Evening Courses
Covid-19 update: Whilst we hope that we will be able to offer our extramural courses in classrooms in Trinity from September, we plan to deliver our teaching online if social distancing measures remain in place.
Whether for personal reasons or professional purposes, an evening language course can offer a manageable and achievable means of improving your language fluency or adding a new language to your repertoire. We offer enjoyable and accessible public evening courses in the following languages:
- Irish Sign Language
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Turkish
- Korean
Our extramural classes commence in September each year, and run over a period of twenty-four weeks divided into two terms (twelve + twelve), except the ISL Introduction course which runs for 10 weeks from January. Most classes are held in CLCS (follow signs for the Language Centre), Level 4, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Irish Sign Language (ISL) classes are held in the Centre for Deaf Studies on Level 1, 7 – 9 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2.
Course fees and how to apply:
Please complete an application form (available to download below), to be returned to us by email (clcsinfo@tcd.ie) or by post at the address below
- Korean/Chinese/Japanese/Turkish: €395
- ISL Introduction Course: €120
- ISL Beginners Course: €400
- Reduced fee for those in receipt of social welfare payments. Important: please contact the office at clcsinfo@tcd.ie in advance of selecting this option.
Fees are payable in advance. There is a reduced fee for unemployed persons and those in receipt of social welfare pension. Fees are strictly non-refundable once the course has commenced.
Pay the course fee. There is no need to have a PayPal account to use this payment method, you can use your own card to transfer the course fee.
CLCS Evening Classes 2021/2022
CLCS Evening Classes 2021/2022 Reduced Fee
| IRISH SIGN LANGUAGE | |
| Irish Sign Language (ISL) for Beginners | An Introduction to Irish Sign Language (ISL) for Beginners |
This course introduces learners to ISL and delivers a curriculum that is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The aim is to bring students to level A2 receptive skills and A1 productive skills which allows for engagement in basic conservation with Deaf people. This course also introduces students to Deaf culture. Mondays, 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm starting 13th September 2021 |
This course introduces the learners to ISL and delivers teaching to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The aim is to bring students to level A1 receptive skills and A1 productive skills to engage a basic conversation with Deaf people. This course also introduces some selected parts of Deaf Culture.
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| MANDARIN CHINESE | |
| Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture | Post-Beginners Chinese |
This course teaches a basic ‘survival’ repertoire of spoken Chinese and introduces some central aspects of Chinese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials. Mondays, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm starting on 13th September 2021 |
Continuing from the introduction to Chinese language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' 'survival' repertoire of spoken Chinese and their knowledge of the Chinese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of the cultural background are also dealt with. Tuesday 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm starting 13th September 2021 |
| JAPANESE | |
| Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture | Post-Beginners Japanese |
This course teaches a basic 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and introduces some central aspects of Japanese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.
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Continuing from the introduction to Japanese language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and their knowledge of the Japanese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of the cultural background are also dealt with. Tuesday 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm starting 14th September 2021 |
| JAPANESE |
| Intermediate Japanese |
This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed post-beginners Japanese. It will take place only if there are sufficient enrolments to make it viable.
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| TURKISH | |
| Introduction to Turkish Language and Culture | Post-Beginners Turkish |
This course teaches basic spoken Turkish for everyday communication and introduces some central aspects of Turkish culture. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.
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Continuing from the introduction to Turkish language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners’ communicative capacity in spoken Turkish and their familiarity with Turkish culture.. Wednesdays, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm starting 15th September 2021 |
| TURKISH |
| Intermediate Turkish |
This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed post-beginners Turkish. It will take place only if there are sufficient enrolments to make it viable.
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| KOREAN | |
| Introduction to Korean Language and Culture | Post-Beginners Korean |
Learn a basic survival repertoire of spoken Korean and some central aspects of Korean culture, including the unique and easy to learn writing system (Hangul). As much use as possible is made of authentic Korean materials. Tuesday 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm starting 14th September 2021 |
Continuing from the introduction to Korean language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' basic repertoire of spoken Korean and their familiarity with the Korean writing system. Aspects of Korean culture are also explored. Wednesdays, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm starting 15th September 2021 |
Please note:
- Application acceptance will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Classes have a minimum enrolment and may not proceed in the case of insufficient enrolments. Full reimbursements will be provided in this case.
- You must be 18 years of age or older to enrol in the CLCS Extramural Evening Language Courses.
- Please note that these do not lead to a professional qualification and do not attract any certification mapped to the National Framework of Qualifications.
For further information, please contact: The Secretary, Centre for Language and Communication Studies (CLCS), Room 4091, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin.
Email: clcsinfo@tcd.ie.