Irish Gaelic 3: Module 1
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: LRG301
- Dates: 24/09/24 - 03/12/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Tue, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Niall Culligan
Course Code: LRG301
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
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 3: Module 2 or who have studied Irish for a year. 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.
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).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Irish 3: Module 2.
Niall is a literature and Irish language teacher, originally from Co. Clare, Ireland. He has recently received a PhD in English Literature from University College London and has published and presented his research across Europe. His work primarily focuses on Irish literature, rural life, and modernism. He is an active member of Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain, which promotes and organizes events relating to the Irish language in London. He is also a contributor to the Nuacht Mhall podcast, which provides the news through Irish at a gentler pace for learners of the language. He also speaks French and (some!) Italian.
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.