Continue building on your intermediate Irish language skills on this interective and lively class. Students will explore a variety of topics, using a variety of tenses, with a continuing emphasis on the spoken language. Choose either an in-person class in Covent Garden or a live online class.
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This course is intended for learners who have studied Irish for 2 years, or who have an equivalent level.
What will we cover?
- Background and Where You Live - The Family - Expressing Opinions and Agreement/Disagreement.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Confidently navigate between past, present and future tenses in casual conversation. - Express and expand on opinions of books, films, holiday destinations etc. - Feel an increased confidence in your pace, pronunciation and aural comprehension. - Feel that you have deepened and developed your vocabulary on the Family and subjects relating to your locality.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is intended for those who have completed Irish Gaelic 2: Module 3 or who have studied Irish for 2 years. If you are a speaker of Irish who is coming back to the language after a while it may also be suitable. Contact the languages department for more information if you are unsure of your level.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
William Brady is a lecturer at St Mary’s University, Twickenham and is from Dublin. In 2019 he received his PhD in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin and has presented his research in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Croatia. He writes and lectures on contemporary literature, war writing, and psychogeography. A passionate Gaeilgeoir, he is on the committee of Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain, which promotes and organises events relating to Irish language and culture in London. He is also a contributor to the Nuacht Mhall podcast, which delivers news and current affairs at a gentle pace for learners of the Irish language.
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Sarah O'Donnell was raised as a native speaker in the Donegal Gaeltacht. Her education and interests are varied and include degrees in Dental Science and Natural science from Trinity College Dublin, a masters degree in medical law from Cardiff University and most recently, a postgraduate certificate in teaching the Irish language to adults from the Maynooth University. She is steeped in Irish culture, sings in Irish and plays traditional Irish music. Sarah welcomes the opportunity to share her love of her native language and culture with others.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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No previous experience of learning Welsh is required.Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material. All material will be available on Google Classroom to support your learning outside of class.<br>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.Based on tutor's own material.City Lit offers a range of in-person and online Welsh classes, workshops and reading groups. 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Choose either an in-person class in Covent Garden or a live online class.,<p>Start speaking and reading basic Welsh on this fun and supportive in-person class in central London.<br>Please note: this course is 6 sessions over 7 weeks. </p>0000-Available|2026-09-21 00:00:00This course is intended for learners who have studied Irish for 2 years, or who have an equivalent level.,This 6 session course is for absolute beginners and is divided into 2 parts.<br><br> In Part 1, you'll gain an introduction to basic Welsh learning how to pronounce the sounds of the language and introduce yourself. <br><br>In Part 2, you'll learn how to read basic passages in simple Welsh in guided reading sessions.Continue building on your intermediate Irish language skills on this interective and lively class. Students will explore a variety of topics, using a variety of tenses, with a continuing emphasis on the spoken language. Choose either an in-person class in Covent Garden or a live online class.,<p>Start speaking and reading basic Welsh on this fun and supportive in-person class in central London.<br>Please note: this course is 6 sessions over 7 weeks. </p>- Background and Where You Live<br>- The Family<br>- Expressing Opinions and Agreement/Disagreement.,- greetings &amp; exchanging basic personal information<br>- expressing likes and dislikes<br>- the sounds of Welsh<br>- reading basic passages on simple topics.- Confidently navigate between past, present and future tenses in casual conversation.<br> - Express and expand on opinions of books, films, holiday destinations etc.<br>- Feel an increased confidence in your pace, pronunciation and aural comprehension. <br> - Feel that you have deepened and developed your vocabulary on the Family and subjects relating to your locality.,- hold a basic factual exchange in Welsh with a stranger (giving your name, where you're from, where you live)<br>- be able to read basic passages of simple Welsh<br>- be able to confidently pronounce unfamiliar words.This course is intended for those who have completed Irish Gaelic 2: Module 3 or who have studied Irish for 2 years. If you are a speaker of Irish who is coming back to the language after a while it may also be suitable. Contact the languages department for more information if you are unsure of your level.,This course is for absolute beginners. No previous experience of learning Welsh is required.Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.<br>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.,Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material. 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