Irish 108: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Syllabus

• Week 1

  Treoracha, Suíomh, agus Gluaiseacht/Directions, State, and Movement

  • Fáilte chuig an gCúrsa/Welcome to the Course

    Fáilte go Irish 108. Welcome to Irish 108. Let's take a look at what we will learn over the course of this week, and throughout the course itself.

  • Áiseanna/Amenities

    Let's revise how to talk about our local amenities and learn how to describe where they are located.

  • An Teach/The House

    In the activity we will return to the topic of rooms in the house and learn how to describe where certain household objects are situated.

  • Nótaí Gramadaí/Grammar Notes

    Let's take a closer look at the grammatical rules necessary when describing directions, state, and movement.

  • An Pop Up Gaeltacht/The Pop Up Gaeltacht

    We will explore the Pop Up Gaeltacht in this activity.

  • Fadó in Éirinn/Long ago in Ireland

    Time to take a look at Irish culture, storytelling, and music.

  • Céard atá foghlamtha agat?/What have you learnt?

    Let's reflect on what we have learned this week.

• Week 2

  Orduithe agus Cuirí/Orders and Invitations

  • Fáilte chuig an tSeachtain/Welcome to the Week

    Fáilte go Seachtain a Dó!/Welcome to Week 2!

  • Garanna/Favours

    How does one ask for a favour in Irish?

  • An Modh Coinníollach/The Conditional Tense

    In this activity, we will discuss the conditional tense, an important aspect of Irish grammar.

  • Ord na bhFocal/Word Order

    In this section, we will explore the grammar relating to word order and giving permission.

  • An Modh Ordaitheach/The Imperative Mood

    Let's revise how to give orders and instructions!

  • Peann le Pár/Pen to Paper

    Let us practise our writing skills.

  • Líonraí Gaeilge/Irish Language Networks

    Let's learn about the Líonraí Gaeilge/Irish Language Networks.

  • Fadó fadó in Éirinn/In Ireland long, long ago

    Let's delve into the customs and stories of ancient Ireland.

  • Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week

    Let's review the week's activities.

• Week 3

  Ag déanamh socruithe/Making arrangements

  • Fáilte chuig Seachtain 3 / Welcome to Week 3

    Welcome to week 3 of Irish 108!

  • Ag déanamh socruithe/Making arrangements

    Learners will see how to make arrangements in Irish, ask others whether they are available to meet with them, practice asking and answering questions in Irish, and respectfully decline invitations.

  • Nótaí Gramadaí/Grammar Notes

    We will focus on how to build sentences, use accurate grammar and construct correct examples of that which we have learned.

  • An tAm/The Time

    Revision of the clock, introduction to sentence structure when organising what time to meet at, as well as listening to a conversation about people's arrangements to collect friends at various times from various locations.

  • Peann le Pár/Pen to Paper

    In this activity, we will practise our writing skills.

  • Líonraí Gaeilge/Irish-Language Networks

    We will explore the Líonra Gaeilge in Béal Feirste/Belfast.

  • Fadó in Éirinn/Long ago in Ireland

    We will explore the cultural role of promises in early Irish society.

  • Céard atá foghlamtha agat?/What have you learnt?

    We will return to and reflect on the themes of the week.

• Week 4

  Athbhreithniú/Revision

  • Fáilte/Welcome

    Welcome to week 4 of Irish 108.

  • Athbhreithniú/Revision

    We will be introduced to our topic of the week, and look upon the importance of revision in learning.

  • Treoracha agus Suíomh/Directions and Location

    Let's revise directions and location.

  • Garanna agus Cead/Favours and Permission

    Let's revise both favours and asking for permission.

  • Ag déanamh socruithe/Making arrangements

    Let's revise how to make an arragement.

  • Líonra Gaeilge/Irish-Language Network

    We will learn about Carn Tóchair/Carntogher in Doire/Derry.

  • Fadó fadó in Éirinn/In Ireland long, long ago

    Let's learn more about the songs and stories of Ireland.

  • Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week

    Let us revise what we have learned over this week, and over the course.

Who will you learn with?