Ireland is an increasingly popular destination for students of English from all over the world. Ireland is the only English speaking country in the Euro Zone. Interestingly, Ireland actually has a higher percentage of English speakers than Britain. Ireland boasts that 97.51% of the population speak English while the UK is slightly lower at 94.45%. Although there are many different accents in Ireland, as in any English speaking country, Irish people speak clearly and slowly, in particular when talking to non-native speakers of English. Another attractive feature for English language students in Ireland is the opportunity to connect with career opportunities in leading global companies located in Ireland. Ireland is home to the European headquarters of companies such as Google, Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn, reflecting Ireland’s status as a thriving hub for tech industries. Developing English language proficiency is a key focus of European Era and is promoted through: – Intensive English courses – Experienced tutors who are available to engage groups with modern teaching & learning methodologies. – Individualised certification to include a statement of level of achievement attained.