Bitesize Irish Podcast Bitesize Irish
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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.
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Podcast 158: From Brooklyn to Bitesize! Member interview with Cathy
In this Agallamh Baill (member interview) Cathy tells Niall about her Irish heritage, how learning a language is similar to learning a musical instrument, and how Bitesize Irish has helped her along her language journey.
Watch the original interview at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/an-irish-brooklynites-journey/
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.
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Podcast 157: Where to use Irish when visiting Ireland
In this Q&A session, Eoin and Ben field questions about where and how to use Irish when visiting Ireland, and other topics.
We mentioned these Irish-language courses for adults in the Gaeltacht:
Oideas Gael, Donegal www.oideas-gael.com
Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Kerry https://www.oidhreacht.ie/
Check out other options too, for example, in Waterford and Conamara.
Information about Irish languages events/businesses/services elsewhere:
www.peig.ie (all Ireland)
www.baclegaeilge.ie (Dublin)
www.gleg.ie (Galway)
https://visitbelfast.com/gaeltacht-quarter/ (Belfast)
Find shownotes and see the original video here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/visiting-ireland-2/
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Podcast 156: Learn how to have conversations step by step
Bitesize Irish founder Eoin and learning content developer Niall talk about some recent updates to the beginner's course Tús Maith and general strategies for learning and practising Irish.
Find the full video and more shownotes here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learn-conversation/
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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.
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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/
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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/
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