Language Courses & Classes in Limerick, Ireland

LIT Tipperary’s language programmes in French, German and Gaeilge focus primarily on communication and on the development of linguistic and cultural mobility for adult learners. Language skills are taught not only for holidays and social situations but also for new cultural and business exchanges. Vocabulary covers a broad range of functions such as travel, holidays, shopping, directions, hobbies, work, daily routine and other elements of everyday conversation. New grammatical concepts are introduced in order to increase the capacity of the learner to build sentences independently. Language programmes at LIT Tipperary are designed to enhance the confidence of the learner to use the language in a practical and enjoyable way. ... (Training Available in Limerick by Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT)) Languages - French, German, Gaeilge (Certificates)in Limerick

There are no formal academic entry requirements. This is a programme for beginners.(Training Available in Limerick by Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT)) Looking at Contemporary Irish Artin Limerick

The aim of the programme is to examine the development of Irish art from its British colonial influence to a modern new state through the turn of the twentieth century. It will look at key artists in an enthusiastic and lively discussion whose work demonstrated the growing confidence and challenges facing a nation struggling to find its feet as an independent entity. ... (Training Available in Limerick by Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT)) Tradition to Modernism: Irish Art at the Turn-of-the-Twentieth Century 1880-1943in Limerick

The English Department in Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, has offered a highly-successful and popular one-year taught M.A. degree programme in Modern English Literature since September 2002. It is designed for full-time students and we normally accept ten students each year. and the cap on numbers ensures close personal tuition. Part-time students may also be admitted but in their case completion of the programme will take two years. ... (Training Available in Limerick by Mary Immaculate College) Taught M.A. in Modern English Literaturein Limerick

January 2012Type of Course: Short-Term Courses Duration: 8 weeks Fee: 190 Venue: West Wing 9, UCC Lecturer: Mr James G.R. Cronin, Centre for Adult Continuing Education and School of History, UCC, Dr Dagmar “ Riain-Raedel, Ms Regina Sexton, Centre for Adult Continuing Education, UCC and Dr Eibhear Walshe, School of English, UCC Times/Dates: Monday 23rd January to 12th March, 7-9pmCourse Content The Irish “Big House” has a long-established history, made familiar by the fiction of Sommerville and Ross, Elizabeth Bowen, and others. The Big House was a tribute to the Anglo-Irish ascendancy, and many of these homes were destroyed during the Irish Civil War. The earliest of the great houses were built during the early eighteenth century. A half century later, Ireland's golden age of Palladianism saw the construction of magnificent homes such as Castletown in Co. Kildare and Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon, later followed by a return to the gothic style such as Castle Wa ... (Training Available in Limerick by UCC Adult Education) The Culture of the Big House: art and culture of the Anglo-Irishin Limerick

October 2011Type of Course: Short-Term Courses Duration: 10 weeks Fee: ‚150 Venue: Central Library, Grand Parade, Cork Lecturer: Mr James G.R. Cronin, Centre for Adult Continuing Education and School of History, University College Cork Times/Dates: Wednesday 28th September to 30th November, 10.30am to 12.30pmCourse ContentBehind every picture is a story. What makes an artwork a masterpiece? What secrets do artworks reveal about the acts of their making? This ten-part series explores the stories of masterpieces from Irish collections including Trinity College Dublin; Chester Beatty Library; National Gallery; Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin; Hunt Museum, Limerick; University College Cork; Crawford Gallery, Cork. Featured works include: The Chi-Rho Page from The Book of Kells, Trinity College Dublin; Rearing Horse attributed to the workshop of Leonardo da Vinci, Hunt Museum, Limerick; Caravaggio The Taking of Christ, National Gallery; Diego Velzquez Kitchen Maid with the Supper of ... (Training Available in Limerick by UCC Adult Education) Masterpieces from Irish Collections [MORNING] [COURSE FULL]in Limerick

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE TYPE OF COURSE OFFERED PREVIOUSLY AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED IN 2013 The Irish ‘Big House’ has a long-established history, made familiar by the fiction of Sommerville and Ross, Elizabeth Bowen and others. The Big House was a tribute to the Anglo-Irish ascendancy, and many of these homes were destroyed during the Irish Civil War. Ireland's golden age of Palladianism saw the construction of magnificent homes such as Castletown in Co. Kildare and Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon, later followed by a return to the gothic style such as Castle Ward, Co. Down and Glin Castle, Co. Limerick. The beginning of the nineteenth century ushered in the Regency style of architecture and dignified homes such as Mount Stewart, Co. Down. By mid-century, the Victorian Age ruled, and we find the grand style epitomised by Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway.PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE TYPE OF COURSE OFFERED PREVIOUSLY AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED IN 2013 ... (Training Available in Limerick by University College Cork) The Culture of the ‘Big House’: Art and Culture of the Anglo-Irishin Limerick

Venue: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, CorkThe Irish 'Big House' has a long-established history, made familiar by the fiction of Sommerville and Ross, Elizabeth Bowen, and others. The Big House was a tribute to the Anglo-Irish ascendancy, and many of these homes were destroyed during the Irish Civil War. The earliest of the great houses were built during the early eighteenth century. A half century later, Ireland's golden age of Palladianism saw the construction of magnificent homes such as Castletown in Co. Kildare and Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon, later followed by a return to the gothic style such as Castle Ward, Co. Down and Glin Castle, Co. Limerick. The Adam style of interior design found in many of the homes is associated with Scottish architect Robert Adam (1728-1792) and became popular in Ireland from the 1770s. One of the best-known proponents of this style was James Gandon (1743-1823), designer of Dublin's Custom House and the Four Courts. Abbey Leix in Co. Laois (1773 ... (Training Available in Limerick by University College Cork) The culture of the 'Big House': art, architecture, literature and music and the dining culture of the Anglo-Irish'in Limerick

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE TYPE OF COURSE OFFERED PREVIOUSLY AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED IN 2013 The Irish ‘Big House’ has a long-established history, made familiar by the fiction of Sommerville and Ross, Elizabeth Bowen and others. The Big House was a tribute to the Anglo-Irish ascendancy, and many of these homes were destroyed during the Irish Civil War. Ireland's golden age of Palladianism saw the construction of magnificent homes such as Castletown in Co. Kildare and Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon, later followed by a return to the gothic style such as Castle Ward, Co. Down and Glin Castle, Co. Limerick. The beginning of the nineteenth century ushered in the Regency style of architecture and dignified homes such as Mount Stewart, Co. Down. By mid-century, the Victorian Age ruled, and we find the grand style epitomised by Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway.PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE TYPE OF COURSE OFFERED PREVIOUSLY AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED IN 2013 ... (Training Available in Limerick by University College Cork) The Culture of the ‘Big House’: Art and Culture of the Anglo-Irishin Limerick

October 2011Type of Course: Short-Term Courses Duration: 10 weeks Fee: 150 Venue: Central Library, Grand Parade, Cork Lecturer: Mr James G.R. Cronin, Centre for Adult Continuing Education and School of History, University College Cork Times/Dates: Wednesday 28th September to 30th November, 2.30pm to 4.30pmCourse ContentCOURSE CLOSEDBehind every picture is a story. What makes an artwork a masterpiece? What secrets do artworks reveal about the acts of their making? This ten-part series explores the stories of masterpieces from Irish collections including Trinity College Dublin; Chester Beatty Library; National Gallery; Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin; Hunt Museum, Limerick; University College Cork; Crawford Gallery, Cork. Featured works include: The Chi-Rho Page from The Book of Kells, Trinity College Dublin; Rearing Horse attributed to the workshop of Leonardo da Vinci, Hunt Museum, Limerick; Caravaggio The Taking of Christ, National Gallery; Diego Vel zquez Kitchen Maid with the Supper o ... (Training Available in Limerick by UCC Adult Education) Masterpieces from Irish Collections [AFTERNOON] [COURSE FULL]in Limerick

French grinds for Junior Certificate - Higher and Lower Levels French grinds for Leaving Certificate - Lower Levels only Start Date Duration Days and Times 00-00-0000(Training Available in Limerick by E.B.C College Limerick) GS04 Frenchin Limerick

ENGLISH FOR OFFICE SKILLSCertified by City & Guilds Institute The City & Guilds English for Office Skills course is designed to meet the needs of organisations which value the accurate use of written English in their transactions. Typical candidates for this course would be clerical or secretarial staff who may not have to draft original documents, but are certainly expected to prepare final drafts, or prepare documents for publication.The principal skills tested are linguistic accuracy (spelling, syntax, vocabulary and punctuation), comprehension (listening and reading) and proof-reading.English For Office Skills Part 1The aim of the examination is to measure the candidate’s accuracy in the use and transcription of English at an elementary level, and the ability to perform simple office-related tasks in accordance with spoken and written instructions.The examination is suitable for candidates whose first language is English or for speakers of other languages who wish to ... (Training Available in Limerick by E.B.C College Limerick) COE04 English For Office Skillsin Limerick

This course will highlight the far reaching impacts on the preparers of financial statements arising from the Accounting Standards Board’s (ASB’s) strategy for the future basis of UK/Irish Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and its convergence with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) expected to be finalised in 2011. ... (Training Available in Limerick by Chartered Accountants Ireland) The Future of Irish GAAP -in Limerick

The aim of this course is to familiarise participants with the various legal and regulatory obligations imposed on Irish registered Investment Funds.(Training Available in Limerick by Chartered Accountants Ireland) Introduction to the Regulatory Framework for Irish Investment Funds - Pre-recorded Online Versionin Limerick

Refresher in Irish GAAP This refresher course in GAAP will benefit anybody involved in the preparation of financial statements for small and medium sized companies. Details Presenter: Practice Consulting Team, Chartered Accountants IrelandCPD Hours: 3Cost: €165.00 (£143.60) Discount available for Chartered Accountants Ireland Members - log in to avail of this. Training tickets can be used for this course. Upcoming DatesStartFinishLocationSelectedThursday, June 24, 2010 9:30:00 AM Thursday, June 24, 2010 12:30:00 PM Venue To Be Confirmed - Cork, TBC More about this CourseAim The objectives of this course are as follows: ... (Training Available in Limerick by Chartered Accountants Ireland) Refresher in Irish GAAPin Limerick

ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Certified by City & Guilds Institute The City & Guilds English for Business Communications examinations are a suite of qualifications in modern, written Business English. They are designed to meet the needs of present day organisations for fast and accurate communication in the international sphere. The course focuses on the candidate's ability to perform in real business situations through the medium of English.Each assessment takes the form of an in-tray simulation. The candidate is placed in the role of a junior executive or personal assistant in a commercial company. The examination paper consists of a selection of realistic documents – letters, memos, emails, faxes, reports – which the candidate has to deal with by drafting appropriate replies or by writing similar documents in accordance with instructions. These are assessed according to how effective they are as written communications, e.g. whether the candidate has interpr ... (Training Available in Limerick by E.B.C College Limerick) COE03 English For Business Communicationsin Limerick

This course is designed to enable students to learn tospeak, understand, read and write English in a varietyof communicative situations. Reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar are all covered in class, althoughthe main emphasis is on speaking and listening.There are six (6) levels of General English at LISC: BeginnersElementaryPre-IntermediateIntermediateUpper-IntermediateAdvancedPrior to commencing the General English course, students will sit for the compulsory placement tests during the orientation. Based on these tests, the Director of Studies will place students in the class best suited to their level of English proficiency. ... (Training Available in Limerick by Limerick International Study Centre) General English Coursesin Limerick

The Irish Ambulance Training Instiute tutors are accredited by the Irish Heart Foundation to deiver numerous courses and award various certificates upon completion. If you would be interested in having an I.H.F. accredited course delivered please contact us. IHF accredited courses: - Family and friends CPR- Heartsaver CPR- Heartsaver AED ... (Training Available in Limerick by Irish Ambulance Training Institute) Irish Heart Foundation Accreditedin Limerick

 The English for Tourism and Hospitality program is designed to provide comprehensive, practical experience in the range of skills for work or study in the Tourism and Hospitality field. This course is designed for candidates who wish to work within the travel and tourism or hospitality fields either within Ireland or overseas. By the end of this course, the candidate will have increased confidence in giving quality customer service in all aspects of communication in English, including; Hospitality English Travel and Tourism English Conversational Fluency in Interacting with Customers Telephone Interaction and Enquiries Workplace Correspondence Dealing with complaints Taking Orders Reception Duties Describing, Comparing and Promoting Facilities Attractions and Events ... (Training Available in Limerick by Limerick International Study Centre) English for Tourismin Limerick

For companies which need a rapid, accurate means of assessing language skills for recruitment, training, benchmarking and staff development, BULATS offers: -fast, economical assessment -results linked to internationally trusted standards -computer-based testing with optional tests of Speaking and Writing BULATS was developed and is jointly run by Cambridge ESOL, Alliance Franaise (France) Institut (Germany)the Universidad de Salamanca (Spain) in more than 30 countries. BULATS is a multilingual system, available in English, French, German and Spanish. This enables multinational businesses to establish the same standards for language proficiency across their entire organisation. The test can be paper-based, or can be taken by computer, and will shortly be available as a web-based exam. BULATS Benchmarking BULATS Benchmarking is a system developed by Cambridge ESOL which allows businesses to audit their language ability and ensure they have the right skills and training in place ... (Training Available in Limerick by Limerick College of Business Studies) BUSINESS LANGUAGE TESTING SERVICEin Limerick