Cork

It may not be Venice, but if you come to take English courses in Cork you can be sure to cross a lot of water. In this strongly independent city when the locals don’t have much use for other places, you can meet the true Irish spirit while taking in one of the most rapidly expanding...

It may not be Venice, but if you come to take English courses in Cork you can be sure to cross a lot of water. In this strongly independent city when the locals don’t have much use for other places, you can meet the true Irish spirit while taking in one of the most rapidly expanding cultural scenes in Europe. With its rich history and its seemingly daily array of new arts and musical projects, and all the new restaurants, there’s always something to do once classes are over. Go ring the bells at Shandon Church, or visit the Cork City Gaol – an odd-sounding attraction, but well worth the stop. All around you’ll find fascinating examples of architecture from the ancient to the modern, from Georgian palaces to the modern opera house. Take one of the historical walking tours to see them all and find out the details, or if you prefer, just pick up a guidebook and guide yourself through the twisting 17th-century alleys. And if you’ve had enough of history for a day, don’t worry: the traditional Irish welcome can still be found everywhere, and stopping off in a pub will more likely than not get you live music along with your drink. Now do you have to worry about practicing your English outside of class: the locals are very proud of their city indeed, and only too happy to talk the day away with you. An English school in Cork promises you not just the learning of a language, but a unforgettable warm welcome to one of the most exciting places in Europe.