Testimonials

I attended the PSP last summer despite having already reached the minimum language requirements for my degree course. My main reason for enrolling was that I wanted what life and studying in Trinity was like. In the PSP, not only did I improve my language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, but I also learned how to use Trinity’s virtual study platform, Blackboard, and how Trinity’s marking system works. In terms of the group discussions, group presentations, assignments, etc, I found that all of these aspects of the programme are just like real academic life in Trinity. As for the teachers, they are professional and patient. They care about everyone in the class and ensure that everybody understands the content of the course. You just have to raise your hand at any point if you are confused! If you are hoping to study in Trinity and you want to know more about Trinity life, the PSP is definitely your best choice.

Yu Dai

PSP EAP course

PSP EAP was very meaningful to me because it helped me understand the Trinity academic system, and allowed me to enter a fully English-speaking academic environment gradually. This programme also made me better prepared before starting my degree and research. During PSP EAP, I began to try thinking about problems from a scholar’s perspective and started to look at issues with a more global view. I also started to feel that I could try writing a paper on a topic that genuinely interests me.
It also helped me understand how to evaluate my own learning ability and my development, as well as how to begin building a portfolio. At the same time, it introduced me to important academic conventions. In addition, the instructors often selected very inspiring learning materials, which made the learning process engaging and thought-provoking.

Jing Wang

PSP EAP Course

Thanks to the Pre-Sessional Programme, I was well prepared to write essays in my postgraduate course. In English academic writing, the structure and language are completely different, so honestly, I was really relieved that I learned these skills before starting my lectures. Also, we had many opportunities to give presentations and do group work every week, so I had fulfilling days and enjoyed them. Even though it was delivered online due to Covid-19, the course was well-organised, and the teachers were really engaging. It was such a great opportunity to make friends in both the same and different disciplines. It was very much a happy moment then for us to meet up in person after arriving in Dublin. I highly recommend the programme to future students.

Nanako Fujimoto

M.Sc. in Development Practice

This course laid a valuable foundation for my postgraduate career. There are well-experienced teachers to give you proper guidance, a variety of tasks to give you practical training, and a relaxed class atmosphere to give you enough space to share ideas. Personally speaking, the most crucial aspect of this course is that it teaches you how to do research in the language of academia, such as how to read academic articles more effectively and how to write academic essays correctly. After taking this course, I found that I become more rigorous and logical in my thinking when facing difficult academic topics in my postgraduate courses. This course definitely helped me in my academic career here.

Haodong Wei

M.Phil. in Chinese Studies

I highly recommend the PSP EAP course, which I took online during the summer of 2025. Before joining, I struggled with common language-learning traps—spending too much time on grammar rules and feeling frustrated when I couldn’t catch every word in a conversation. I worked hard, but my English didn’t seem to get much better, and I often doubted whether I’d ever speak fluently or reach my target IELTS score. I know exactly how that feels.

Two months may not be long enough to master a language, but it’s plenty of time to learn how to learn better. The PSP course gave me practical tools that made a real difference—how to organize and deliver presentations, write clearly structured academic essays, and develop critical thinking skills to express my ideas more effectively in English. These are exactly the skills I now rely on every day in my university studies.

Another great thing about the course was the chance to meet people. I connected with students from all over the world, made close friends, and built a supportive community before my degree even started. It made the whole transition feel much less daunting. I truly believe PSP is a worthwhile experience for anyone preparing for academic life in English.

Lejian Yao

PSP EAP course