"Teachers open the door, but you must walk in by yourself"
Old Chinese Proverb

At "Conna House Language and Cultural Centre" all of our teachers are native English speakers, with a University degree and a postgraduate qualification in teaching English as a foreign language. The knowledge, experience and receptive personalities of all of our teachers enables us, as a language school, to successfully cater for the needs of each individual student. Subsequently, we are proud to say that our teachers are always professional, supportive and enthusiastic with a firm objective of maintaining an active, productive learning environment.

Director Of Studies - Michael J. Verling
Michael J. Verling has worked in many countries in the world: i.e. Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Croatia and Kosovo. Other travels have taken him to India, Africa and European countries.

Michael Verling served for almost 40 years in the Irish Army; he retired with the rank of Commandant. He then served for 6 years with the United Nations; his last UN appointment was that of municipal administrator in Kosovo.

His education includes a Masters Degree in International Studies. He presently lectures in University College Cork on the Middle East and the Balkans.

Senior Lecturer - Aisling Riordan
Aisling Riordan is a graduate of University College Cork where in 2001 she attained an honours degree in European Studies with Italian and French. Following her graduation she then went on to achieve a recognised certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), from RELSA Ireland.

Aisling has acquired a high level of experience in teaching English to students, of all nationalities and all levels, having spent a number of years teaching in English language schools both in Ireland and abroad. She has spent a substantial amount of time studying and working in Italy, which has also enabled her to maintain and develop her level of fluency in the Italian language.

Having completed a City and Guilds Marketing and Sales Traineeship, Aisling has been able to employ her knowledge in this area in teaching Business English to students of a professional background.

Aisling is an extremely professional, supportive teacher who takes a keen interest in each of her student’s course requirements and in their subsequent progress. She always displays a great enthusiasm with students, both academically and socially. Having lived and worked abroad Aisling is extremely aware and respectful of other cultures and traditions and thoroughly enjoys learning more about students and their various customs.