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Study English in Ireland

 

The Cong Connemara Language School offers students excellent language courses in a warm, friendly setting, taught by experienced teachers.  

 

The Cong Connemara Language School is situated at the gateway to Connemara between the two lakes of Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, in a pretty village which is located about 38 km from Galway city.  

                         

We offer a varied choice of lessons ranging from beginners, intermediate and advanced classes, as well as business English classes and courses for adults.

 

The courses and the teachers

Our teachers are highly qualified, with a broad range of experience, having taught children, teenagers and adults alike, in Ireland and abroad.

 

General school programme

Morning classes: 10:00 a.m - 12:45 p.m. followed by full afternoon of fun activities, such as Gaelic football, Irish dancing, Irish music, miniature golf, forest and lake walks.

 

We understand that students require access to top quality courses, as well as the opportunity to experience the Irish culture.  Due to Cong's enviable position in the heart of the West of Ireland, there is an enormous choice of activities and leisure pursuits available to students.

 

Activities for Students from Cong Connemara Language School

 

1. •Cong Mini Golf
   

2. •Art Sketching Classes
   

3. •Photography
   

4. •Gaelic Football
   

5. •Irish Dance Classes
   

6. •Irish Music Classes
   

7. •Talent Competition
   

8. •Karaoke
   

9. •Forest Walks
   

10. •Guided Tours of The Quiet Man Film Locations
    

11. •Visit to The Quiet Man Museum
    

12. •Cruise of Lough Corrib
    

13. •Visit to Museum of Country Life
    

14. •Visit to Galway City
    

15. •Visit to Connemara
    

16. •Visit to Croagh Patrick & Westport
    

17. •Farm Visits
    

18. •Sheep Dog Demonstrations
    

 

Training courses for business people and professionals

 

Our training courses provide business people and professionals with the essential communication competences necessary to succeed in today’s increasingly fast changing business environment.  We provide level tests, practical English lessons (up to four different levels - Elementary level/ pre intermediate/ intermediate) and an English certificate of training on completion.

 

Morning:  Practical English lesson -10:00a.m –12:45p.m

Lunch:  12.45p.m -14:15p.m with teacher or Irish businessperson

Afternoon:  English lesson - 14:15p.m-16:30p.m

Evening:  Accompanied outings to the main tourist attractions to enjoy the breathtaking Irish scenery. Choice of sampling Irish music in a friendly, pleasant, pub atmosphere.

 

Dates and duration of courses are at the discretion of attendees.

 

Activities for Adults from Cong Connemara Language School

 

The following are at additional cost

 

1. •Fishing
   

2. •Boating
   

3. •Pony Trekking
   

4. •Archery
   

5. •Falconry
   

6. •Kayaking
   

7. •Canoeing
   

8. •Caving
   

9. •Hill walking
   

10. •Raft Building
    

11. •Windsurfing 
    

12. •Sailing                               
    

13. •Gorge Walking
    

14. •Orienteering
    

15. •Rock Climbing
    

16. •Abseiling
    

17. •Obstacle Course  
    

 

       

The following are free

                                  

1. •Cong Mini Golf
   

2. •Art Sketching Classes
   

3. •Photography
   

4. •Gaelic Football
   

5. •Irish Dance Classes
   

6. •Irish Music Classes
   

7. •Talent Competition
   

8. •Karaoke
   

9. •Forest Walks
   

10. •Guided Tours of The Quiet Man Film Locations
    

11. •Visit to The Quiet Man Museum
    

12. •Cruise of Lough Corrib
    

13. •Visit to Museum of Country Life
    

14. •Visit to Galway City
    

15. •Visit to Connemara
    

16. •Visit to Croagh Patrick & Westport
    

 

Suitable for all nationalities

Our language school operates through English in accordance with TEFL requirements and is therefore suitable for international students of all nationalities