Irish refresher for public service interview

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Carmel

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Hi

I am applying for a job in a local authority and there are extra marks available if you can display a good knowledge of Irish.

I got an A in the Leaving Cert. but that is a long time ago and I would need to do some kind of refresher course. Am based in Dublin, southside.

Can anyone advise a good place to look. Have checked evening courses.ie but didn't see anything suitable.


Thanks
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My advice would be to get a couple of private grinds, its amazing after a couple of hours of speaking to someone in Irish how quickly it comes back to you.

Good luck with your interview.
 
Agree with Carmel. Also, pick a few topics and make up something about them.
e.g. what to do in spare time, family info, schools you went to, your job etc.

I used to have a set number of 'stories' and try and direct the conversation around so I could talk about the topics I had practiced. Of course u need to be subtle about it so its not obvious what you're doing.

Also, dont be reluctant to use a few English words if you get stuck. You often hear irish speakers doing this and it sounds better than stumbling along, searching for the right word.

Go n-eiri an t-adh leat!
 
No harm watching a bit of TG4. The news can be good for picking up on the current topics and the Irish for words like recession
 
You could try Conradh na Gaeilge or Gael Linn. They both offer Irish classes in Dublin. I think that they also offer courses based on the new certification system for adults learning Irish. My friend did it - I think it's called teg. Good luck.
 
There is a very good multimedia course available called Turas Teanga, consisting of cds and a book. I used it myself (bought it in Easons)when I needed to refresh my Irish and found it very useful. You might even find it at a local library.
Best of luck with the interview.
 
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