Adult English Language
Our courses are designed to help you develop personal, social, professional and academic skills.
They are based on FL’s educational philosophy, which promotes communicative competence, ethical learning, and engagement with Irish culture and society.
We always emphasise the importance of independence and our course encourages students to take responsibility for their own progress and be active in improving their English.
Our dynamic project-based learning environment involves collaborative learning, creative problem solving and critical thinking, as well as working on effective communication, while also reinforcing academic integrity.
Students receive 15 hours of face-to-face teaching each week, supported by a wide range of additional learning materials and opportunities to practise English both inside and outside the classroom.
The Adult English Language Course is divided into stages according to the English language level, concluding in the relevant to student's level exam: the Integrated Skills Exam (ISE) set by Trinity College London, IELTS General or IELTS Academic exam.
These courses give students the 21st-century skills and language knowledge needed to succeed in English, personally and socially (A2 - B1), professionally (B1 - B2) and academically (B2 - C1), while also supporting learners’ integration into Irish culture and society through communicative and culturally informed learning activities.
Course Details
Beginner
Levels A0 to A1
Course Description
This stage aims to enable learners with only a few words and phrases, to successfully start using English for their most immediate needs.
- Understand familiar expressions and very basic phrases.
- Introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as places they live, people they know and things they have.
- Use everyday expressions and very basic phrases to satisfy concrete needs.
- Interact in a simple way when the other person talks slowly and clearly and helps them understand.
Trinity ISE F
Foundation
Levels A1 to A2
Course Description
Designed to help learners to activate their passive English language knowledge so that they are able to successfully communicate their immediate needs and equips them to;
- understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment)
- communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
- describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Trinity ISE F
Stage 1
Levels A2 to B1
Course Description
Designed for people looking to pursue a life in an English speaking country and equips them to;
- Engage effectively in routine social and intercultural interactions
- Make progress in conversational and transactional skills at work and at home.
- Gain confidence in dealing with personal and social situations
- Successfully negotiate the cultural challenges of living in an English-speaking city
ISE I
Stage 2
Levels B1 to B2
Course Description
Designed for professionals who are interested in developing their spoken and written communication skills in an international working environment. It equips them to;
- Engage fully and successfully in professional communication skills
- Make progress professionally through developing effective project skills
- Gain confidence in communicating in English to an audience or meeting
- Successfully negotiate the corporate culture in an English-speaking company
IELTS General
Stage 3
Levels B2 to C1
Course Description
Designed to help students access opportunities in international companies who employ multinational teams to service global markets where the language of coordination and management is English. It equips them to;
- understand a wide range of demanding, longer academic texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
- express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
- produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex academic subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
- use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
IELTS Academic
Stage 4
Levels C1 to C2
Course Description
Designed to equip people to make a success of studying in an English speaking country. The aim is to equip participants to communicate effectively in English in order to be able to progress academically at a higher level. It equips them to;
- understand with ease virtually everything heard or read
- summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation
- express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations
IELTS Academic
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Testimonials & Student Success
A few years ago, I decided to go to Ireland to gain new experiences and improve my English, with the goal of pursuing a master’s degree in the UK. My time at Future Learning was amazing. From being a student to joining the staff, and from engaging grammar lessons to creative projects, every experience was remarkable. Learning English truly changed my life. It opened doors to opportunities, friendships, and experiences I had never imagined, and FL played a big part in that.
Vitória
Brazil
I took my first steps in Ireland at Future Learning, where I was fortunate to complete two English courses. I started with B2 and completed C1. I developed the language a lot here by practicing various methodologies to improve conversation skills. Exposing myself to different topics in different classes and doing presentations in English helped me gain more confidence in presenting myself in professional meetings. At the same time, I learned a lot about Irish culture, as each class introduced us to more about this beautiful country.
Anahi
Bolivia
Future Learning is a distinct school, preparation, caring and planning classes are visible. I fell in love with the project's work, I was able to learn, challenge myself, and enjoyed the process at the same time. Learning a language is an individual process, however, when you are at a school where all staff is concerned about teaching it is motivating! I wasn't a number, they saw that I was there to fulfill my dream of learning English, is that kind of respect they offer to any student. That was crucial for me. I'm sure Future Learning was the right choice.”
Suzi Kelly de Lima Lino
Brazil
“My experience at Future Learning was incredible, I believe that technology is a great tool to use between teachers and students, mainly because my old school was very weak and did not care about the development of each student. FL made me happy the most when we were in the communicative and dynamic classes every day and taking a test every week to explore and develop our reading, interpretation, listening and writing. This helped me a lot in the process, I had very happy moments with the other students celebrating birthdays and projects.”
Arthur Schetini
Italy
My experience in future learning was really delightful due to all the projects that I did, friends that I made, it all contributed to an enjoyable journey in FL. Being in contact with people from all parts of the world made me realize how it’s important to learn English. It also helped me to lose the fear of speaking with foreigners, which it was something that I used to struggle with, but now I feel more confident and willing to thrive.
Rodrigo
Brazil
As an English student at FL was unforgettable. The creative projects and dynamic methodology resonated with me deeply, and I even made great friends along the way. With the encouragement of this inspiring teacher, I took the leap into college to secure my future here in Ireland. Now, I’ve come full circle: I work as an Activity Leader for FL’s teenage students, helping them thrive just as I did.
Enio
Brazil
My journey with English was truly transformative during my time at FL in Ireland. The school wasn’t just about language learning—it was a support system that gave me confidence and security while living abroad. The classes were engaging, and my teacher was incredibly dedicated, going beyond teaching to help students navigate life in a new country.
Suellen
Brazil
My teachers gave me a lot of courage to speak without fear, accept the failures, learn from them and all the tools that the school gave me. I have a lot of gratitude to FL and my teachers for not only learning English. I learned to confront the obstacles that life gives you. Now I feel more confident about who I’m and what I am able to do.
Daniel
Bolivia
