Effective English Teaching:
Secondary Years

Refresh your teaching practice with effective techniques and adaptable lesson ideas designed to re-engage secondary-level students.

About This Course

This one-week course focuses on helping you create new lessons that will re-engage and re-energise both you and your students. You’ll discover effective new techniques and how to adapt them for your students. You’ll also have afternoon seminars in Education and in Irish Culture.

A minimum language level of Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2) is required for this programme.

Course Code

SPC6

Age Group

21+

Level Required

CEFR B2 and above

Tuition Hours

25 × 60-minute sessions per week

Prices start at

€550 per week

In this course you will be able to

Refresh your teaching practice and return to the secondary classroom with practical techniques, adaptable lesson ideas and renewed confidence.

Design Engaging Secondary Lessons

Create learner-centred lessons that encourage participation, maintain attention and bring new energy to the classroom.

Apply Effective Teaching Techniques

Explore practical approaches that support communication, collaboration and active involvement among secondary-level students.

Adapt Lessons to Your Learners

Modify techniques, activities and materials to suit your students’ language levels, interests and classroom needs.

Refresh Your Teaching Practice

Reflect on your current approach and develop practical ideas that can be implemented in your classroom after the course.

Explore our Year-Round Facilities

Join a diverse, supportive learning community where language comes to life.

Other Courses That Match Your Goals

Adult Programmes

Intensive
Combined Course

Maximise your progress with morning group classes and ten hours of personalised afternoon tuition.

Course Duration

Minimum 1 week

Class Size

Morning max. 14; afternoon one-to-one

Lessons per week

20 group + 10 individual hours

Lesson Format

Group and individual tuition

General & Intensive English

Intensive
Course

Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing through structured General English lessons.

Course Duration

Minimum 1 week

Class Size

Morning max. 14;
average 9

Lessons per week

20 × 60 minutes per week

Lesson Format

Group tuition

General & Intensive English

Intensive Plus
Speaking Skills

Combine General English with small-group conversation classes focused on fluency and natural communication.

Course Duration

Minimum 1 week

Class Size

Morning max. 14;
afternoon max. 9

Lessons per week

26 × 60 minutes

Lesson Format

General English
+ speaking skills

Start your journey
with a programme designed for your goals.

Develop skills, make international friends, and enjoy immersive learning experiences.