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Teachers on Refresher Course, October 2007
Amazing landscapes
Socialising in an Irish pub
A lovely working environment
Rock formation
Ancient Tomb
ADULT COURSES AND PROGRAMMES
1-WEEK IRISH CULTURE COURSE
Dates:
5 May - 12 May 2012
Now people of all ages can enjoy the beauty of the "Emerald Isle" with the richness of Irish Literature, History and Culture. Improve your English skills while savouring a full Irish Cultural and Excursion Programme.
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 Holy Island |  Jutta & Birgit at Coole Park |
1 to 1 HOMESTAY PROGRAMME
Dates: Any week from September to May
This is 1 to 1 private tuition. Your individual English Language needs will be entirely catered for. The lessons, as well as the Activity and Excursion Programme, will be shaped according to your own interests and requirements. Your teacher and Host Family will provide you with an intensive learning and cultural experience. Traditional Irish Music, Irish Set Dancing, Horse-riding, Fishing and Golf are all available locally.
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Rose at the Cliffs
Michael under the fabulous Autograph Tree
IRELAND AND ITS PEOPLE
IRELAND is a land famous for its natural scenic beauty, green fields and clean environment. It has a special quality that continues to attract and fascinate all who visit it. The warmth and friendliness of the Irish people is renowned, which is ideal for students wishing to improve their English speaking.
COUNTY CLARE IN THE WEST OF IRELAND
COUNTY CLARE is famous for its friendly people, its traditional music, the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren. It is a wonderful experience to walk along Clare's rocky coast-line with the waves of the Atlantic Ocean pounding on the shore, looking out to the Aran Islands eight miles off-shore and, with luck, a beautiful sunset to finish the day. For some visitors to Clare it is the wonderful landscape that is so extraordinary; for others it is meeting people who love to enjoy life. Everyone agrees there is something special about County Clare! Clare English Language School is spectacularly situated amongst rolling green hills on the western shore of Lough Derg , the largest lake of the River Shannon. See map
 View of Lough Derg |  Hill-walking near Lough Derg |
THE ENGLISH LESSONS
No matter which course you choose, you can expect English lessons that are taught using modern methods but with the usual care that you would expect from an experienced Waldorf teacher. The lessons are lively, creative and practical. You will experience intensive work on English Grammar as well as the four skills: Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading . Classes are never greater than thirteen students and every effort is made to meet your individual needs.
WORKSHOPS OF ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES
Eight two-hour afternoon blocks of Workshops, give students a creative and natural way to use their English. Workshops include:
Drama
Irish Set Dancing
Drumming
Singing
Visual Diary
Pizza-making
A FULL EXCURSION PROGRAMME
All of our courses make use of the special setting of Clare English Language School by giving enjoyable experiences of Irish cultural activities, adventure activities, sporting activities and excursions to places of interest. These provide students with the chance to listen and speak English in a natural and informal way.
Activities and Excursions include :
visiting the spectacular Cliffs of Moher
Sailing and Wind-Surfing on Lough Derg
An overnight trip toThe Burren, an area of outstanding natural beauty
Surfing on waves of the Atlantic Ocean
visiting the City of Galway
boating to the Monastic Ruins of Holy Island
Caving underground in The Burren
Shopping in Ennis and Limerick
Hill-walking across an Irish bog
Film Nights in our own private screening
 Lots of action! |  Sailing on Lough Derg |
HOST FAMILIES
Host Families are carefully selected and form an important part of the experience that is received. They make sure that students on our courses feel welcome and are well fed! Host Families provide additional opportunities for students to practise their English.
Students and Host Family
THE DIRECTOR
Alan Williamson B.A., M.A., TEFL has been a Waldorf teacher since 1985 and has taught English as a foreign language since 1991. He continues to be involved with Raheen Wood School , Europe's western-most Waldorf School.
cels director - Alan Williamson
RAHEEN WOOD SCHOOL
Clare English Language School has a close connection to Raheen Wood School. Its premises are used for the 3-Week Summer Courses and money from the courses directly benefits Raheen Wood.
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Raheen Wood School
Break-time at Raheen Wood School
