B1 Language Course for Members of the Wider Community

Level B1 - European Certificate in Irish

This course is held live on Belfield campus. It is a preparation course for the Level B1 (opens in a new window)European Cerificate in Irish exam. The course will be fully covered over the two trimesters. Please note Part 1 and Part 2 must be registered for separately. Registration for Part 1 opens in June, and opens for Part 2 in January.

DAY: Wednesday

TIME: 17:15 - 19:00

DURATION: 

• Part 1, Trimester 1: 10 weeks (one class per week)
• Part 2, Trimester 2: 8 weeks (one class per week)

REGISTRATION FEE: €180 for trimester 1, €144 for trimester 2 (non-refundable)

This level is suitable for those who have studied Irish at school, perhaps many years ago, who understand a great deal of the language but have had few opportunities to use it in recent years. It is also suitable for those who attended the Level 2 (Elementary) level during the last academic year. Some basic language will be taught initially but the class will then progress at a faster pace than either of the lower level classes. The emphasis will be on developing speaking and listening skills but students will also have some opportunities to read and to write the language as well. Grammar will be taught in context, as it is required.

We advise you to complete the (opens in a new window)Online Placement Test before registering for a course. Tuition fee covers the classes of the trimester. Examinations/bookings/fees are covered by the participant/their workplaces, for further details regarding TEG exams, please click (opens in a new window)here. All Gaeltacht UCD teaching materials are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) guidelines. The communicative approach is used in all classes.