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English for Work and Life (General English)

Course Overview

English for Work and Life (General English)/Academic English courses help students develop the English language skills needed to live and/or work in an English-speaking environment and follow their chosen career. Interactive and communicative classes with specialized tutors focus on improving both fluency and accuracy while integrating the practice of speaking, listening, reading, and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary.

Who is this course for?

Full-time courses in General English are for all levels from Elementary (A2) to Proficiency (C2). The General English courses aim at developing students' overall ability to communicate confidently in English. Students also prepare for international exams such as IELTS and Cambridge English.

Learning Outcomes

Helping students develop their English speaking, listening, reading, writing, and communication skills in a practical and focused manner to achieve their English language targets.

Course Summary

• Delivery: On campus
• Language Level: Classes are available at Levels CEFR A2 and above
• Length: Minimum 2 weeks, 20 or 16 lessons per week, 09:00 – 13:00, plus independent study
• Class Size: Maximum 15 students
• Age: 18 years +
• Course Content:
  • English language skills and systems teaching
  • Formative and summative assessment to ensure clear progress
  • Project work
  • Cultural, university, and community sessions
  • Tuition based on student language needs
  • Guest lectures
• End of course assessment: Please see important note re Exam Fee & Registration under Start Dates and Prices below.
• Progression: Transfer to the Academic English with IELTS if preferred and if of a suitable level
• How to Apply: Full-time course application form. Alternative start dates may be possible; please contact the Language Centre with your request.

IT Requirements

All students are required to bring to class a fully-charged laptop (with audio and video) and headphones to ensure full participation and access to course materials and a more valuable student experience. A reliable internet connection is required (this is provided by UCC for on-campus students). Students should download Microsoft Teams to their laptop before starting their course. UCC recommends the use of Chrome browser for best interaction with all its applications. Please note that a laptop is a device that is suitable for study purposes, and students who use another device such as a tablet will not be able to access some functions. A smartphone is not considered to be a suitable device for study purposes.

Start Dates and Prices

No additional registration fee. Please note that the fees for your exam are not included in the course fees. You will have to register for and pay for the exam independently and provide proof of your registration, showing the scheduled date of your exam, to the Language Centre. For example, this can be an official receipt or an email confirmation from the exam centre. A copy of your exam result has to be submitted to the Language Centre before the end of your programme to satisfy immigration rules.

• Start dates and prices:
  • Step 1: Choose a start date
  • Step 2: Choose the number of weeks
  • Total price for 20 lessons per week and 16 lessons per week, with prices per week rounded.

Student Testimonials

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"Online course at UCC Language Centre, is a real class in real-time, not just a webinar"

Lyaysan Khusainova from Russia

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"This online programme was very effective for those living in other countries"

Misa Shimone, from TUFS University in Japan

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Misa Shimone, from TUFS University in Japan

"This online programme was very effective for those living in other countries because you take this course from your own home at a suitable time for you. It was nice to get to know many friends there and converse with them. The teachers are very kind too". 20/8/2020

Misa Shimone, from TUFS University in Japan, Summer School 2020, General English and Irish Culture

Lyaysan Khusainova from Russia

"Online course at UCC Language Centre, is a real class in real-time, not just a webinar. You can communicate with teachers and classmates and have live discussions with students from all over the world. I would like to continue online English class at the UCC Language Centre". 21/8/2020.

Lyaysan Khusainova, attended the online Summer School course 2020

Updated: 23 December 2025