I really enjoyed the course, and my Irish improved a lot throughout. The teacher was excellent - knowledgeable, talented and kind.
The teacher was knowledgeable, patient and articulate and her love for the language was always apparent.
Would you like to improve your Irish in a fun, interactive class with learners from around the world? Now you can with Gaelchultúr’s live online classes. Each course lasts ten weeks and will commence the week beginning 19 June 2023. Learners will attend a two-hour class one day per week.
There are 8 different levels of the course available, so whether you’re a complete beginner or a grammar whiz, we have a course that caters to your specific language needs.
This course includes:
• 20 hours of live classes with an expert teacherTo attend the live online classes, the only requirements will be a headset with a microphone (a USB headset, if possible), a laptop or desktop computer and a reasonably good broadband connection. A digital booklet will be sent to learners before the beginning of the course and they will be able to use this material during the classes and for studying between classes.
This course is delivered completely online so you can log in and learn Irish with us from anywhere in the world. We make learning Irish fun by creating enjoyable, engaging classes for our learners. Throughout the course, learners will have an opportunity to raise a virtual hand and ask the teacher questions. Pair work and group work activities will also be an integral part of every session.
Did you know that the content of Gaelchultúr’s courses changes every term? You can take the same level three times (in spring, summer and autumn) and the course content will be different each time!
Beginners (A1) This level is aimed at those who have no knowledge of the Irish language or who know only a few words and phrases. The class is not suitable for anyone who has recently attended a beginners course or who has studied Irish at secondary school. The emphasis is on developing speaking and listening skills and grammar is taught in context for the most part. By the end of the course participants will have learnt how to engage in basic everyday interactions, talk about themselves and their background, the work they do, etc. and will have acquired a basic knowledge of grammar.
Elementary (A2) This level is suitable for those who have already attended a beginners class or who are able to communicate at a basic level in Irish (they can greet people, for example, and introduce themselves). The material covered in the beginners class is revised at the beginning of the course but the class then progresses to other topics not covered at the lower level. As with the beginners level, the emphasis is on developing speaking and listening skills and grammar is taught in context for the most part.
Lower Intermediate (B1) This level is intended for those who have studied Irish at school, perhaps a good number of years ago, who understand a great deal of the language but have had few opportunities to use it in recent years. Some basic language is taught at the beginning of the course, but the class then progresses at a faster pace than a lower level class would. The emphasis is on developing speaking and listening skills but students are also given the opportunity to read and to write the language. Grammar is taught in context, as it is required.
Upper Intermediate (B2) Suitable for people who are comfortable speaking Irish and who use the language from time to time – in a social context, for example. Participants have an opportunity to extend their vocabulary and to learn more about Irish grammar. The topics discussed in class are more challenging than those covered at the lower intermediate level and there is also a greater emphasis on reading.
Advanced 1 (C1) Aimed at those who have a reasonable fluency in Irish but who have little experience of discussing more challenging topics (current affairs and technology, for example). Participants have an opportunity to add to their vocabulary and range of idiomatic expressions and to improve their grammar. A wide range of topics is discussed in the classes.
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20 June 2023 Register nowGaelchultúr has developed comprehensive syllabuses and every class at every level follows these syllabuses.
The communicative approach to language teaching is used by Gaelchultúr’s teachers, giving learners the opportunity to play an active part in each class.
A strong emphasis is placed on group and pair work and learners therefore have a chance to practise what they’ve been taught. The main focus is on speaking and listening in all classes (with the exception of Cruinneas sa Ghaeilge), but reading and writing activities also feature.
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Ranganna.com is an e-learning website that lets you learn every-day Irish independently. In short, it is the best place to learn Irish online.
