Irish 201: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture (FutureLearn)

You will cover a range of topics that will help you speak and write about yourself, your home and family along with learning some aspects of Irish grammar. You will hear from Irish speakers who speak and use Irish everyday and learn more about Irish culture through literature, sport and music.

Syllabus

Week 1: Cúlra pearsanta/Your background

Week 2: Cárb as duit?/Where are you from?

Week 3: An Teaghlach/The Family

Week 4: An Teach/The house

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Describe one’s personal background in Irish, such as place of birth, nationality, name, age and home address

- Discuss one’s local area and place of residence

- Describe one’s family in Irish

- Discuss one’s accommodation in Irish

- Engage with pieces of spoken and written Irish based on the themes of the course

- Produce short written tasks using set phrases relating to specific topics covered in the course

- Develop confidence to express information and opinions in Irish relating to the themes of the course

- Explore different aspects of Irish grammar in context

- Engage with elements of Irish culture and mythology through storytelling, music, literature and song