Failte Isteach

Failte Isteach has been running in Dillon House since September 2009. The Failte Isteach project involves older people volunteering their time to teach conversational English to people who have come to live in Ireland and who wish to improve their spoken English.

Currently there are about twelve volunteers who come on Thursday afternoons for two hours and each volunteer works with one or two people in a very practical way, lessons are based around everyday activities such as “doing the shopping”, “visiting the doctor” or “form filling”. The main criterion for volunteering for Failte Isteach is that you are enthusiastic, friendly and willing to help the students as much as you can.

If you live in Dublin 15 and wish to improve your conversational English you are welcome to register, there is no charge but appointment is necessary.

If you would like to be a volunteer you are also welcome to come along on Thursday afternoons. If you would like further information on the role of a volunteer you can contact me at Blanchardstown Area Partnership 8209550 or email mlawless@bap.ie

Fáilte Isteach involves local people who volunteer to facilitate conversational English with people who have come to live in Ireland from different countries.

The aim of the programme is to provide basic language support in a practical, welcoming and an inclusive way. It is free for anyone to attend. 

Fáilte Isteach involves local people who volunteer to facilitate conversational English with people who have come to live in Ireland from different countries.

The aim of the programme is to provide basic language support in a practical, welcoming and an inclusive way. Fáilte Isteach classes in Dublin 15 take place at the following centres:

Venue:             Blanchardstown Area Partnership, Coolmine Industrial Estate

Day:                 Every Thursday

Time:               2.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue:           Community Centre, Tyrrelstown
Day:                Every Wednesday
Time:              10.00am – 12.00pm

Venue:            Fortlawn Park Community Centre, Fortlawn
Day:                 Every Wednesday evening
Time:               6.30pm – 8.30pm

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to improve your English contact Monica Lawless on 820 9550 or email mlawless@bap.ieto find out more.

Everyone welcome whatever your level of English