General English for Communication

Students joining ATC’s General English language course will learn English in an international class with students from around the world, making this a truly intercultural experience. The course is designed to focus on communication and improve the students’ understanding of the four key skills of English language focusing on communication; listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as developing grammar and vocabulary skills. 

We offer free weekly workshops in English for the Workplace, and in Pronunciation, where participants can work on further improving their spoken English. 

Participants on the course are given the opportunity to join our online e-learning platform, ATC Online, for three months after they have finished their course of study with us, enabling them to continue on their journey of English language learning. The platform provides participants with a wide variety of adaptive materials to practise their English grammar and vocabulary, and to engage in further skills development.

Our General English courses are available from A1 to C1 level (Elementary to Advanced) in our two locations: Dublin city centre and the seaside town of Bray, Co. Wicklow.

We offer 20 hours of classroom-based learning per week. We also offer a comprehensive social and cultural programme enabling participants to combine their learning with the chance to explore Dublin and the Irish countryside.

Students can begin each Monday through the year on a continuous enrolment system.