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The course aims to provide students with a foundation understanding of the Irish language, enabling students to begin communicating in practical situations with an insight into Irish culture.
For continuing students, this course follows on from Irish beginners intensive: module 1 offered in Term 2.
Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or a live online class.The course will give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and listening skills. It will cover Irish elementary grammar, spelling system, vocabulary and socio-cultural elements of the language.
- Alphabet & Pronunciation: De-code the spelling system of Irish alphabet and discover the sounds of Irish - Basic Vocabulary: Build a strong foundation with essential words and phrases - Grammar Fundamentals: Understand the structure of Irish sentences - Conversational Skills: Practise speaking and listening in everyday situations - Cultural Insights: Gain an insight into traditions and customs of the Irish-speaking world
What will we cover?
The course will give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and listening skills. It will cover Irish elementary grammar, spelling system, vocabulary and socio-cultural elements of the language. Topics include:discussing work, arranging meetings and time, using verbs in the conditional tense.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- confidently handle a basic interaction in Irish
- Discuss a range of new themes including the world of work and routines. - Arrange meetings and tell the time in Irish - Use verbs in the conditional tense.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable if you have completed an Irish beginners intensive: module 1 course or have an equivalent knowledge of the language.
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.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The coursebook 'Gaeilge Gan Stró- Beginners' will be used in class (ISBN: 978-0-9563614-4-8).
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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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It will cover Irish elementary grammar, spelling system, vocabulary and socio-cultural elements of the language. <br/><br/>- Alphabet & Pronunciation: De-code the spelling system of Irish alphabet and discover the sounds of Irish<br/>- Basic Vocabulary: Build a strong foundation with essential words and phrases<br/>- Grammar Fundamentals: Understand the structure of Irish sentences<br/>- Conversational Skills: Practise speaking and listening in everyday situations<br/>- Cultural Insights: Gain an insight into traditions and customs of the Irish-speaking world</p><p>Continue learning this fascinating Celtic language!</p><p>The course will give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and listening skills. It will cover Irish elementary grammar, spelling system, vocabulary and socio-cultural elements of the language. 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It will cover Irish elementary grammar, spelling system, vocabulary and socio-cultural elements of the language. <br/><br/>- Alphabet &amp; Pronunciation: De-code the spelling system of Irish alphabet and discover the sounds of Irish<br/>- Basic Vocabulary: Build a strong foundation with essential words and phrases<br/>- Grammar Fundamentals: Understand the structure of Irish sentences<br/>- Conversational Skills: Practise speaking and listening in everyday situations<br/>- Cultural Insights: Gain an insight into traditions and customs of the Irish-speaking world</p><p>Continue learning this fascinating Celtic language!</p><p>The course will give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and listening skills. It will cover Irish elementary grammar, spelling system, vocabulary and socio-cultural elements of the language. 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A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.</p><p><br/>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.</p><p>The coursebook 'Gaeilge Gan Stró- Beginners' will be used in class (ISBN: 978-0-9563614-4-8).</p><p> </p><p>Progress to <strong>Irish 2 lower: module 1</strong> next term. </p><p><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/celtic/irish-gaelic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View all our upcoming in-person and online Irish courses here.</a></p>CelticGaelic (Irish)configurable
