Many students think of studying in a foreign country as a way to experience new cultures. Studying abroad has so many benefits once the programme finishes. It can create lifelong…

No one doubts that learning one or more languages is a fundamental tool in personal and professional development. The introduction of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards has…

As you probably know by now, Ireland Experience is a reliable agency coordinating language immersion programmes for Spanish students in Ireland. We are based in Cork and we are very…

Cobh is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork. It is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour, Ireland’s only cruise terminal. It has…

In previous posts we have tried to explain the philosophy of Ireland Experience. For us, language learning is just as important as cultural and personal immersion with host families. Our…

In Ireland Experience, teachers and host families are totally convinced that immersion is not only for language but also social and cultural. In fact this is one of our strengths.…

Cork (Corcaigh in Irish, meaning ‘marsh’) is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland after Dublin. It lies on Ireland’s south coast and is connected to the sea…

Staying with a native host family is the most interesting way to learn English, as well as an unforgettable experience on a personal level. However, an adjustment period is always…

One of the most deeply rooted Irish traditions is the practice of Gaelic sports. The most famous are Gaelic Football and Hurling. Cork’s clubs are some of the best known…

Ireland is a country with a well-known tradition in the education sector, something that they consider to be key in the progress of their nation, whether at primary school, high…