Language

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Each year, students also can opt to take part in an annual field trip to Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland involving three days of immersive language learning, cultural activities and a fascinating exploration of local heritage. Limited places are offered on a first-come first-served basis and students are required to contribute towards the cost of this optional trip.

Classes are offered both online and in centre at the ICC Hammersmith. All courses are 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for each course is 40.5 hours but total recommended number of study hours to complete each level differs and is outlined in each course description. Students will also be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

***PLEASE BOOK YOUR 2024/25 COURSE VIA THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL's WEBSITE, HERE*** 

Term Dates  (please note these are indicative only)

• Term 1 – late September – early December (Half term expected end of October)
• Term 2 - mid-January – late March (Half term expected mid-February)
• Term 3 - mid-April – late June (Half term expected end of May) 

Students do not have to enrol for each term. This is one year-long course.

Irish Tutors and Teaching Times

Classroom-Based Course:

Absolute Beginners Irish
Tuesday 26 September, 6pm - 7.30pm

Beyond Beginners Irish
Tuesday, 26 September, 7.30pm - 9pm

Lower Intermediate Irish
Monday, 25 September, 6pm - 7.30pm

Upper Intermediate Irish
Tuesday, 26 September, 6pm - 7.30pm

Online Course:

Absolute Beginners Irish (ONLINE)
Tuesday, 26 September, 6pm - 7.30pm

Beyond Beginners Irish (ONLINE)
Tuesday, 26 September, 7.30 - 9pm

Absolute Beginners Irish (ONLINE)
Wednesday 27 September, 6pm - 7.30pm (due to demand this is a new course)

Student Cards

Students who enrol for our classes will become a Continuing Education Student at the University of Liverpool, granting participants a university email address, access to online university resources and each successfully enrolled student will receive a University of Liverpool Student Card. 

Language Field Trip To Dingle

Each year, students also can opt to take part in an annual field trip to Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland involving three days of immersive language learning, cultural activities and a fascinating exploration of local heritage. Limited places are offered on a first-come first-served basis and students are required to contribute towards the cost of this optional trip.

Course Fees and Enrolment

Each year will cost £190 and attendance will be monitored by tutors. Students do not need to enrol for each term. This is one course.

Watch out on our newsletter for when courses open for enrolment. All course-specific queries must be made to The University of Liverpool,  by email to [email protected].

Refund Policy

If you wish to withdraw from a course, an emailed application for a refund must be sent to [email protected] a minimum of 14 days prior to the course start date. No refunds will be issued after this date. All withdrawal refunds are subject to an administrative charge of 10% of the relevant fee.

This does not affect your statutory right to cancel this contract at any time within the 14 days immediately following your registration on a course, without giving any reason.  In such a circumstance, you will be entitled to a refund of any course fee you have paid to the University prior to your decision to cancel.

All notices of cancellation must be made in writing to [email protected]. 

Classes will be offered in-Centre and online.