Learn English in Cork
LIGHTHEARTED IN THE SOUTH OF IRELAND
Friendly, refreshing, inviting: These are the adjectives often used to describe the metropolis of the south, Ireland’s third-largest city. Its 120,000 inhabitants are disproportionately proud of their hometown. This may be just a gross generalization, but Cork undoubtedly radiates a healthy self-confidence. The locals are especially friendly, humorous, and delighted to stop and chat. The heart of this busy port city is located on an island between two arms of the Lee River. The city centre, together with the neighbourhood to the north and south of it, can easily be explored on foot.
HOME OF THE LAST DRAGON
The name Cork is derived from the Gaelic word “Corcaigh”, meaning “Marshy Place”- the delta at the mouth of the Lee River has a history of settlement dating back to the Ice Age. According to tradition, Cork was founded by St. Finbarr in the late 6th or early 7th century, precisely at the spot where he tried to slay Ireland’s last dragon. That is also where he built the monastery that stands today on the southern outskirts of Cork.
BRIDGES AND BEER
Cork is today an important business centre. Cork’s rivalry with Dublin extends even to beer brewing. “Murphy’s” and “Beamish” are the two brands of stout that are brewed here. Cork has many well known sights and is famous for its bridges, docks and the Georgian villas that stand in stark contrast to the modern commercial buildings. The county town of County Cork is also the cultural centre of the south: jazz, folk and film festivals add a cultural dimension to life in the city on the Emerald Isle. There are also superb golf courses nearby, as well as glorious sandy beaches. The Gulf Stream ensures that the climate is mild year-round.
LANGUAGE COURS IN CORK:
Language cours at Cork Language Centre
Language travel in Irland; language schools and language courses in Cork
Founded in 1989, Boa Lingua is an independenly-owned language travel specialist, representing 200 of the world’s best and most renowned language schools in 30 different countries. Boa Lingua is a member of the Travel Guarantee and a founding member of SALTA, the official Swiss Association of Language Travel Agents. Boa Lingua won the Best Language Travel Agent in Europe LTM Star Award, three years in a row (2007, 2008, 2009), presented by the renowed ’Language Travel Magazine.’ Today, Boa Lingua is the leading European provider of language travel programs in Irland and Cork.
All language schools we work with in Irland have been personally visited by our management to verify the quality of the education as well as the infrastructure of the school. All programs in
Cork are offered at their original prices. For further information on language travel in
Cork, please visit one of our agency branches or visit our website on www.boalingua.com.
