The Slaney Language Centre - Blog http://www.wexford-language.com/blog Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:03:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 The Slaney Language Centre Course Guide 2012 http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/12/the-slaney-language-centre-course-guide-2012/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/12/the-slaney-language-centre-course-guide-2012/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:03:00 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=93 The Slaney Language Centre is currently getting ready for the New Year. We are now launching our glamourous and informative course guide for 2012.
The course guide includes information about Learning English in Ireland and in Wexford in particular. You will find information about our English language courses, our afternoon activity programme and our accommodation options.
English Language students can also get details for their arrival day and their first day at the Slaney Language Centre. There are also testimonials from past language students and plenty of photographs. Our language school in Ireland offers General English Group Courses, One-to-one Courses, English language courses for families, FCE exam preparation courses, English and Wwoofing courses and a course tailored for people over 30.

]]> http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/12/the-slaney-language-centre-course-guide-2012/feed/ English language students visit a language school in Ireland and experience culture at its best http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/09/english-language-students-visit-a-language-school-in-ireland-and-experience-culture-at-its-best/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/09/english-language-students-visit-a-language-school-in-ireland-and-experience-culture-at-its-best/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:48:37 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=90 The internationally acclaimed and unique Wexford Festival Opera runs from 21 October to 5 November 2012.

17 days and nights running side by side with this world class Wexford Opera Festival, the Fringe Festival transforms Wexford in a vibrant hub with a wide range of cultural experience including drama productions, musicals, historic trails, classical recitals, jazz, light opera, horse racing, art exhibitions and more.

The hugely enjoyable singing and swinging pub contest involves most of Wexford’s many pubs and bars and provides a stage for the area’s most talented local singers, musicians, comedians and sometimes even a visiting opera singer.

Known as the best time to visit Wexford, Slaney Language Centre students learn English in Ireland and experience two weeks full of culture and craic.

]]> http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/09/english-language-students-visit-a-language-school-in-ireland-and-experience-culture-at-its-best/feed/ Hurling - a unique Irish sport http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/08/hurling-a-unique-irish-sport/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/08/hurling-a-unique-irish-sport/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:25:30 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=85 Not only is hurling the oldest field game in Europe but also the fastest field game in the world.
This very Irish sport was already mentioned in a 12th centuary document which tells the story of Cu Chulainn. Cu Chulainn was one of the greatest Irish mythological heros. When Cu Chulainn was a young boy his name was Setanta. The legend tells us that Setanta was fighting again a vicious hound. Setanta was playing hurling when he was attacked by a vicious dog. Using his hurley he hit the ball through the beast’s mouth and deveated the hound. For this great accomplishment he won the name of Cu Chulainn, the Hound of Chulainn.
This traditional Irish sport is very popular amoung Irish people of all ages. Every Irish town and village has a hurling team, in most schools hurling is part of the school curriculum and young and old enjoy watching matches on television or live in stadiums. The most amazing thing about this sport  is that even the All Ireland champions are not being paid and play purely for the pride of their national sport.
Every visitor of Ireland should watch this amazing sport. The Language and Culture Course which takes place at the Slaney Language Centre in Wexford in October combines English language learning with Irish culture. Language students learn about Irish history, culture, sport, literature and art inside and outside of the classroom. A hurling workshop as well as an Irish dancing workshop are part of the extracurricular programme.

]]> http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/08/hurling-a-unique-irish-sport/feed/ Hook Lighthouse no 1 flashiest lighthouse in the world according to Lonely Planet http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/06/hook-lighthouse-no-1-flashiest-lighthouse-in-the-world-according-to-lonely-planet/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/06/hook-lighthouse-no-1-flashiest-lighthouse-in-the-world-according-to-lonely-planet/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:47:11 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=83 Lonely Planet has listed Hook Heritage Centre and lighthouse in County Wexford as one of the top 14 attractions in Ireland and the no 1 flashiest lighthouse in the world.
The present structure is about 800 years old and is the oldest operating lighthouse in the world.
Many English language students of the Slaney Language Centre in Wexford have spend some of their time in Ireland in and around this amazing lighthouse and would definately agree with Ben Handicott, the Lonely Planet author.

]]> http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/06/hook-lighthouse-no-1-flashiest-lighthouse-in-the-world-according-to-lonely-planet/feed/ English School in Ireland in Beautiful Settings http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/05/english-school-in-ireland-in-beautiful-settings/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/05/english-school-in-ireland-in-beautiful-settings/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 10:06:58 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=79 The Slaney Language School is an English School with a difference located in a castle building just outside of Wexford town overlooking the river Slaney and the Blackstairs Mountains. A small English school where teachers and students still get to know each other and enjoy each others company. An English school not in a big city but just outside of the coastal town of Wexford where you can still meet your authentic locals who enjoy a chat with you. County Wexford is renowned for its miles of unspoiled sandy beaches, its music festivals, its friendly locals and for the best weather in Ireland. Students of the Slaney Language Centre can stay in touch with us and fellow students through facebook . For Wexford news  your can now browse through Visit Wexford, a just recently launched new website.

]]> http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/05/english-school-in-ireland-in-beautiful-settings/feed/ Cambridge English First - Cambridge First Certificate of English - FCE http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/04/cambridge-english-first-cambridge-first-certificate-of-english-fce/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/04/cambridge-english-first-cambridge-first-certificate-of-english-fce/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:40:29 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=77 Cambridge English First commonly known as First Certificate of English (FCE) is an exam for people who need to proof they can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level for work or study purposes. The FCE exam uses real-life situations that are especially designed to help you communicate more effectively and learn the English language skills you need. The exam is set at level B2 of the Common European Framework of References for languages. The FCE exam certificate is recognised by universities and employers in many countries.

The Slaney Language Centre, an English language school based in the Southeast coast  of Ireland offers FCE exam preparation courses three times this year:
Monday 16 May to Friday 3 June (3 weeks intensive)
Monday 22 August to Friday 9 September (3 weeks intensive)
Tuesday 27 September to Thursday 17 November plus Saturday 26 November (8 weeks part time)
There are still places available for these three courses.

]]> http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/04/cambridge-english-first-cambridge-first-certificate-of-english-fce/feed/ June 2011: A great month to study English in Ireland at the Slaney Language Centre http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/03/june-2011-a-great-month-to-study-english-in-ireland-at-the-slaney-language-centre/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/03/june-2011-a-great-month-to-study-english-in-ireland-at-the-slaney-language-centre/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:47:43 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=74 Why?

Because we celebrate our 12th birthday with barbeques, karaoki nights and more.
Because we will give you a self-study book of your choice for free.
And not to forget:
As the school is still pretty quiet students receive more personal attention and class sizes are often very small.
The weather can be even better than in July and August.
You will get cheaper flights than in July and August.
Accommodation prices for B&Bs and hotels are lower than in July and August.

If you want to celebrate our birthday with us, have a personal language experience, are on a tight budget and want to avoid the high tourist season June will be the perfect month to come to the Slaney Language Centre.

]]> http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/03/june-2011-a-great-month-to-study-english-in-ireland-at-the-slaney-language-centre/feed/ Easter Language Course for people over 30 - Learn English in Ireland http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/03/easter-language-course-for-people-over-30-learn-english-in-ireland/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/03/easter-language-course-for-people-over-30-learn-english-in-ireland/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:13:57 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=71 Are you in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s or 80s? Do you enjoy travelling, meeting people, communicating in English and learning about different cultures? Would you like to brush up on your English in an enjoyable communicative way rather than by studying textbooks? Would you like to improve your English language skills inside but also outside of the classroom through excursions and activities? The Easter Language Course includes a tour of the Irish National Heritage Park, a tour of the Dunbrody Immigration Ship, a walk on the beautiful beach of Curracloe, an Irish dancing workshop and a traditional Irish music session. An international lunch where each language student prepares a traditional meal of their home country will also be organized. The two week course takes place from Monday 18 April to Friday 29 April 2011. Bookings are now open for the Easter Language Course at the Slaney Language Centre.

]]> http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/03/easter-language-course-for-people-over-30-learn-english-in-ireland/feed/ English Language Courses for Families http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/03/english-language-courses-for-families/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/03/english-language-courses-for-families/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:59:16 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=69 Family Courses have been designed for parents and their children who wish to attend an English language course at the same time. The Slaney Language Centre has been successfully offering courses for parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren or aunts/uncles and nieves/nephews for five years now. Due to word of mouth recommendation our August family course is now fully booked. There are still places available for the July familiy courses from Monday 4 July to Friday 8 July and from Monday 18 July to Friday 29 July.

]]> http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/03/english-language-courses-for-families/feed/ Slaney Language Centre Students passed the Cambridge First Certificate Exam http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/02/slaney-language-centre-students-passed-the-cambridge-first-certificate-exam/ http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/2011/02/slaney-language-centre-students-passed-the-cambridge-first-certificate-exam/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:48:46 +0000 Lisa http://www.wexford-language.com/blog/?p=67 Congratulations to Livia Stocker, Sara Vonmoos, Leo Baumgartner, Nicole Kaeslin, all from Switzerland, to Seolah Yun from Korea and Tamara Ruether from Germany for passing the FCE exam. Well done everybody!

The next FCE exam preparation course takes place from Monday 16 May to Friday 3 June here at the Slaney Language Centre.

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