Building on foundations set in Irish 2 upper: module 1, students will explore a variety of topics, using a variety of tenses, with a continuing emphasis on the spoken language.
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This course is intended for learners who are currently in their 3rd year of studying Irish, 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 2 upper: Module 1 or who have studied Irish for at least 2 years. If you are a speaker of Irish who is coming back to the language after a while it may also be suitable.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course is based on the communicative approach:
- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate
Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and complete homework tasks via Google Classroom.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Gaeilge Gan Stró- Lower Intermediate (ISBN: 978-0-9563614-1-7) and an Irish-English dictionary (online or hardcopy).
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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