Liffey College-Dublin

📚 Book Rec Alert! 📚

Paddy Indian by Cauvery Madhavan is a warm, humorous fish-out-of-water story about identity, belonging, and finding home in the wrong place 💛.

Padhman is a young doctor from an extremely wealthy, westernised medical family in Madras. He arrives in 1990s Ireland with high hopes for his fellowship at a Dublin hospital - only to discover that to many, he’s just another “foreign doctor.” Between hospital shifts and the Irish weather, he’s figuring out where he fits, what home really means, and how to recreate the food and comfort he left behind.

Why read it?

Cross-cultural comedy + heart: Tackles “otherness” and belonging with humor and warmth, never getting heavy-handed. It’s a gentle comedy about cultural differences

Fish-out-of-water charm: Padhman slowly recreates the lifestyle he’s used to in Madras while navigating Irish life, hospital politics, and falling for the Professor’s daughter

Food + nostalgia: Full of mouth-watering descriptions of Indian cooking that’ll make you hungry, plus the little things that make life feel familiar far from home

Recommended level: B2+ / Upper-Intermediate and above

If you love character-driven, cross-cultural reads like The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri or Brick Lane by Monica Ali, this one’s a charming, hopeful hug in book form with a side of curry 😊

Blindfolded Pictionary = huge hit today! 🖍️

Our students practiced prepositions of place while guiding their blindfolded peer: “Draw it above the nose!” “No, a little to the left!”

Lots of laughs, a few crooked noses, and so much real speaking practice.

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do. Learning can be fun, relaxed, and have a lasting impact 💛

Ever wondered about getting your fortune told in class? 🔮✨

Our Elementary students turned fortune tellers today! They practiced “Will I...?”, “You might...”, “I’m going to...” while reading each other’s futures 😄

Then we switched it up - same students prepped for real job interviews. Questions, answers, confidence, eye contact. Real-world English, right in the classroom 💼

Interactive. Interesting. Actually useful.
That’s how we learn at Liffey College. Don’t believe us? Come see it for yourself 👀

📚 Book Rec Alert! 📚

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a sharp, witty story about science, sexism, and rewriting the rules 💛.

In 1960s California, Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant chemist…until she’s forced out. With nowhere left to go, she lands a job hosting a cooking show - and turns every recipe into a lesson in chemistry, logic, and standing up for yourself.

Why read it?

Fierce, unforgettable heroine: Elizabeth is smart, stubborn, and hilarious. She’ll make you laugh, then make you think

Science + life lessons: It’s about chemical reactions, but really about breaking down old ideas and creating new ones

Wit + heart: Tackles sexism and grief with humor and warmth, never getting heavy-handed

Recommended level: B2+ / Upper-Intermediate and above

If you love bold, character-driven reads this one’s a smart, empowering ride with laughs along the way 😊

🎨 From ancient manuscripts to incredible art collections…

The students explored the Chester Beatty Museum in Dublin, and honestly, it’s one of those places you don’t expect to be this interesting until you actually go.

Quiet place, good vibe, and a lot to discover.

Just another random day studying abroad 🇮🇪

Game night in ESL class! 🐺✨

Today our students played Werewolf - the ultimate game of teamwork, bluffing, and speaking up 👥🗣️

By day: debates, accusations, and “I’m not a werewolf, I swear!”
By night: secret eliminations and plot twists 😱

It’s the perfect way to build confidence, practice persuasive English, and learn how to think on your feet. Plus, tons of laughs along the way 😄

Who do YOU think was the sneakiest werewolf? 👀

📚 Book Rec Alert! 📚

The Book of Beginnings by Sally Page is a warm, uplifting story about friendship, second chances, and starting over 💛. When Jo Sorsby steps in to run her uncle’s stationery shop in London, she’s hiding from a broken heart and a life that feels stuck. Between the notebooks and fountain pens, she finds two unlikely friends Ruth, a vicar running from a secret, and Malcolm, a 70-something man writing his first book.

Why read it?

Heartfelt friendship story: Shows how connection can heal and change you, even when you least expect it

Cozy, character-driven vibe: Think stationery shops, Highgate Cemetery walks, and quiet moments that feel big

Gentle mix of humor, grief, and hope: It deals with loss and loneliness but never loses its warmth

Perfect for book lovers: Full of love for stories, writing, and the little things that make life feel new again

Recommended level: B2+

If you love slow-burn, character-driven reads, this one’s a comforting, hopeful hug in a book form 😊