English and culture in Teaching in a teacher's family Ireland Home Language International

English + Culture

Do not just want to learn English, but also get acquainted with British culture, history and tradition? No problem! In this version of the course, you will receive 10 English lessons weekly plus a large number of cultural and leisure activities. You can visit the ancient monastery in Glendalough, explore the mysterious corridor tomb of Newgrange (the Valley of the River Boyne), go to the famous Trinity College and look at the oldest Book of Kells. Also organized are excursions to Dublin Cathedral and the castle, sightseeing tours in a comfortable open bus, visiting the National Art Gallery and the Historical Museum. You can choose the literary bias of your holiday: a special program will acquaint you with the brightest British writers, visit the specialized museums of creativity and theatrical productions, poetry evenings, the Marsha Library and the Center and the Joyce Museum, the unique House of the Dead. Students over the age of 18 can take part in a traditional literary tour of pubs, and students of all ages can identify the Writers' houses that they would like to visit: Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker, Samuel Beckett, Bernard Shaw. 

In Cork, the cultural program includes a visit to the museum of radio and Zam Blarney, the gallery of Lewis Glucksmann, a walk through the cultural and historical center, which is located in the former city prison. In Galway, students visit Birr Castle and Bellilli Castle, Klonmaknos. In Limerick, you can see the ancient castle of King John, the Folklore Park and the Thomond Park Museum (you can be visited at certain dates by the teacher), visit the Bunratty Castle and the Hunt Museum.