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  • BASIC IRISH

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    Who is this course for?
    The basic level course runs for 30 weeks in 10 week blocks with a few holidays between each block of 10 lessons. The term begins in September and runs through to June. This class is suitable for students who are complete beginners to learning Irish. Classes are typically based around developing conversation at this stage. Students will be exposed to speaking, listening, reading and writing material for each topic with the emphasis on developing conversation skills. Grammar is addressed in context only. Students can join during the year however, joining in the second term would require self-study of previous material.
    ContentNo. of weeksOutcomes
    1. Greetings/Language used in class/introducing yourself1 - 2
    • Students are exposed to speaking, reading, listening and writing material in line with each learning area.
    2. Myself and other people - physical description, my family, children and other people3 - 6
    3. Numbers to 30, days of the week.7 -10
    • Knowledge and vocabulary are built upon throughout the year.
    4. Months of year, seasons11 - 12
    5. Colours - describing an item using colours, link to seasons, describing people13 - 14
    • Grammar is addressed in context only
    6. Offering and Asking for things/Food and drink15 - 17
    • Students can opt to complete Cúpla Focal oral exam or complete skills assessment online via TEG
    7. Shops and other facilities18 - 20
    8. Talking about everyday activities/Dialann an Lae21 -25
    9. Introduce verbs/Asking questions/Orders26 - 27
    10. Weather/Holidays/Going places28 - 29
    • Issue of completion certificate- evidence of level for registration the following year.
    11. End of year assessment- progress or retake basic level30

  • IMPROVER

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    Who is this course for?
    The improver level course runs for 30 weeks in 10 week blocks with a few holidays between each block of 10 lessons. The term begins in September and runs through to June. This class is suitable for students who have completed a beginners class. Students will be exposed to speaking, listening, reading and writing material for each topic with the emphasis on developing conversation skills. Grammar is addressed in context for topic 1 – 8 and in more detail for topic 9. Students can join during the year however, joining in the second term would require self-study of previous material.
    ContentNo. of weeksOutcomes
    1. Revision of basic topics- 2 weeks consolidation1 - 2
    • Students develop reading, listening and writing and speaking skills in line with each learning area
    2. Holidays- more in depth than basic level3 - 5
    3. Myself and other people- focus on developing vocabulary7 -10
    4. Hobbies and Pastimes11 - 14
    • Grammar is addressed in context through topics 1-8 and past tense is taught step by step in topic 9
    5. Houses and Homes/My Locality15 - 17
    6. Shops and Public Services18 - 20
    • Students can opt to complete Fáinne Airgead exam or TEG A1/A2 exams
    7. Expressing likes and dislikes21 - 25
    8. Giving instructions and orders26 - 27
    9. Talking in the past tense28 - 29
    10. End of year assessment- progress or retake improvers course30
    • Issue of completion certificate- evidence of level for registration the following year.

  • INTERMEDIATE

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    The intermediate level course runs for 30 weeks in 10 week blocks with a few holidays between each block of 10 lessons. The term begins in September and runs through to June. This class is suitable for students who have completed at least 1-2 years of studying Irish as an adult learner. Students will be exposed to speaking, listening, reading and writing material for each topic with the emphasis on developing conversation skills and broadening vocabulary at this level. Grammar is built into each topic at this level. Students can join during the year however, joining in the second term would require self-study of previous material.
    ContentNo. of weeksOutcomes
    1. Revise and consolidate topics from improver level1 - 2
    • Students develop reading, listening and writing and speaking skills in line with each learning area.
    2. Past tense- more focus on grammar3 - 5
    3. Home Life/School Life/Work Life/Retirement7 -10
    • Knowledge and vocabulary are built upon throughout the year.
    4. Myself and other people- extended writing focus11 - 12
    5. Houses and Environments- local and global13 - 15
    • Grammar strands are planned in all topics
    6. Talking in the Future Tense- Making future plans or arrangements- future tense in context only.16 - 18 18 - 20
    • Students can opt to complete Fáinne Airgead exam or TEG A1/A2 exams
    7. Giving orders/commands21 - 22
    8. Expressing opinions23 - 24
    9. Using common verbs to describe a daily routine25
    10. Present Tense introduction26 - 27
    • Issue of completion certificate- evidence of level for registration the following year.
    11. Silver Fáinne preparation28 - 29
    12. End of year assessment- progress to Advanced level or retake intermediate course30

  • ADVANCED 1

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    Who is this course for?
    The advanced level 1 course is the 1st year of a two year advanced course which runs for 30 weeks in 10 week blocks with a few holidays between each block of 10 lessons. The term begins in September and runs through to June. This class is suitable for students who have been studying Irish for 3 – 4 years as an adult learner. Students develop all language skills at this level, including an introduction to translation skills.
    ContentNo. of weeksOutcomes
    1. Revision of intermediate topics- 2 weeks1 - 2
    • Students develop reading, listening and writing and speaking skills in line with each learning area.
    2. Past tense consolidation- focus on translation skills3 - 5
    3. Holidays, travel and tourism- develop countries/place names- extended writing7 -10 11-12
    • Knowledge and vocabulary are built upon throughout the year.
    4. Talking about everyday events in the present tense- rules and exceptions13 - 15
    5. Present Tense- writing and translation focus16 - 18
    • Grammar strands are planned in all topics
    6. Speaking about yourself and your family- giving personal details, age, jobs, number of children, extended family18 - 20
    • Translation skills are developed at this stage
    7. Cuir i láthair- choice of topic 5 mins presenting21 - 22
    • Students can opt to complete TEG B1/B2 exams
    8. Talking about everyday events in the future tense23 -25
    • GCSE Exam is possible at this level
    9. Future tense- writing and translation focus26 - 27
    10. Translation between all 3 tenses28 - 29
    • Issue of completion certificate- evidence of level for registration the following year.
    11. End of year assessment30

  • ADVANCED 2

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    Who is this course for?
    The advanced level 2 course is the 2nd year of a two year advanced course which runs for 30 weeks in 10 week blocks with a few holidays between each block of 10 lessons. The term begins in September and runs through to June. This class is suitable for students who have been studying Irish for 3 – 4 years as an adult learner. Students develop all language skills at this level, including an introduction to translation skills and a literary text study.
    ContentNo. of weeksOutcomes
    1. Revision of advanced level 1 topics1 - 10
    • Students develop reading, listening and writing and speaking skills in line with each learning area.
    2. Past tense consolidation- focus on translation skills
    3. Holidays, travel and tourism- develop countries/place names
    • Knowledge and vocabulary is built upon throughout the year.
    4. Talking about everyday events in the present tense
    5. Present Tense- writing and translation focus
    • Grammar strands are planned in all topics
    6. Speaking about yourself and your family- giving personal details, age, jobs, number of children, extended family
    • Translation skills are developed at this stage from Irish to English and English to Irish
    7. Talking about everyday events in the future tense11 - 15
    • Students can opt to complete TEG B2/C1 exams
    8. Future tense- writing and translation focus16 - 18
    • GCSE Exam is possible at this level
    9. Translation between all 3 tenses18 - 20
    10. Literary study- choose a poem or short story to study as part of the course (An Béal Bocht)21 -22 23 - 25
    • Fáinne Óir
    11. Using the internet as a resource for Irish26 - 27
    • Issue of completion certificate
    12. Weekly translation tasks
    13. Dictionary work- Pota Focal/Teannglann
    • Students should be able to begin AS Level/HND Irish at this stage
    14. Saibhreas na Gaeilge focus- Náthanna and Seanfhocail28 - 29
    15. Conditional Mood
    16. Gold Fáinne Preparation30

  • ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION

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    Basic
    • Cúpla Focal
    • Certificate of completion
    • TEG Skills assessment at end of the year
    Intermediate
    • Fáinne Airgead
    • TEG A1/A2 level examination
    Advanced
    • Fáinne Óir
    • GCSE Irish External Centre for CCEA
    • TEG B1/B2 level examinations
    • TEG C1 Examinations/HND Diploma in Irish