Brief Introduction
Develop your Irish language skills whilst discovering Irish culture with Dublin City University.Course Summary
Explore Irish language and culture with this online course for adults. Learn practical speaking skills and gain insights into Irish heritage and traditions.Key Learning Points
- Develop practical speaking skills in Irish
- Gain insights into Irish culture and heritage
- Learn at your own pace with flexible online study
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop practical Irish speaking skills
- Gain a deeper understanding of Irish culture and heritage
- Learn at your own pace and schedule
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of the English language
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Interactive learning activities
- Community discussion forums
Similar Courses
- Irish Language and Culture for Beginners
- Irish History and Society
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- MáirÃn Nic Eoin
- Diarmuid Ó MaolalaÃ
Related Books
Requirements
- The course is designed for adult elementary Irish language learners looking to work towards intermediate level. This may include the Irish diaspora, international Irish language and cultural enthusiasts, indigenous learners of the language who wish to learn the language from scratch again and anyone who wants to learn the basics of Irish and the culture associated with it.
Outline
- Week 1 - The Body and Health Fáilte go Irish 203/Welcome to Irish 203 An Duine/The Person Sláinte/Health Pearsantacht/Personality Athbhreithniú/Review Gaelphobal Mhuineacháin/Monaghan Irish-language community Céard atá foghlamtha agat?/What have you learned? Week 2 - Food and Drink Fáilte go Seachtain 2/Welcome to Week 2 Bia agus Deoch/Food and Drink Cuireadh chun Béile/An Invitation to Dine Cleachtaimis/Let's practise Gaelphobal Mhuineacháin/Monaghan Irish-language community Cultúr na hÉireann/Irish Culture Céard atá foghlamtha agat?/What have you learned? Week 3 - Sport Fáilte go Seachtain 3/Welcome to Week 3 Caitheamh Aimsire/Hobbies Spórt/Sport BallraÃocht/Membership Cleachtaimis/Let's practise Gaelphobal Mhuineacháin/Monaghan Irish-language community Cultúr na hÉireann/Irish Culture Céard atá foghlamtha agat?/What have you learned? Week 4 - Music Fáilte go Seachtain 4/Welcome to Week 4 Caitheamh Aimsire/Hobbies Cleachtaimis!/Let's Practise! Athbhreithniú/Revision Cultúr na hÉireann/Irish Culture Céard atá foghlamtha agat?/What have you learned?
Summary of User Reviews
The Irish Language and Culture for Adults course on FutureLearn has received rave reviews from learners. Many users have highlighted the engaging and interactive nature of the course, which makes learning Irish enjoyable and fun.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and interactive course
- Great for beginners
- Good mix of grammar and conversation practice
- Excellent resources provided
- Friendly and supportive community
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace too fast
- A few technical issues reported
- Not enough emphasis on spoken Irish
- Some users would like more advanced content
- Not suitable for those who prefer traditional classroom learning
Irish 202: Irish Language and Culture for Adults
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Develop your Irish language skills whilst discovering Irish culture with Dublin City University. Week 1 - The Body and Health Fáilte go Irish 203/Welcome to Irish 203...
