Brief Introduction
Learn to talk about arrangements and give commands, whilst discovering the role of women in Irish myths and legends.
Course Summary
Learn the Irish language and explore Irish culture in this course. Gain a deeper understanding of the language and its history through interactive activities and engaging lessons.
Key Learning Points
- Immerse yourself in the Irish language and culture
- Learn through interactive activities and engaging lessons
- Gain a deeper understanding of the language and its history
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop conversational skills in Irish
- Gain a deeper understanding of Irish culture and history
- Be able to read and write in Irish
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of Irish required
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
Beginner
Course Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Learn Irish Online
- Irish Language and Culture
- Irish 101
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Diarmuid Ó Dálaigh
- Rónán Ó Domhnaill
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is for anyone, anywhere, who wants to learn Irish. It would also be of use to indigenous learners who wish to recap their language skills.
Outline
- Taisteal/Travel
Fáilte/Welcome
Mise/Myself
An Aimsir Chaite/The Past Tense
Laethanta Saoire/Holidays
An Ghaeltacht - Spotsolas/Spotlight
Ról na mBan/The Role of Women
Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week
Ainmhithe & PeataÃ/Animals & Pets
Fáilte/Welcome
Lámh chúnta/A helping hand
Ainmhithe na hÉireann/Animals of Ireland
Mo PheataÃ/My Pets
Ainmhithe agus Cultúr/Animals and Culture
Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week
Treoracha/Instructions
Fáilte/Welcome
Treoracha/Orders
BÃmis ag bácáil!/Let's bake!
ComharthaÃ/Signs
An Ghaeltacht - Spotsolas/Spotlight
An RúraÃocht/The Ulster Cycle
Súil siar ar an tSeachtain/Review of the Week
Socruithe/Arrangements
Fáilte/Welcome to Week 4
Ag déanamh socruithe/Making arrangements
Ag tabhairt cuiridh/Inviting someone
An Ghaeltacht - Spotsolas/Spotlight
MiotaseolaÃocht & ScéalaÃocht/Mythology & Stories
Deireadh na Seachtaine/End of the Week
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the beauty of the Irish language in this course offered by FutureLearn. Students have praised the course's comprehensive content and engaging teaching methods.
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging teaching methods
Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive content
- Great for beginners
- Responsive instructors
- Helpful community
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited speaking practice
- Some technical issues reported
- Not enough focus on grammar
- Not suitable for advanced learners