To be honest, I’m not too much of a sport person, so I didn’t know what to expect from the visit at the Croke park. But actually, there is much more than sports to this massive stadium. Trust me, this place is really worth a visit. From an architectural point of view, it is the third largest stadium in Europe … Read More
9 things you must know to get around in Dublin
As I have already mentioned in a previous post before, I’m terrible with public transport. It takes me forever to understand a new transport system, so I usually give up and walk everywhere instead. But we don’t want you to suffer the same fate and find yourself running a daily marathon, so I studied hard and prepared a handy guide … Read More
Strollin’ in Dublin
Why should you study English in Dublin? Because it’s AWESOME, that’s why. In case you don’t find anything interesting on Netflix or if you need to fill the void while you wait for the next season of Games of Thrones, you might be interested to know that me and Simon are launching the first episode of Stollin’ in Dublin, a … Read More
Lucas’ experience echoes what Alpha is all about….
Every Friday, we ask the students who are leaving to fill in Feedback Questionnaires. It is a great way to see how we are doing and we are delighted with the results we get such as 99.3% of people who attended a course would recommend us to a friend. 🙂 We recently got some feedback from Lucas, who was a great addition to … Read More
4 things you need to know to survive Dublin airport
The 4 things you need to know to survive the Dublin airport So, after many long hours sitting on a plane, you finally made it! You’re in Dublin! You just want to reach your accommodation as quick as possible, get some rest, maybe go to a pub and have a pint some of that famous real Guinness beer… not so … Read More
5 reasons you should choose Broadstone Adult Residence
The reasons to stay with a host family were pretty convincing, huh? But still, you are not persuaded. What about your independence? You may want to live in your own place, to buy your own groceries and cook your own food. But, as I said in the previous article, finding a flat in Dublin can be such a nightmare… so, … Read More
Glendalough – The valley of the two lakes!
Glendalough – The valley of the two lakes! In Italian we have a saying: “A Pasquetta piove sempre “ (“It always rains on Easter Monday”). This Murphy’s law-esque maxim refers to the fact that the traditional excursions and picnics Italians organise the day after Easter, the last day of Spring Holidays, is often ruined by the bad weather. But still, … Read More
6 reasons choosing an Alpha host family is definitely the best option
The 6 reasons choosing an Alpha host family is definitely the best option Dublin really is an economically vibrant city and, as such, it attracts a great number of people from the rest of the world, both for studying and working. One of the most fascinating things about this city is, in fact, its cultural diversity and liveliness. Of course, … Read More
Ideas for places to visit in Dublin
Dublin is a city full of history Records go back nearly 2,000 years to when the first people began to live in what was known as Dublin Bay. As a result, the history of the city of Dublin is extremely interesting, as can be seen by the wide variety of museums in the city. Perhaps the best of these is … Read More
Event of the Week – Irish Food Market
Something to do (eat) this Sunday. Mandy’s event of the week has something in common with Alpha College, it is the Green Door Market. Some people say Irish food is boring but this market will prove that Irish food is just as good as Italian, French, Spanish and even my favourite Mexican! It is also a great way to practise … Read More
What’s on in Dublin this September?
Even though the summer is drawing to a close, there are still plenty of exciting things to do in Dublin this September! No matter what you’re interested in, you are sure to find something to take your fancy while you are studying English with us here in Alpha College this September. Culture Night Friday 16th September This night of entertainment and … Read More
If a woman asks a man to marry her today – he cannot refuse!
Once every four years, an extra day is added to the calendar at the end of February. The Irish version… In Ireland, if a woman asks a man to marry her on February 29th, he cannot refuse! According to the legend, St Brigid struck a deal with St Patrick to allow this to tradition as sometimes it would take too long for … Read More