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Specialist Courses

Culture Course (CU6):
This is a supplementary course available during the summer which can be combined with a variety of other courses. Classes take place on three afternoons per week. Students are introduced to Irish culture, history, society and modern Ireland.

SUPPLEMENTARY COURSE
Course Code	Lessons (per week)	Details (min 2 weeks)	Timetable	Fee (per week)
CULT	10	Culture Programme	• 5 afternoons per week • minimum 2 weeks • maximum 4 weeks • minimum 5 per group• maximum 14 per group • preferred starting dates	€70.00
PRON		Pronunciation
GRAMSUR		Grammar Surgery
ACADWRIT		Academic Writing
• Supplementary Courses can only be taken in conjunction with a full time course

Third Age Programme (TAP)
This course is aimed at clients from a variety of backgrounds who are 50+, Clients may be in a closed group or integrated into existing classes. The programme emphasises communication skills with an introduction to Irish culture and social life. Excursions and activities form an integral part of the programme.

TAP COURSE
Course Code	Lessons (per week)	Details (min 2 weeks)	Timetable	Fee (per week)
TAP Third Age Programme	20 + Host Family + Programme	Start Dates: 18.05.09 – 29.05.09 21.09.09 – 02.10.09	9.00 - 12.30 Includes Host Family & Programme	€480.00

Teacher Training Programme (TTP):
This course is specifically designed for teachers who wish to improve their teaching skills. It equips teachers with the opportunities to practice English, introduces them to both tried and tested teaching methods and materials as well as introducing new teaching methodologies that are adaptable to all levels and students. Observation of our own native teachers in action in the classroom is available on selected afternoons.

RELSA CERTIFICATE IN TEFL
Galway Cultural Institute has built a reputation running Relsa Tefl certificate courses for native English speakers.

TTP COURSE
Course Code	Lessons (per week)	Details (min 2 weeks)	Timetable	Fee (per week)
Teacher Training Programme for non native teachers TTP	30	Start Dates: 06.07.09 – 17.07.09 10.08.09 – 21.08.09	9.00 - 12.30 + 5 afternoons	€420.00

Short Stay Winter Programme (SSWP)
This particular course is designed for groups of secondary school students who want to study English in a native setting. The course is competitively priced and includes an introductory module to Irish culture. We can organise a tailor made activity programme to suit any requirement or budget.
Programme Features:

• 20 lessons of General English per week in closed groups
  
• Host Family Accommodation (two students sharing)
  
• Orientation
  
• Full board with a packed lunch (including weekends)
  
• School Certificate on completion of the course
  
• Extra Tailor made activity programme (priced separately)