make it in
- A 10-hour bundle for €219
- Preparing for an interview or a presentation
- Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours ahead
Company course
We come to you. The price depends on the number of groups and hours.
from €38 / hour per group
- Initial testing of the whole team
- Grouped by level, not by department
- Attendance and progress reports for HR
- Invoice with 30-day terms
- Specialist vocabulary for your field
Who teaches
Four teachers, no temps
Everyone here has been teaching with us for years. When you sign up for a course, you know in advance who'll be in front of you for the whole term.
Marta H.
English · A1 – A2She taught at a primary school for nine years, then decided she wanted smaller groups. Patient with complete beginners and with people who claim they have no talent for languages.
Daniel K.
English · B1 – C1He spent seven years in customer support at a call centre in Cork, so he knows what English sounds like on the phone at half six in the morning. He runs the conversation and company courses.
Zuzana P.
German · A1 – B2She spent five years working as a carer in Austria and qualified as a teacher alongside it. Her German for healthcare workers teaches exactly what you really need on the job.
Rodrigo M.
Spanish · A1 – B1A native speaker from Spain, in Ireland since 2019. He understands English well, but never uses it in class — and it works.
How to enrol
Four steps to your seat in the class
Take the test
Eight questions right here on the page. It takes three minutes and there's nothing to fill in anywhere.
We get in touch
Within one working day. We'll have a quick call to hear how you speak — the test can't tell us that.
Come to your first lesson
With no commitment and free of charge. If the group or the teacher isn't right for you, you pay nothing and we'll try another.
You enrol
You pay only after the first lesson, by bank transfer or card. The term can also be paid in two instalments.
FAQ
What you ask us most often
I studied English for eight years and I know nothing. Where will you put me?
We hear this almost every week. Years at school tell us nothing — what matters is what you can do in the language today. Most people like this end up in A2, where they quickly fill in what they were missing, and then they progress very fast, because they have more in their heads than they think.
What if I miss a lesson?
You can make it up in another group at the same level — just let us know a day in advance. You can make up at most five lessons like this per term. With one-to-one lessons you can move the time for free if you do it 24 hours ahead.
Is the textbook included?
No, you buy the textbook separately — it costs about €24 and it's yours to keep. Copies, worksheets and all the extra materials are included and we don't charge for them separately.
Do you do online lessons?
One-to-one, yes; group lessons, we'd rather not. We tried it, and in an online group of six, half the people stop talking. If you can't make it in, we offer one-to-one or a course for two online.
Will I get a certificate?
When you finish the term, you get a certificate showing the level you've reached. It isn't an internationally recognised certificate like Cambridge or Goethe — we can prepare you for those, but you sit the exam at an accredited centre.
Can I join a course during the term?
Yes, if there's a place in the group and the level fits. You only pay for the remaining lessons. The first two lessons can be hard to keep up with, so your teacher will send you what the group has covered so far.
Contact
Get in touch and we'll help you choose
You'll find the office on the first floor; the lift is to the right of the entrance. You can call outside office hours too — we'll call you back.
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Emailyour email here
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Classrooms6 School Street, Anytown
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OfficeMon – Thu 14:00 – 19:00 · Fri 14:00 – 17:00