DUBLIN

Dublin is the largest city and the capital of the Republic of Ireland. It is located near the middle of the east coast of Ireland, at the estuary of River Liffey and at the core of the Dublin Region. Dublin was founded as a Viking settlement and since then it has been the major city of Ireland for most of its history since the medieval times. In the 18th century, Dublin experienced a rapid growth when it attained its status as one of the great cities in Europe. Nowadays Dublin is the center of the government, economy, culture and tourism of Ireland. It has one of the fastest growing populations and the fastest growing economy in Europe. Dublin has more than a million inhabitants and it has booming industries in communications and technology, banking, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food processing, electrical supplies, machine tools and glass. It is also the country’s shopping capital and the location of one of the largest breweries in the world.

The common name for the city in Modern Irish is 'Baile Átha Cliath' ('The Settlement of the Ford of the Reed Hurdles'). 'Áth Cliath' is a place-name referring to a fording point of the Liffey in the vicinity of Heuston Station. 'Baile Átha Cliath' was later applied to an early Christian monastery which is believed to have been situated in the area of Aungier Street currently occupied by St Valentine's (R.C.) church. Due to its length, it is sometimes abbreviated as BÁC.

The subsequent Scandinavian settlement was on the River Poddle, a tributary of the Liffey, to the East of Christchurch, in the area known as Wood Quay. The Dubh Linn was a lake used by the Scandinavians to moor their ships and was connected to the Liffey by the Poddle. The Dubh Linn and Poddle were covered during the early 1800s, and as the city expanded they were largely forgotten about. The Dubh Linn was situated in the area of the park of the Chester-Beaty Library in Dublin Castle.

Why you should come to Ireland

Ireland is a beautiful and enchanting country and is one of the target destinations for English language learning. Many English language learners from various parts of the world are considering studying English in Ireland not only for the reason that English is a major language spoken in the country but also for the fact that it is an astonishing country that offers a lot of things to its visitors.

To study English in Ireland is an opportunity that should not be missed sine the country is rich in history, culture, and attractions. Ireland is deemed a magical country due to its rich folklore and music, its magnificent views, and its wonderful people. It also has numerous language schools located in key cities of the country.

The English language schools in Ireland are suitable for English language learning since they are accredited by and members of English language school organizations and accrediting councils. English language schools can be found in modern urban areas as well as the countryside where English language learners are lucky to be surrounded by amazing natural sceneries. It is very encouraging to study English in Ireland since most language schools are fully-equipped with state of the art facilities, have comfortable classrooms, relaxing student areas, cafeterias, and many more.

If you study English in Ireland, you will have the chance to be educated by professional and qualified English teachers who usually have master’s degrees and have Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification. Most English schools offer courses for English learners of different levels from beginner to advance. Courses vary from general English courses, intensive English courses, business English courses, and a lot more. Most language schools also organize accommodation and board for their students.

Should you choose to study English in Ireland, bear in mind that you should look forward to learn English in an enjoyable way. Most language schools in Ireland offer intensive courses that are accompanied with excursions that allow language learners to be exposed to various environments where they could actively use the English language. Language immersion allows English learners to learn how to buy from shops and markets, follow directions in transportation hubs and find their way across the cities, know how to order food from restaurants, and a whole lot more. Excursions also allow English language learners to see and experience the glory of Ireland through various landmarks, monuments, and many tourist spots!