Frantic As Gaeilge

andyneb

I'm attempting to attain a HL C3 in Irish in the coming LC (2010). I have very basic Irish, having only studied it from sixth class till 2nd year due to being exempt. I realise that I am trying to cram in a huge amount of work into very little time, however I'm not working at the moment and am concentrating solely on working on the Irish. Luckily, I pick up languages easily(I speak 3 other European ones)

I am hoping that people might be able to recommend the best way to go about learning. Doing 1-1 grinds, or go down to the gaeltacht (anyone in particular?). I've been into Gael Linn, and Conradh na Gaeilge, but they only offer group classes, whereas I am looking for something super-intensive.

ANY suggestions that people have would be of immense help. Thanks

Jay P

Definitely get 1 on 1 grinds. I'd imagine they'd be the most ideal thing for you. But you need to do more than just that. Listening to Radió na Life and/or Radió na Gaeltachta would help to actually hear the language beeing spoken. You mightn't know what they're saying in the beginning, but you'll hear a few words, and the words will eventually turn into sentances. You should also watch TG4 for the same reason. You'll start to hear complete sentances, but you'll also have the subtitles so you'll know exactly what's being said.

Hopefully this helps

misslt

Ba choir duit bheith ag cleactadh le Gaelgoiri eile i mo bharuil! Agus is aiseanna iontact iad RnaG agus TG4!

I find practice with other irish speakers the best, to be honest! I did irish for 7 years in secondary (in the north) and then I chose it as an elective in UCD - I was totally lost with the new dialect etc - but Raidio na Gaeltachta and TG4 were lifesavers!

If you have a flair for languages, you should have no trouble

gaeilgegrinds

PM me with any questions. All suggestions so far are excellent. If you really want it, you will get it.