FAQ – English Courses for Adults

Other English Courses offer English Classes in small groups.

We guarantee a maximum of 6 students per teacher (although the average is 4). Many courses mention reduced or small groups but these may only be in low season. If they do not specify and guarantee the maximum number of students then you should check with the academy before booking.

Can I have special classes such as Business English, English for Marketing, Non-Native Teachers etc?

Provided your booking is at least one month in advance you can be sure we will provide the appropriate English Classes. We apply a small supplement of about 80€/week.

Can I have “One to one” English Classes?

No problem. We apply a supplement of 190€/week for morning classes and each afternoon class is 27€/hour.

Can I have an English Course with activities such as golf, horse riding etc?

Certainly. Transport is always included but the activity is charged separately.

All day in English is no problem but I´m worried about other students speaking to me in my language.

This is a common problem in English language courses during the busy Summer months, especially in the south east of England and touristy parts of Ireland. We choose to avoid such locations so you have more contact with the locals. MovingOn asks its students to sign a contract which requires the payment of a fine for the use of any language other than English. This is possible because you will almost always be near a teacher. The fine is 20 cents for every occasion. This money is later shared between all the students. Consider it a possibility to gain a discount. However, if this worries you, choose another course.

What if 12 hours a day is too much and I want to speak in my native language?

We won´t let you, so choose a different course!!!

What day do I arrive and leave?

Arrival: Sunday. Departure: Saturday.
If necessary extra nights can be arranged in the accommodation, to be paid at 45 € per night or in a hotel, to be paid at the available prices. This price is full board.

What places will I visit on the daily trips?

Students arrive and leave every week, some stay 1 week, others up to 8 weeks. Therefore we try to be flexible so that everyone has the chance to visit the most interesting locations.
If you want to visit the Cliffs of Moher, go sailing or attend the Cobh Regatta etc,
MovingOn Courses will make every effort to arrange such activities.

How old are the students?

This course is for adults. Every week has a different profile but in general our average age is slightly higher than that of other courses because the course attracts people that need to learn English Fast and don´t have a lot of free time. For this reason the teachers try to spend as much time as possible with the students.

Can I have an English Course with activities such as golf, horse riding etc?

Certainly. Transport is always included but the activity is charged separately.

What is the minimum and maximum age?

We don´t impose age limits but please remember that the average age of this course is slightly higher than that of other courses.

I would like superior accommodation.

The accommodation offered by the University of Cork is of a higher standard than most universities. Rooms with a bathroom are available for a small supplement of 15€/week.

What can I do at the end of the day ?

Firstly, you will have homework, a part “compulsory” and another optional according to your own needs and interests. We recommend our DVD library or socializing with other students and teachers. There are various pubs near the residence.The accommodation is located at 20 minutes (on foot) from the city centre. The bus stop is opposite the accommodation and takes 5 minutes.

I would like to do the course but on different dates.

Our adult summer course will run for 8 weeks from 06/07/08 to 30/08/08 only. If you wish to do a course at another time, we have homestay and intensive week and weekend options. Tell us your dates and we will let you know the options.

Is it possible to take my child who is not yet old enough for the junior course? Do I pay airport transfer fees if I accompany my child(ren)?

Yes, provided that your child´s stay coincides with yours. If we have space on the bus then the transfer is free.