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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

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

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

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

In a live Q&A session Ben and Emma answer your questions about the dialects of Irish. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/dialects-2/... ...and find out free shareable dialect cheat sheet, as mentioned in the discussion, at https://www.bitesize.irish/gachla/dialect-cheat-sheets/. 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

Kevin tells us about his relationship with Irish across three different countries in Europe, and how Bitesize Irish resources such as the online community Pobal have helped him on his aistear foghlama. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learning-irish-in-switzerland-kevin/ Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships.  #GaeilgeGachLá Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

In this seasonal special, Niall talks to his old friend Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at University College Dublin. They discuss Kelly’s background in Chicago, her work as a folklorist and the significance of Halloween – or Samhain – in Irish culture, from the depths of the past right up to the modern day, at home and abroad. The original video can be seen here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/oiche-shamhna-halloween-lore-with-dr-kelly-fitzgerald/ Use the code PODCAST to get 10% off any membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships #GaeilgeGachLá Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Eoin and Niall get together for a mammoth discussion of their favourite Irish proverbs. Which ones do you like? Check out the blogpost with all seanfhocail discussed available to read and hear: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/our-top-irish-language-proverbs/ Get a 10% discount using the code PODCAST at www.bitesize.irish/memberships.  #GaeilgeGachLá Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

In this Q&A session from the archives Ben and Niall answer your questions on the ins and outs of Irish pronunciation - síorthopaic na bhfoghlaimeoirí, an evergreen topic for learners.  Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFOli-hYZKw. Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships.  #GaeilgeGachLá Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

We had a hot spell here in Dublin recently - fómhar na ngéanna (autumn of the geese) - but the season has very definitely changed now. In her member interview Lynne tells us about her background, her trips to Ireland and her experience learning Irish with Bitesize Irish. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lynne-in-donegal/ Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships.  #GaeilgeGachLá Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Summer has ending and the school term has started - what can help you on your Irish language journey this autumn? In a live Q&A session on YouTube Ben and Emma answered questions on the following key topics: how to study when you're stuck for timewhere to practise if you're not in Irelandthe Irish alphabet and pronunciationdictionary recommendationsmeasuring progressinitial mutations: séimhiú, urú etcOld Irish v Modern IrishWatch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/back-to-school/ Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla. https://www.newisland.ie/garry-bannister https://www.newisland.ie/nonfiction/irish-english-thesaurus Watch the video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/garry-bannister/ Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá