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Short to the Irish language and culture in this beginners' workshop.
What will we cover?
Greeting, introducing oneself, ordering 3 drinks.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- say your name and ask someone else for theirs - greet someone - order three different drinks in a café.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Complete beginners.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The session will be interactive. You will be encouraged to actively participate in pairs and group activities, to repeat words and sentences in Irish Gaelic and engage in a discovery activity.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Based on tutor's own material.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Irish beginners starting in September. Please visit our website to find out more about courses on offer.
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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