Students who - <br>Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme<br>Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University<br>Learning outcomes<br> To raise the overall level of English<br> To improve the ability to write academic essays and papers<br> To develop listening skills, when listening to lectures<br> To develop confidence in spoken English, while giving presentations and attending both seminars and tutorials<br> To improve reading skills and to encourage critical thinking<br> To provide methods for independent study and research<br> To introduce students to life in Ireland and UCC