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Learning conversational Irish in one month

Hellotree · 2015-10-22 16:18:12

Hi, I am pursuing a career as a librarian. I am applying for a job as a Library assistant. I have a BA and MSc in Psychology and a good deal of work experience however I am concerned about doing the 10 minute oral test in Irish. I was weak at Irish during my leaving and it is about 15 years since I spoke a word. Any advice…

22-10-2015 4:18pm

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Hellotree

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Hi,
I am pursuing a career as a librarian. I am applying for a job as a Library assistant. I have a BA and MSc in Psychology and a good deal of work experience however I am concerned about doing the 10 minute oral test in Irish.

I was weak at Irish during my leaving and it is about 15 years since I spoke a word. Any advice on how to learn it within a month before my interview (if I get it)?

Please help, I really want to go down this career path.

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#2 22-10-2015 4:51pm

byhookorbycrook

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Where are you based?

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#3 22-10-2015 4:58pm

Hellotree

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I'm in the midlands, Laois

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#4 22-10-2015 4:59pm

Hellotree

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The job is in Dublin

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#5 22-10-2015 6:56pm

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Try Duolingo.com

Good luck!

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#6 22-10-2015 7:17pm

byhookorbycrook

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Not sure if it still runs but in Portlaoise Library there used to be a Ciorcal Comhrá which met to chat as Gaeilge each Wednesday from 5.15pm-6.30pm.
I'd also suggest you listen to Raidio na Gaeltachta and watch TG4 too.

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#7 22-10-2015 7:58pm

Hellotree

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Thank you Cliona99, I'll look into that.

Thank you byhookorbycrook I will give them a ring tomorrow.

Open to more suggestions also

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