English

6th Year

Crash Courses

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The English Crash Course focuses on building the techniques that the examiner expects you to be able to both use and analyse. You will be confident that you have our formula with which to navigate the probable exam questions. This course focuses firstly on gaining an awareness of what the examiner wants and then providing the confidence to be able to supply it. It is a myth that English can't be trained for.
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Ace your Leaving Cert with focused 5-hour power sessions. Get the essential knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.

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How this Crash Course will help you:

Time management blueprint for success in your exam to ensure you don't run out of time.

Five hours of expert tuition with some of Ireland’s most dedicated and passionate teachers per subject.

Past and probable Leaving Cert questions that are likely to appear in this year’s State Examinations.

Expert notes to help you with your last minute revision before the Leaving Cert.

Meet your English Teacher

Gavin Cowzer

Gavin’s integration of language-learning skills based on the acquisition of language, such as phonics, provides all students with a strong foundation ensuring that they achieve the best possible grades in exams.

Gavin Cowzer is considered to be one of the leading English teachers in Ireland. Having a strong passion for the subjects, including obtaining a Master’s degree, Gavin’s style of teaching covers the syllabus in a clear and concise way, giving students the tools they need to successfully manage the likely exam questions. He has experience correcting exams, which gives his students an edge in a subject which is often assumed to be an art. Over the years, Gavin has developed a strict method to doing well in the English exam, which consistently helps his students reach great results. He has also been an expert contributor on Leaving Cert English for RTÉ Radio.

Topics covered in this English Revision Course:

Essay Writing
The Studied Text
The Comparative Question
Studied Poetry
Unseen Poetry

Crash Course Fees

1st Subject
€169
2nd Subject
€130

SAVE €39

3rd Subject
€110

SAVE €98

4th Subject
€100

SAVE €167

5th Subject
€90

SAVE €246

6th Subject
€90

SAVE €325

Where can you attend these grinds?

Our live, interactive Crash Courses are available in two formats, both designed to offer you full engagement and access to top-quality instruction.

 

On-Site Courses: Students attend our courses in person at our school in Stillorgan. These courses include comprehensive study notes which you will receive on the day of your courses. 

 

Live-Stream Courses: Students can attend our courses online via live-stream. Our HD live-streaming technology allows students to attend our courses from the comfort of their own home. All study notes are posted to students free of charge in advance of your courses starting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sign up to both On-Site and Live-Streamed Revision Courses?

Yes, students can book any combination of our On-Site and Live-Streamed Revision Courses. i.e. they can chose to attend some courses here at the school and others online.

What is the format of the Revision Courses?

Students attending these courses will attend a one-day revision course that takes place for five hours for Leaving Cert and four hours for Junior Cycle. They will also receive our H1 study notes with their course.

Can you do these courses if you don't live in Dublin?

Yes, by attending our Live-Stream Revision Courses, you can attend from the comfort of your own home. You will also have hard copies of the notes posted to you so you don’t have to worry about printing them out.

If I attend the Live-Stream Courses, how and when do I get my notes?

For live-stream students, our H1 notes will be posted to your home address free of charge. Please allow 3 working days to receive your notes.

Hear from our English Students

“Gavin was the best teacher I've ever had, it was a really enjoyable year of grinds that definitely helped me achieve a higher grade than I would have received had I not signed up to the grinds”

Attended Gavin's English Grinds