155 episodes

Discussion podcast for Irish language learners. Bitesize Irish offers self-paced Irish language learning courses, and a private online community including regular conversation practice calls. Based in Limerick, Ireland, since 2010.

Bitesize Irish Podcast Bitesize Irish

    • Society & Culture
    • 3.9 • 12 Ratings

Discussion podcast for Irish language learners. Bitesize Irish offers self-paced Irish language learning courses, and a private online community including regular conversation practice calls. Based in Limerick, Ireland, since 2010.

    Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah

    Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah

    Happy St Patrick's Day! Beannachtaí na féile ort! (Tá súil agam nach bhfuil póit ort!)

    This week we bring you an Agallamh Baill (Member Interview) from the end of 2023, in which New Yorker Deborah tells Niall about her remarkable year of learning Irish. An inspiration to learners everywhere!

    Watch the original interview over at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/a-year-of-irish-interview-with-deborah/

    Bitesize Irish is an online learning platform that includes self-study lessons, an online community and live video calls. Podcast listeners can avail of a special 10% discount monthly or annual membership by going to offer.irish. 


    Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    • 37 min
    Podcast 154: Celtic Myth and Divine Time with Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird

    Podcast 154: Celtic Myth and Divine Time with Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird

    In this episode Eoin talks to Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird about the shared Celtic heritage of Welsh and Irish culture, with a special focus on the mythology of both countries.

    Find links to Gwilym's work and see the original video here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/celtic-myth/

    Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irish
    Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Podcast 153: Dúshláin Foghlama - Learning Challenges

    Podcast 153: Dúshláin Foghlama - Learning Challenges

    In a live Q&A in December Ben and Niall discussed your greatest learning challenges. Amongst the topics discussed were:


    Confidence as a earnerUnderstanding Irish speakersPronunciationConversation/speaking practicePhonetic transcriptions of IrishHow to deal with tricky sounds like dh
    Some of the fantastic resources we recommend:

    www.focloir.ie
    www.teanglann.ie
    www.fuaimeanna.ie
    www.tg4.ie

    Find the full video and more shownotes here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/challenges-learning-irish/

    Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irish
    Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    • 52 min
    Podcast 152: Agallamh Baill le Marian - Member Interview with Marian

    Podcast 152: Agallamh Baill le Marian - Member Interview with Marian

    In the first Agallamh Baill of 2024, Emma talks to Marian from Shropshire and finds out how her daughter's connection to Ireland drew Marian herself closer to the country and the language.

    Watch the original interview over at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-qlL9Uqg6k.

    Bitesize Irish is an online learning platform that includes self-study lessons, an online community and live video calls. Podcast listeners can avail of a special 10% discount monthly or annual membership by going to offer.irish. 
    Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    • 29 min
    Podcast 151: Did the neolithic people of Múchán speak Irish?

    Podcast 151: Did the neolithic people of Múchán speak Irish?

    Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! Happy new year!

    In this episode, Eoin investigates the origins of the Irish language - just how far back does it go in Irish (pre)history? 

    An raibh Gaeilge ag muintir Mhúcháin?

    Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/muchan-hill-fort/

    Go to offer.irish for a special 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish.



    Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    • 38 min
    Podcast 150: Carúl na Nollag - A Christmas Carol

    Podcast 150: Carúl na Nollag - A Christmas Carol

    In the 150th episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Niall and Emma are visited by three ghosts - Taibhse na Nollag atá thart, Taibhse na Nollag san Am i Láthair agus Taibhse na Nollag atá le Teacht -  and they discuss Christmas past, present and future.

    Go to offer.irish for 10% off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Membership gives you access to self-paced courses, an online community and live practice sessions. Why not make it your New Year's Resolution?

    #GaeilgeGachLá
    Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

braoin1 ,

Podcast 026

Bhí Síne thar cionn agus í a chur síos ar Chonradh na Gaeilge agus ar na húdair atá leis an eagraíocht sin. Bhí sé go deas í a chloisteáil agus bhain mé an-taitneamh ar fad as a hagallamh le Eoin.

an anon reviwer ,

Sale pitch

Designed for Americans learning Irish.
Not really teaching Irish for Irish people looking to learn more.
Talking to Americans about their journey learning Irish.
Since the restart it's about half a sales pitch for the online course.
Also slight white pride tones, talking about a mystical connection to ancestry/the Irish language, frequently references Jordan Peterson.

Jacko123456789101112 ,

excellent!

really helpful for finding good gaeilge apps :)

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