- Adult English
General &
Intensive English
English for
your next step
Emerald’s General & Intensive English category brings together general language courses, intensive options and individual tuition. Choose a programme that matches the English skills you want to develop and the time you have available.
The category also includes academic pathways, longer study programmes and specialist options. Course length, weekly tuition and entry requirements vary: open each course to check the details.
- Who This Is For
- Adults developing everyday English
- Learners preparing for work or further study
- Students seeking group or individual tuition
- What You’ll Gain
- Speaking and listening practice
- Reading and writing development
- Grammar and vocabulary in context
General & Intensive English Courses
Explore General English options combining group learning, speaking practice, business communication or personalised tuition. Weekly hours refer to tuition.
General & Intensive English
Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing through structured General English lessons.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
Maximum 14
Weekly Tuition
20 hours
Lesson Format
Group tuition
General & Intensive English
Combine General English with small-group conversation classes focused on fluency and natural communication.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
14 AM / 9 PM maximum
Weekly Tuition
26 hours
Lesson Format
Group tuition
General & Intensive English
Combine morning group classes with five hours of personalised one-to-one tuition each week.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
14 AM / one-to-one PM
Weekly Tuition
20 group + 5 individual hours
Lesson Format
Group and individual tuition
General & Intensive English
Build your General English and develop practical language for business meetings, presentations and professional communication.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
14 AM / 6 PM maximum
Weekly Tuition
26 hours
Lesson Format
Group tuition
General & Intensive English
Make focused progress with a personalised one-to-one English programme designed around your specific language needs, professional goals and schedule.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
Individual tuition
Weekly Tuition
20 hours
Lesson Format
One-to-one
General & Intensive English
Improve your English and gain valuable professional experience through a language course combined with a guaranteed unpaid internship placement.
Course Duration
Minimum 8 weeks, maximum 6 months
Class Size
Maximum 14, average 9
Weekly Tuition
20 or 26 × 60-minute group lessons per week, depending on the chosen English course
General & Intensive English
Learn English online with personalised one-to-one lessons designed around your specific language needs, goals and schedule.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
Individual tuition
Timetable
Flexible
Lesson Format
Online one-to-one
General & Intensive English
Follow a fully personalised one-to-one English programme designed around your individual language needs, priorities and learning goals.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
Individual tuition
Tuition
Up to 6 hours per day
Lesson Format
One-to-one
General & Intensive English
Prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate study by developing the academic English skills and study techniques needed to succeed at an English-speaking university.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
Morning: Maximum 14, Average 9 / Afternoon: Maximum 9
Weekly Tuition
26 × 60-minute group lessons per week
General & Intensive English
Build your English over an extended study period with a flexible programme, personalised academic support and the opportunity to progress into examination preparation.
Course Duration
25–35 weeks
Class Size
Maximum 14, Average 9
Weekly Tuition
20 hours of group tuition per week
General & Intensive English
Make faster progress through a long-term English programme with 26 hours of weekly tuition, flexible course options and personalised academic support.
Course Duration
25–35 weeks
Class Size
Maximum 14, Average 9
Weekly Tuition
26 hours of group tuition per week
General & Intensive English
Combine 20-hour and 26-hour weekly study blocks in a flexible long-term English programme with academic mentoring.
Course Duration
25–35 weeks
Class Size
Maximum 14, average 9
Weekly Tuition
20 and 26 hours (average 23)
Lesson Format
Group tuition
General & Intensive English
Develop the English and academic skills you need to progress confidently towards a Foundation Programme at an English-speaking university or higher education institution.
Course Duration
3, 6 or 9 months
Class Size
Morning: Maximum 14, average 9 / Afternoon: Maximum 9, average 6
Weekly Tuition
20 × 60-minute group lessons per week, or 26 × 60-minute lessons including small-group electives
General & Intensive English
Combine English and academic preparation at Emerald Cultural Institute with a Study Abroad semester at Maynooth University and earn ECTS credits.
Course Duration
From 12 weeks English course + Semester at Maynooth University
Class Size
Maximum 14 for the English course
Weekly Tuition
12 weeks English for Academic Purposes (20 hours General English + 6 hours of EAP per week)
General & Intensive English
Improve your English while discovering Ireland’s culture, heritage, music, food and landscapes through lessons, cultural activities and excursions.
Course Duration
Minimum 2 weeks
Class Size
Maximum 14, average 9
Weekly Tuition
20 × 60-minute lessons per week
General & Intensive English
Develop your academic English at Emerald Cultural Institute before progressing to a Study Abroad semester at Griffith College in Dublin.
Course Duration
Minimum 8 weeks English course at Emerald + semester at Griffith College
Class Size
Maximum 14, average 9
Weekly Tuition
22 × 60-minute group lessons per week
General & Intensive English
Make rapid progress with a fully personalised one-to-one English programme designed around your specific goals, priorities and available time.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
Individual tuition
Weekly Tuition
30 × 60-minute individual lessons per week
General & Intensive English
Make focused progress with a personalised one-to-one English programme designed around your specific language needs, professional goals and available time.
Course Duration
Minimum 1 week
Class Size
Individual tuition
Weekly Tuition
25 hours
Lesson Format
One-to-one
Why study English with Emerald?
Group or individual study
Focused study options
Longer study pathways
Practical communication
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Intensive and Intensive Plus?
The Intensive Course provides 20 hours of group tuition per week. Intensive Plus options provide 26 hours, combining general English with a specialised afternoon focus. Check the individual course for its entry level.
Can I choose individual or online lessons?
Yes. The Combined Course includes individual tuition alongside morning group classes. Emerald also offers Individual Tuition and Online Individual Tuition; contact the school to discuss the option that fits your goals and schedule.
How do I choose a course and duration?
Open the course page for the programme details, then contact Emerald to discuss your level, goals and preferred dates. The four courses featured here have a minimum duration of one week.
Find your English course
Tell Emerald about your English level, study goals and preferred dates to discuss a suitable programme.