Babel Academy of English
2nd Floor Astor Hall, 4-8 Eden Quay, Dublin 1, D01N5W8, Ireland
Babel Academy of English
The Babel Academy combined teacher training programme is for teachers from around the world who want to build on their experience, develop and update teaching skills, enhance career opportunities, and have a rewarding cultural exchange.
Our Teacher Training programmes are for non-native speaking English language teachers, teachers of other subjects who teach through English, and academic staff. We accept individuals and groups.
Features:
Increase confidence and fluency communicating through English
Interactive and engaging lessons with experienced tutors
Practical activities and ideas for language lessons
Team work and group tasks promoting peer support and idea sharing
Immersion in Irish life - have a memorable cultural experience
What Does The Course Involve?
Each week involves 6 sessions. Daily sessions target key areas including language development, CLIL and digital skills. We provide opportunities for teachers to share and collaborate through group work. Practical activities focus on learning through experience. Presentations and feedback give participants the opportunity to reflect on their teaching practice and develop new skills and strategies. We include a social and cultural programme which adds fun, cultural insights and gives further opportunities to practice English spontaneously.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 10 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 18 years old and older |
Average | 35 years old |
You live English at Babel Academy. We have engaging and challenging classes taught by experienced and qualified teachers, a great social programme to help you meet new people and explore Dublin, the option of host family accommodation or student residence to really immerse yourself in the language, and friendly, helpful staff who will support you throughout your stay. Our General English classes are great for focusing on all skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). Our specialised courses will help you focus on specific aims - Cambridge exams, IELTS, Business English, English for Specific Purposes, Teacher Training, English for Work.
The nationality and age mix at Babel Academy of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
The school has 2 locations: 4-8 Eden Quay and 159 - 160 Capel St
Babel Academy is located right in the heart of Dublin city centre. We are within walking distance of many of Dublin's attractions - O’Connell Street, Trinity College, Stephen's Green, Grafton Street etc. Our school is easily accessed by public transport - Connolly and Tara Street Train Stations are just a few minutes walk and we are serviced by many city centre bus routes. We have an additional campus in Merrion Square located in historical Georgian Dublin.
The new school is 100 metres from the nearest tram stop and is within walking distance of all Dublin's famous attractions and transport options. (see map location here and attached). The school has 12 classrooms and a large reception area as well as hangout space and student Cafe.
My experience at Babel Academy was very positive in all aspects.
I really appreciated the teaching method, all the teachers are extremely professional, the lessons are dynamic and fun.
The activities that take place in class vary greatly, from conversation, to grammar, to speaking, to listening, to exchanging ideas between classmates.
The accommodation is beautiful, modern, clean, equipped with all comforts for the student, close to the centre.
This is a great school with very serious and responsible teachers. The students are very enthusiastic. The students come from different countries, we don't speak a lot of English, when we go to restaurants, we can say come on chicken. I feel endless joy when I am with you all. The location of the school is also very good. Located in the city center, you can feel the ancient cultural history of Europe when you walk on the street. Living in a host family, you can continue to practice English after class in the evening, and your English progresses very quickly. I like this school very much.
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I think i Will go to Babel Next year and i Will Talk With others students
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Great teachers. Puts a lot of energy and effort into making the lessons interesting and understandable. Organizes learning in teams and is able to allocate time for everyone individually. Conditions at school and residence are good. It only takes 30 minutes to walk along the beautiful river from the place of residence to the school.
Show details » Read more...The experience was unforgettable! I’ve met incredible people in this academy and the environment was really nice!
Show details » Read more...I really enjoyed the education system in Babel Academy , the teachers are very flexible and warm you can easily discuss many subjects with them without being judged (I had Pia as a teacher).The school location is also in the city center.
The lessons are various and very interactive with different subject every week which is very good.
The only negative point would be about the classes which are very small and sometimes the heater wasn't on so it was really cold otherwise everything was perfect.
The Babel academy is in the centre of Dublin. It’s the best place because the accessibility is easy. During my trip, I had the chance to visit both schools. I learned a lot about the country, because teachers was perfectly adapt to my level. I made friends with whom I’m still in touch. However, I stayed for only one week, it was short and I miss the city :( .
Show details » Read more...My home stay was very nice persons. Teachers are funny. School Easy to reach
Show details » Read more...Thanks so much for your review. We are glad you had a good time :)
During 2 weeks I've lived the experience to be part of Babel family. From the beginning the staff was incredible helpful and kind. This was my first time in Dublin, but they made me feel at home. Regarding to the classes, is the first time (in my life) that I could speak so much and my doubts are totally solved. My teacher gave me personalized attention and exercises oriented to my particular needs.
The icing on the cake were the additional events, because I could learned english in a relaxing enviroment with tons of fun. Besides, the location is great, just in the middle of everything in Dublin.
If you are planning to study abroad, I recommend 100% Babel Institut of English. Do I want come back? For sure!
That's great to hear Renata! We are so happy we could help you have such a positive experience.
Great experience professional teachers excellent teaching method as well as extracurricular activities I hope to return for a longer period and I will definitely recommend it to other people
Show details » Read more...Thanks Raffaele! It was great having you. Looking forward to your return!
Classes with Carlos were more slowly but he let us to speak a lot and it was like a real conversation so this was amazing. I could only suggest that this were interleaved with some exercises but instead of book exercises (as in fact he did) that sometimes are very slow, verbal exercises that obligate you to think quickly and create new grammar structures.
With Roisin classes were perfect. But I suggest again, instead of use books for filling out the blanks I think is better only verbal exercises. I missed to have my brain burning, to think very fast and effectively, but maybe this is a very personal opinion because in Spain we "learnt" English with this kind of books and I never found them very useful...
Verbal exercices can be "speak for 1 minute about one theme" and look the fluently, grammar failures etc and then the other students can discuss about that theme etc
Another one could be practice a new grammar structure for example "I had done bla bla I had Thought this finally I preferd... or doing the same but in question. Why have you done that? Things like this seem to be easy but then are more difficult and practice it I mean is very useful.
And that's all! Thank you! ;)
I spent a good time at Babel Academy of English. The classes were well-organized and not too crowded, so I spoke a lot in order to improve my English. The teachers were very kind and always ready to give me some help! The school provided me with accommodation and I could not have had a better host family! Everything was perfect: from the lessons, the location of the school, to the afternoon activities we did all together!
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Dublin. These homes are often between 20 - 45 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 100 € when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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