Students enrolled in the English for Life programme can choose to extend their course by adding a specialist module.
Modules add 5 additional hours per week to the standard English for Life schedule.
This creates a 20 hour programme that combines General English with focused language development in a specific area.
Students can choose from the following modules:
This programme combines the English for Life course with a module focused on IELTS exam preparation. Students work on exam strategies, complete detailed exam practice, and take mock tests with individual feedback to support progress.
The IELTS Academic exam is suitable for students who plan to enter an academic environment or who need to demonstrate their level of English for university entry or professional recognition.
Students develop the language skills and exam techniques required to perform successfully in the IELTS Academic examination.
• Learn with experienced teachers who provide targeted preparation for the IELTS exam.
• Practise with mock exams and receive detailed feedback to improve your performance.
• Build confidence in speaking and writing while strengthening vocabulary and grammar.
• Receive guidance with exam registration.
This programme combines the English for Life course with a module focused on communication in professional environments. It is suitable for professionals who want to progress in their career and for jobseekers who wish to improve their employment prospects.
Course topics include workplace meetings, sales and marketing, dealing with complaints and issues, and customer service.
Students develop English language skills to communicate effectively in an international workplace.
• Learn the language skills needed to communicate effectively in professional environments.
• Practise with real workplace materials such as business correspondence, web content, and current news.
• Receive regular feedback and progress monitoring to support your development.
This programme combines the English for Life course with a module focused on developing confident spoken communication. Students take part in guided conversations on a range of everyday topics while building vocabulary and using common expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs.
Interactive speaking activities and teacher feedback support students in improving pronunciation, fluency, and natural communication in real life situations.
Students develop confidence and fluency in spoken English and improve their ability to communicate naturally in everyday situations.
• Build speaking confidence through guided conversations and interactive activities.
• Practise natural English using everyday expressions, idioms, and vocabulary.
• Improve pronunciation and fluency with regular teacher feedback.
• Discuss real life topics to develop practical communication skills.
Enrolled students gain access to the Babel Student GELnet App. As a supplement to our fun and interactive in-person classes, dedicated teachers, and in-house guidance from Babel student services team, this digital tool provides additional support to help students get the most from their Babel Academy experience in Dublin.
Before arrival, students use the App to easily access school and course information, and complete the level assessment test.
✓ Easily accessible school & course information
✓ Clear learning outcomes
✓ Learning materials conveniently organised
✓ Progress tracker
✓ Personal study recommendations
✓ Oxford University Press powered digital content
