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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here is a list of frequently asked questions. (updated
July 2010)
If your specific question does not appear here please contact us via the
'Contact us' navigation tab above and we will reply with an answer as
soon as possible.
What do I do if I only want more information about courses?
Why should I take an Immersion course?
What happens when I reserve a course by e mail?
What's included in the course fee?
Do I have to stay with the teacher and family?
When should I make my travel arrangements?
Can I contact my teacher by e-mail?
Do I need insurance?
What if I have a problem?
When is my course confirmed?
Can you give me some travel information?
When do courses start and finish?
Do I need to do anything before arriving?
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Will I improve my English?
What do I do if I only want more
information about courses?
Simply send us an e-mail to - info 'at' immersion.ie - Just open your
e mail programme and replace 'at' with @ or complete the Reservation
Form. We will reply as soon as possible and give you the information
you require.
Alternatively, if you would like to practise your English, you can phone
or write to us. See below for phone number and address.
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Why should I take an Immersion
course?
Good question! Well, we are very experienced in One-to-One immersion courses
and in fact are a group of teachers who have come together for this purpose.
We have kept our administrative costs to a minimum and this is represented
in the attractive cost of our courses. Please feel free to look at other
courses before committing to us. You'll be pleasantly surprised!
Also you have our absolute guarantee that your teacher and family will
be friendly and welcoming, that your course will be professionally designed
and taught and also that your teacher's home will be very comfortable
allowing you to learn in a relaxed atmosphere.
We have received a large number of students from every part of the world
and a lot of these like to return to us regularly. If you would like to
confirm our reputation we can arrange for a contact with students who
have already taken courses with us.
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What happens when I reserve a
course by e mail?
Immediately we receive your reservation we will check to confirm that
the course dates you have chosen are available with a sutiable techer
to match your profile. If there is a problem with availability we will
offer you suitable alternative dates.
At the same time we will send you full details of the teacher recommended
for your course, a form to complete and details concerning payment. You
must pay 10% of the cost of the course with your booking and the balance
is payable two months before the course is due to commence.
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What's included in the course
fee?
The course fee payable to Immersion includes:
-Full board with your own private room in your teacher's carefully selected
home;
-One-to-One tuition for the hours selected by you and confirmed;
-Language File and Work Sheets;
-Audio cassette/CD as appropriate to record your progress;
-Certificate of Attendance;
-Course Report (Professional/Business courses only)
Please note that you have to pay for any excursions, bus/tram fares, sporting
activities, entrance charges and the cost of any other activities you
want to engage in. You are also expected to pay for any expenses incurred
by your teacher when accompanying you on any excursions/visits.
Please also note that the cost of transport to, from and within Ireland
is not included in the price.
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Do I have to stay with the teacher
and family?
While we recommend that you stay with your teacher and family for a true
immersion experience we understand that you may wish to have your own
independent accommodation. If this is what you prefer we can provide accommodation
in a Hotel, B&B or Guesthouse or as you prefer. Please contact us
and we can provide you with full details including location, cost etc.
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When should I make my travel arrangements?
We strongly recommend that you check with your travel company to make
sure that there is availability BEFORE making a booking for a course.
Once we have confirmed availability in writing you should arrange to pay
a 10% course deposit and immediately make your travel arrangements. Don't
forget to arrange travel insurance at the time you make your travel arrangements
in case you have to cancel or another emergency arises.
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Can I contact my teacher by e-mail?
Yes of course. We will match you with a suitable teacher and family and
once your course has been confirmed we would ask you please to contact
your teacher directly to introduce yourself, discuss the course, travel
arrangements and anything else. We will give you a full description of
your teacher, family and location. All our teachers are on-line and easily
contactable by e-mail. Your teacher will welcome hearing from you.
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Do I need insurance?
Absolutely yes! This is essential and so important that
we need confirmation from you that you hold a comprehensive travel insurance
policy before finalising your booking. Hopefully you will not need to
make a claim but imagine if you couldn't travel after having paid your
course fees! How would you pay for medical bills if you had an accident
or became ill while in Ireland? These are relevant considerations and
while most unlikely to happen you would be very unwise to travel without
proper insurance. Policies of insurance can easily be purchased from any
reliable travel agency or directly from any insurance company. You will
also need cover for any damage which you might accidentally cause while
in your teacher's home so please purchase a policy if you don't already
have one.
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What if I have a problem while
I'm in Ireland?
We are here to help and assist you at all times.
You will be provided with a 24 hour telephone number for emergencies.
For non-emergencies you must contact us as soon as possible and we will
do all we can to solve any problem you may have.
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When is my course confirmed?
Once we have informed you that your proposed course is available and received
your Booking Form with the appropriate deposit or full payment within
60 days for your course we will send you confirmation of your course.
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Can you give me some travel information?
As Ireland is an island you will have to take a flight or ferry to reach
us! Fortunately Dublin is well served by Irish and international airlines
but you should book early especially in summer.
Dublin Airport
is easily reached from all major cities in Europe. If you are travelling
from Asia you may have to travel via London, Amsterdam or Paris. Your
travel company will advise you on the best way of travelling to Ireland.
Most European, US, and some Asian airlines serve Dublin Airport.
Irish airlines - Aer
Lingus and Ryanair
- have many daily connections to Europe and the U.S.
Dublin Airport is located about 6 kilometres north of Dublin city. There
are numerous coaches
and buses to the
city. The airport is well served by taxis.
Dublin is also a major port with frequent ferries to the
UK. There are also ferries to the UK and France from Rosslare in the south
east of Ireland.
The most convenient way to travel is by plane.
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When do courses start and finish?
One week courses start on Sunday evening after 17.00 hours and finish
on the following Saturday morning.
Courses of 2 weeks or more start on Sunday evening after 17.00 hours and
finish on the Saturday morning of the final week.
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Do I need to do anything before
arriving?
Yes you should make sure you let us know your travel arrangements at least
one week before you arrive. You should also contact your teacher to provide
details of your flight number including flight arrival and departure time.
This will allow your teacher to make plans to expect you.
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Do I need to bring anything with
me?
Please ensure that you bring all relevant study materials with you so
that you can discuss these with your teacher. If you are taking a professional
course you should bring any relevant documents relating to your business
as this will assist your teacher in designing a course appropriate to
your particular needs. It is also important that you bring a good dictionary.
Also don't forget to bring warm clothes including some rain gear. You
will be provided with towels but you are expected to bring your own soap,
hair shampoo, etc. Don't forget an adapter for your electrical items!
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Will I improve my English?
Certainly if you resolve to speak English as much as possible, follow
your teacher's advice and above all enjoy the course! Your teacher is
a professional and remember you will be the only student!
You will be pleasantly surprised!
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If your specific question does not appear here please contact us and we
will reply with an answer as soon as possible.
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