Course Description
Intermediate Irish
Limerick College of Further Education
This Intermediate Irish course is suitable for individuals who have a grasp of Irish and want to learn the rules of usage. Questions on any aspect of the language are encouraged.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
• Pronunciation – This will be according
to the guide in Foclóir Póca, called a
Lárchanúint (Middle Dialect).
• Instinct Phrases – Many phrases such
as an bhfuil a fhios agat?; gabh mo
leithscéal; mar sin, dá bhrí sin, dá bharr
sin; níl … ach; etc.
• Verbs and their partners – Learn the
pairings of verbs and prepostions
to avoid awkward translations from
Béarla.
• Using the t-fix, h-fix, eclipsis, and
lenition – When to use any of these
will be discussed and demystified.
• The Copula – You will discover the
many ways that this simple verb can
be used despite its avoidance by many
speakers.
• Feminine and Masculine Nouns –
Tricks to spot which is which, and how
their gender affects the adjcetives
describing them.
• Making New Words – This will be the
topic of the last class. You will learn
the method of coining new words,
using Irish roots.
Course Code | LA021 |
College Name | Limerick College of Further Education |
Course Category | Irish, Languages |
Course Type | Classroom Based |
Course Location | Limerick, Ireland |
Course Fee | €130 |
Course Duration | 10 Weeks |
Course Times | WED 19.00 - 21.30 |
Title of Awarding | Certificate of Attendance |
Course Provider
Limerick College of Further Education
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Limerick College of Further Education
Limerick, Limerick
Republic of Ireland
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