Alpha Visit: 6th May During the May bank holiday, Alpha students were able to discover the beautiful Hill of Tara and the very famous Trim Castle! Hill of Tara This place is the seat of the High King of Ireland. We could discover and touch the Stone of Destiny, it was said to roar when touched by the … Read More
Thibault’s Adventures with Alpha College: 17th and 18th May
Welcome to our new miniseries ‘Thibault’s Adventures’, written by our new marketing intern Thibault. In the series, he will tell us about the various excursions he goes on as an Alpha student. Students can participate in many excursions and activities during their time at Alpha College. Excursions are free of charge, open to all students, and are an excellent way … Read More
The May Bank Holiday and its Significance
As the May bank holiday approaches we thought it would be interesting to learn about May Day and its background! In Ireland, May Day is celebrated on the Monday closest to May 1st. This is a very important day in Irish society as it is a bank holiday every year, which means a day off for most people! What is … Read More
In Dublin’s Fair City and Beyond: Spring/Summer Activities with Alpha College
What we do: As many of you know, Alpha College of English is situated in the heart of Dublin city centre. Here at Alpha we encourage all of our students to immerse themselves in Irish culture, and pride ourselves on the cultural and social programmes we provide. We recognise that students need to get out of the classroom, and our … Read More
Small Changes Pop-Up Shop 2019
About the pop-up shop: Last week our teachers Rachel and Katie, along with their B1 and B2 classes, hosted a pop-up meeting in Alpha. The pop-up shop was set up in order to educate staff and students on sustainable living, and encourage them to be more mindful and embrace eco-friendly habits in their everyday lives. Check out the Small Changes … Read More
Things to Do in Dublin This Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re “forever alone”, celebrating galentine’s, in a committed relationship or part of the #selfloveclub – we’ve got you covered this Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is widely regarded as a day for dates, romance and explicitly couple-related things. I’ve found something for the single pringles, the mate daters, and everyone in between. Culture: A lesser-known fact about Dublin is that … Read More
Alpha’s New Marketing Executive: Meet Natalie
As the new Marketing Executive for Alpha College of English, I thought it might be helpful for everyone to get to know me better. Therefore, I’ve created a little ‘About Me’, with a Q&A and a game of ‘This or That’ so you can learn more about me… and possibly bring me flowers or chocolate when you visit the Marketing … Read More
Best places to hang out in Dublin
So, now that you are in Dublin, what do you do in your free time?? Certainly Alpha College organises a lot of activities for you, but what else is going on in this city? As a big city, Dublin offers you variety of things you can do – and not too far away. Every night you can go out for … Read More
Best location to visit in Ireland
So, here I am writing the post that I promised you about the Ireland best locations to visit, and some of that I can personally advise you to go, after my journey around this Country. So, the most touristic cities in Ireland, after Dublin, are Cork, Galway and Limerick. About this three, I will surely say “go to Galway!”. Everyone … Read More
6 more ways to boost your language learning outside the classroom
Do you ever realise that you have the access to a magic portal to the whole vastity of human knowledge at your will? And you are likely to carry this wizardry in your pocket at all times. What am I talking about? The Internet, of course! What a time to be alive. Do you also realise that there’s much more … Read More
General English, the most popular course. Here’s why.
General English – The most popular course and what most courses are based on. During your first day at Alpha College, you will take an assessment test so that you are put in the appropriate class for your level. However, some people learn faster than others: for this reason, at Alpha we make sure, through regular interviews and assessment tests, … Read More
Lets get straight to the (7) point(s) – Why come to Alpha to learn English?
We have already talked about how there are many ways out there to practise your English outside the classroom, especially with all the new technologies available. However I can’t stress enough that, in order to learn a language properly, you do need to take some real classes with real teachers. Now that I’ve made this clear, you have to choose the … Read More
6 reasons you should study English in alpha college besides learning English
There might be many reasons why you decide to go abroad to learn English. First of all, it is surely more effective than taking an English course in a non-English speaking country, since you will be forced to use English for everyday tasks like buying some groceries. But, probably more importantly, studying English abroad concerns much more than “just” learning … Read More
Gallery of Photography and Hot Press Cover exhibition
One of the features that make Dublin one of the most interesting cities in Europe is its cultural vitality. If you are a culture buff, or even if you’re just a curious person, this city has an incredible lot to offer. You can enjoy some of the beautiful works of art humanity has realised or you can learn the science … Read More
Strollin’ in Dublin – episode 2
The wait is over! The new episode of Strollin’ in Dublin is finally out! This time we walked to the area known as Silicon docks, the most modern area in Dublin, which houses many of the European Headquarters of some important high-tech companies such as Google and Facebook. However, as you can see, many things caught our attention as we … 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
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
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