Dublin on Ice: Best spots to go Ice-skating in Dublin this Christmas

In Ireland, ice skating is very popular. Not only do young people enjoy ice skating, but so do seniors who want to get some exercise during the colder months. Ice skating is becoming increasingly popular throughout Europe, with a growing fan base on a daily basis. More and more centres are springing up all over…

Soccer English vocabulary for the World Cup 2022

Are you excited about the FIFA World Cup 2022? The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious soccer competition in the world. Played every four years, the World Cup hosts the top 32 national teams in a month-long tournament. The host country is selected by FIFA. Let’s learn some new vocabulary now that you’ve learned…

What are the different types of Irish visas?

Are you looking for a visa to enter, live, travel, or work in Ireland? Read more in this Blog Post about the types of Irish visas you can apply for. If you want to visit Ireland and are from a non-EEA country, you will need to apply for a visa ahead of time. The visa…

Office vocabulary: names of office items, idioms & phrases

Today’s topic is office vocabulary. Every job has common phrases and expressions that are beneficial to know. Working in an office, regardless of the language you speak, necessitates specialized vocabulary.  Many of us work in offices, schools, and cubicles where such items are frequently encountered. Understanding how to discuss office equipment (along with other office…

Halloween 2022: best spooky things to do in Dublin

On October 31, we celebrate Halloween, thought to be the one night of the year when ghosts, witches, and fairies are especially active. So what do people do on Halloween Day in Dublin? Check out some Halloween parties happening this weekend in Dublin: # Halloween Party Fitzsimons Temple Bar’s biggest Dublin Halloween Party 2022. Date…

Fascinating facts about Halloween in Ireland

Halloween’s history is fascinating, thanks in large part to the Irish. Here are the most interesting Irish Halloween facts, ranging from the system behind apple bobbing to why we wear orange and black on Halloween. Halloween was invented in Ireland. The roots of Halloween can be traced back 2,000 years to the Celtic Samhain festival,…

4 Mistakes you’re making with prepositions

There are over 150 prepositions in English, so it’s no surprise that we sometimes mix them up, even though only 70 of them are used on a daily basis in spoken/written English. That’s still a lot of prepositions! Prepositions are essential because they demonstrate the relationship between people, objects, and locations. This blog post will…

How to get yourself started with speaking a language!

Think in English You’ll constantly have to translate between languages if you think in your native tongue and then try to speak English. Translating is not an easy task! Even persons who are fluent in two or more languages have difficulty switching between them. Thinking in English is the solution. You can do this anywhere,…

Finding student housing in Dublin!

Dublin is a great destination to study, and work. But getting decent, inexpensive student housing can be difficult. However, things are getting better. So, with some planning and persistence, you can discover a great place to call home at a reasonable price. Where can you search for accommodation? Rent.ie Rent.ie arranges its student accommodation listings by…