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Part-Time Courses
| Blocks for Academic Year 2022/23 On Campus |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Block 4: From week starting Monday 06 March To week ending 14 April 2023 |
6 weeks |
| Block 5: From week starting Tuesday 02 May To week ending 09 June 2023 (Monday 01 May is a bank holiday in Ireland) |
6 weeks |
Delivery mode
On campus (with the possibility of online participation)
Online participation in our Part-Time Courses only applies if joining our on-campus courses from a remote location. If 2+ students apply for online and 2+ students apply for face2face, we would deliver hybrid teaching.
Students joining the class online must use the Microsoft Teams application and cameras must be on during class time.
A good internet connection and a quiet space where you are free to speak are essential (headphones/earphones optional)
Please contact infolang@ucc.ie for more information.
ALTE "Can-do" levels
Overall general ability
ALTE – The Association of Language Testers in Europe
The table below illustrates typical general ability at each level and in the skill areas.
| CEFR LEVELS |
Listening/Speaking |
Reading |
Writing |
| C2 |
CAN advise on or talk about complex or sensitive issues, understanding colloquial references and dealing confidently with hostile questions. |
CAN understand documents, correspondence and reports, including the finer points of complex texts. |
CAN write letters on any subject and full notes of meetings or seminars with good expression and accuracy. |
| C1 |
CAN contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own area of work or keep up a casual conversation with a good degree of fluency, coping with abstract expressions. |
CAN read quickly enough to cope with an academic course, to read the media for information or to understand non-standard correspondence. |
CAN prepare/draft professional correspondence, take reasonably accurate notes in meetings or write an essay that shows an ability to communicate. |
| B2 |
CAN follow or give a talk on a familiar topic or keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics. |
CAN scan texts for relevant information, and understand detailed instructions or advice. |
CAN make notes while someone is talking or write a letter including non-standard requests. |
| B1 |
CAN express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions or public announcements. |
CAN understand routine information and articles, and the general meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area. |
CAN write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters. |
| A2 |
CAN express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context. |
CAN understand straightforward information within a known area, such as on products and signs and simple textbooks or reports on familiar matters. |
CAN complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards related to personal information. |
| A1 |
CAN understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic. |
CAN understand basic notices, instructions or information. |
CAN complete basic forms, and write notes including times, dates and places. |
How to Apply
Open for applications. Part-time application form