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Irish / Sunday Independent Liam O Maoinlai ‘Learn Irish’ CD CD One
Dia Dhuit. My name is Liam O’Maonlai and I want to welcome you to the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent’s Irish language CD course. There are no books required for this course. Simply sit back and prepare to learn, or relearn, a range of Irish-language expressions that you can then use in your everyday life.
The featured words and phrases are easy to learn, and the full course is spread over 2 CDs, each featuring 6 lessons lasting approximately ten minute each. I will speak the phrase in English and then I’ll say the same thing in Irish. After that, there’ll be a pause for you to practice saying the words in Irish yourself. I will then go on to the next phrase. So let’s begin… Lesson One: Introducing yourself
There are a number of ways of greeting someone in Irish.
When someone says “Dia dhuit”, you reply, “Dia is muire dhuit.” Now, you try it. You can also say any of the following. Listen and repeat. Hello Dia dhuit
Please let me introduce myself Lig dom mé féin a chur in aithne My name is Peadar Peadar is ainm dom
Hi, my name is Seán Hi, Seán is ainm dom
It’s a pleasure to meet you. Tá sé deas bualadh leat
How are you? Conas tá tú?
I’m fine – and you? Tá mé go breá – agus tú féin? Good, thank you. Go maith, go raibh maith agat
I’m from Dublin. Is as Baile Átha Cliath domsa
I’m from Donegal. Is as Dún na nGall dom.
You’re from Kerry? Whereabouts? Is as Ciarraí duit? Cén áit? Kerry is a beautiful place. Tá Ciarraí go hálainn.
Now, listen to these phrases again.
Hello, please let me introduce myself; my name is Seán. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m from Dublin. Are you from Kerry. Kerry is a beautiful place. Dia dhuit, lig dom mé féin a chur in aithne, Seán is ainm dom. Tá sé deas bualadh leat. Is as Baile átha Cliath dom. An as Ciarrai duit? Tá Ciarraí go hálainn. Now listen and then repeat these phrases around leave taking. Well, nice to meet you. Bhuel, deas bualadh leat Goodbye. Slán
See you. Feicfidh mé thú Bye for now. Slán go fóill
Now try putting two of the phrases together to close off an encounter: Well, nice to meet you. Goodbye. Bhuel, deas bualadh leat, slán
Now trying to put a couple of sentences together yourself. Try saying: “Hello, I’m Peadar from Donegal. I’m pleased to meet you.” OK, Hopefully you said something like:
“Is mise Peadar ó Dhún na nGall. Tá sé deas bualadh leat.” And that brings us to the end of our first lesson. You might want to review it until you become familiar with the contents. Lesson Two: Asking for Help
In this lesson we will look at getting information from others. There are a number of ways to approach people. Listen and repeat. Excuse me Gabh mo leithscéal
Hi. Can you help me? Hi. An féidir leat cabhrú liom? Where is? Cá bhfuil…? Please. Le do thoil
Thank you. Go raibh maith agat
I’m looking for the Post Office Táim ag lorg Oifig an Phoist
Now, we will put those phrases into complete sentences. Listen and repeat. Excuse me. Hi! Can you help me please? Where is the post office? Thank you.
Gabh mo leithscéal. Hi. An féidir leat cabhrú liom le do thoil? Cá bhfuil Oifig an Phoist? Go raibh maith agat Good. Some more phrases. Listen and repeat What is the way to…? Cén slí chuig… / Cén treo ina bhfuil…
Can you give me directions to…? An féidir leat treoracha a thabhairt dom chuig I am looking for… Táim ag lorg…
The Main Street An Phríomhshráid
The shops Na siopaí
The beach An trá
Now we’ll join these up into longer sentences. Listen and repeat. What is the way to the beach? Cén treo chuig an trá?
Can you give me directions to the Main Street. An féidir leat treoracha a thabhairt dom go dti an phríomh shráid I am looking for the shops. Táim ag lorg na siopaí
Now try some more sentences. Again, listen and repeat.
The shops are on the Main Street Tá na siopaí ar an bpríomhshráid
The post office is opposite the shops Tá oifig an phoist os comhair na siopaí
The beach is the first left after the shops Tá an trá ar chlé díreach taréis na siopaí
Take the next right for the Main Street Tóg an chéad chasadh eile ar dheis le dul go dtí an Phríomhshráid
Now listen to the next sentence in English and then attempt to say it in Irish yourself.
Hi. Can you help me? I am looking for the beach. Is it the next left after the Post Office? Oh. The first right on the Main Street. Thank you. Ok. It goes like this:
Hi. An féidir leat cabhrú liom? Táim ag lorg na trá. An bhfuil sí ar chlé tar éis Oifig an Phoist? Oh, an chéad chasadh ar dheis ar an bPríomhshráid. Go raibh maith agat.
Now try it again yourself. Now we’ll look at more examples of seeking help. Listen and repeat. Excuse me. I need some help. Gabh mo leithscéal, tá cúnamh uaim How can I help you? Conas gur féidir liom cabhrú leat/
I’m looking for the Seaview B and B Táim ag lorg B&B an Seaview. Do you know the address? An bhfuil an seoladh agat?
Yes. It’s in the townland of Conlin. Tá. Tá sé i mbaile fearainn Conlin
OK, I know it now. You need to go back the way you came. Ok, Tá sé agam anois. Caithfidh tú dul arais an tslí a tháinig tú Right. Ceart go leor
Then take the second left after de Rossa’s pub. Tóg an dara casadh ar chlé tar éis teach tabhairne de Rossa Yes. Sea
And you’ll see it on your right, 200 metres later. Agus feicfidh tú é ar dheis, dhá chéad méadar ar aghaidh That’s great. Thank you very much. Sin iontach. Go raibh mile maith agat
And if we join some of the phrases up. Listen and repeat.
The Seaview B and B is in the townland of Conlin. To get there, you take the second left after de Rossa’s pub and, after 200 metres, you’ll see it on your right. Tá B&B an Seaview i mbaile fearainn Conlin. Le dul ann, tóg an dara casadh ar chlé tar éis teach tabhairne de rossa agus dhá chéad méadar ina dhiaidh sin, feicfidh tu ar dheis é.
Now we will look at correcting misunderstandings! Listen and repeat.
Do you understand? An dtuigeann tú
Where is? Cá bhfuil?
I have some Irish. Tá roinnt Gaeilge agam
I need some help Tá cúnamh uaim
Do you speak Irish? An bhfuil Gaeilge agat?
Please speak slowly. Labhair go mall le do thoil
Can you repeat that please. Abair sin arís le do thoil? I don’t understand. Ní thuigim
Try some of these phrases again.
I have some Irish. Please speak slowly. Tá roinnt Gaeilge agam. Labhair go mall le do thoil I don’t understand. Can you repeat that please. Ní thuigim. Abair sin aris le do thoil? Asking the time. Listen and repeat. Excuse me. What time is it? Gabh mo leithscéal, cén t-am é? It is two-thirty Tá sé leathuair tar éis a dó
What time do the shops open? Cén t-am a osclaíonn na siopaí
The shops open at nine o’clock. Osclaíonn na siopaí ag a naoi a chlog When does the bar close? Cathain a dhúnann an béar?
The bar closes at midnight. Dúnann an béar ag meán oíche
Now we will conclude this section by recapping on the vocabulary learned over the last 2 lessons. Listen and repeat.
Hello Dia dhuit
Hi Hi
My name is… ….. is ainm dom
Nice to meet you Deas bualadh leat
Excuse me Gabh mo leithscéal
Can you help me? An féidir leat cabhrú liom
Please Le do thoil
Thank you Go raibh maith agat Goodbye Slán See you Feicfidh mé thu Post office Oifig an Phoist
What is the way to…? Cén tslí chuig…
Can you give me directions to…? An féidir leat treoracha a thabhairt dom go dtí I am looking for… Táim ag lorg
The Main Street An phríomhshráid The shops na siopaí
The beach an trá
Opposite os comhair The first an chéad
Left (on the left) clé ( ar chlé)
Right ( on the right) deas ( ar dheis) After tar éis
(the)Next (one) an chéad cheann eile The address an seoladh
Pub teach tabhairne That’s great sin iontach
Thank you very much go raibh míle maith agat Do you understand? An dtuigeann tú
I don’t understand Ni thuigim
Do you speak Irish? An bhfuil Gaeilge agat
Speak slowly Labhair go mall What time is it? Cén t-am é
It is two-thirty Tá sé leathuair taréis a dó Nine o’clock. Naoi a chlog Midnight meán oíche Open oscail Close dún
Lesson Three: Weather
This is one of our favourite topics in Ireland, so as before, listen and repeat. It is hot. Tá sé te
It is sunny. Tá sé grianmhar
The sky is blue. Tá an spéir gorm
It is 25 degrees today Tá an teocht ag fiche cúig céim inniu
There is a strong breeze. Tá gaoth láidir ann The weather is terrible. Tá an aimsir uafásach
It’s cold and grey today with a strong breeze. Tá sé fuar inniu, agus tá an ghaoth láidir Now, listen to these phrases and repeat.
The sky is blue and it’s 25 degrees today. Tá an spéir gorm agus tá an teocht ag fiche cúig céim inniu It’s cloudy with a strong breeze today. Tá sé scamallach agus tá gaoth láidir ann inniu Now try saying, “Today is cold and cloudy.”
Tá sé fuar agus scamallach inniu
Good. Now what about, “it’s hot and the sky is blue.” Tá sé te agus tá an spéir gorm
Oh, Oh. Here comes the rain! OK, as always, listen and repeat. It is drizzling. Tá salachar báistí ann
It’s pouring rain. Tá sé ag stealladh báistí There are hailstones. Tá clocha sneachta ann It will snow tonight. Tá sneachta air anocht
What is the forecast? Cad é tuar na haimsire?
It’s a fine day. Lá breá
There are hailstones and it will snow later. Tá clocha sneachta ann agus beidh sé ag cur sneachta níos déanaí
Now on to not so good weather. Listen and repeat.
Now try saying, “it’s drizzling rain tonight.”
It’s hot and sunny and the sky is blue today. Tá sé te agus grianmhar agus tá an spéir gorm inniu It is cold. Tá sé fuar
It is cloudy. Tá se scamallach
The sky is grey. Tá an spéir liath
Is rain forecast for tonight? Bhfuil básiteach geallta anocht?
Tá salachar báisti ann anocht Now the weather in the different seasons
In spring, you get sun and showers. San earrach bíonn idir ghrian agus cheathanna againn
In summer, you get long sunny days. Sa Samhradh, bíonn laethannta fada grianmhara againn
In autumn, strong winds blow the leaves off the trees. San Fhómhar, séideann gaoth láidir na duilleoga de na crainnte In winter it rains a lot. Sa Gheimhreadh, bíonn sé ag cur báistí go minic Sometimes we get snow and ice. Uaireannta bionn sioc agus sneachta again
Now try saying “There are no boats permitted on the Blue Flag Beach”
Níl cead aon bhád a bheith ar an trá leis an mbrat gorm
Now try saying, “This sandy beach is safe for the kids to go swimming.”
Can you say, “In autumn, you get strong winds.” in Irish?
Tá an trá ghaineamhach sábhailte do na páisti le dul ag snámh
San Fhomhar, bíonn gaoth láidir againn
Now, we will consider other types of outdoor activities. Listen and repeat.
Lesson Four: Holidays
If you holiday on the West coast, you may well find that you are in an Irish-speaking area. Don’t be afraid to try your Irish out on them! First let’s look at activities centred around the beach. Listen and repeat. Sean wants to go fishing. Teastaíonn ó Sheán dul ag iascaireacht We wish to hire a boat. Ba mhaith linn bád a fháil ar cíos
Is this beach safe for swimming? An bhfuil sé sábháilte dul ag snámh ar an trá seo Are jet skis permitted on this beach? An bhfuil jet skis ceadaithe ar an trá seo? This is a blue flag beach. Tá brat gorm ag an trá seo
There are two lifeguards on duty. Tá beirt gharda slándála ar dualgas The tide is coming in. Tá an taoide ag Líonadh
The tide is out. Tá an taoide tráite
The kids love the sandy beach. Is breá leis na páisti trá deas gaineamhach
Putting some of these together, we get:
[The kids love the blue flag sandy beach.] Is breá leis na páistí an trá ghaineamhach leis an mbrat gorm
There are no jetskis permitted so instead we hired a boat. Níl jetskis ceadaithe ar an trá, agus thóg muid bád ar cíos in ionad
This beach is safe for swimming – there is a lifeguard on duty. Tá sé sábháilte snámh ag an trá seo – tá beirt ghard slándála ar dualgas
We love hiking up the mountains siúl sna sléibhte
is breá linn dul ag
Is there a golf course near-by? An bhfuil galfchursa in aice láimhe Let’s go horse-riding.
Téanaim ag marcaiocht
Is it safe to cycle on these roads? dul ag rothaíocht ar na bóithre seo
An bhfuil sé sábháilte
We want to play tennis this morning. leadóg a imirt ar maidin
Teastaíonn uainn
Is there a market day in the town? mhargaidh ar an mbaile?
An bhfuil aon lá
Is there a charge into the Gardens? ag dul isteach sna gáirdíní?
An bhfuil táille le híoc
We will watch the match tomorrow afternoon. ar an gcluiche trathnóna amárach
What are the sights worth visiting? ar chóir duinn cuairt a thabhairt orthu?
Féachfaimid
Cad iad na háiteanna
Now try these longer phrases We want to play tennis this morning and cycle into town this afternoon.
Teastaíonn uainn leadóg a imirt ar maidin agus dul isteach sa bhaile ar na rothair tráthnóna Is it safe to go horse riding up the mountains?
An bhfuil sé sábháilte dul ag marcaíocht sna sléibhte?
Now try this yourself: “Is there a golf course near the gardens?” An bhfuil galfchursa in aice leis na gáirdíní
Good and try this: “Is tomorrow market day in the town?” An bhfuil margadh ar siul ar an mbaile amárach Now, some indoor activities. Listen and repeat Is there a swimming pool in the town? An bhfuil linn snámha sa bhaile?
What are the opening hours of the leisure centre? Céard iad uaireannta oscailte an ionaid scith? Do you have to be a member of the gym? An gcaithfidh tu bheith i do bhall den gym?
Where can we hear some live music on Saturday? Cén áit gur féidir linn roinnt ceoil a chloisteáil an satharn seo? Is there a cover charge? An bhfuil táille le híoc?
We are going to the cinema tomorrow Táimid ag dul go dti an phictiúrlann amárach
Is the night club open on Wednesdays? An bhfuil an club oíche ar oscailt dé Céadaoin Is there a late night taxi service? An bhfuil seirbhis taxi deireannach san oíche
Now try these combined phrases. Is there a cover charge for the night club? An bhfuil táille don chlub oiche
The leisure centre has a swimming pool and a gym. Tá linn snámha agus gym ag an ionad scíth
Good and try this: “Is there a late night taxi service on Wednesdays?” an bhfuil seirbhís taxi déanach ar an gCéadaoin
And finally, try this: “There is live music at the night club on Saturday.” Tá ceol beo sa chlub oíche ar an Satharn
Now we will conclude this session by recapping on the vocabulary learned over the last 2 lessons. Listen and repeat. Hot. te
Sunny grianmhar
The sky an spéir
Blue. gorm
Degrees céim Today inniu Cold fuar
Cloudy scamallach Grey liath
Strong breeze gaoth láidir
It is drizzling tá salachar báisti ann
It’s pouring rain tá sé ag stealladh báisti Hailstones clocha sneachta Snow sneachta Ice sioc
Forecast tuar Spring earrach
Summer samhradh Autumn fómhar
Winter geimhreadh
Fishing ag iascaireacht
Hire a boat bád a thogáil ar cíos Beach trá
Safe sábháilte
Swimming ag snámh
Blue flag brat gorm
Lifeguards garda slándála
The gym an gym
Live music ceol beo
On duty ar dualgas
Saturday Dé Sathairn
Sandy gaineamhach
Cinema pictiurlann
The tide an taoide
Hiking ag siúl
Cover charge táille
Night club club oiche
Mountains sléibhte
Wednesday Dé Céadaoin
Horse-riding. Ag marcaíocht
Lesson Five: Food
Golf course galfchursa
Cycle (cycling) ag rothaíocht Roads bóithre
Play tennis (playing tennis) ag imirt leadoige This morning ar maidin The match an cluiche Tomorrow amárach The town an baile
Visiting ag tabhairt cuairt ar..
the Gardens na garraíocha
Swimming pool linn snámha
Opening hours uaireannta oscailte
The leisure centre an tIonad scith A member ball
Late night taxi service seirbhis taxi déanach san oíche Ordering food is a perfect opportunity to practice your Irish, so listen and repeat: I am hungry Tá ocras orm
We are hungry Tá ocras orainn
The children are hungry Tá ocras ar na páistí
Breakfast is at eight. Beidh an bricfeasta ag a hocht Let’s meet for lunch. Buailfimís le chéile don lón
We eat dinner in the evening Ithimid an dinnéar tráthnóna
I am hungry, let’s meet for lunch. Tá ocras orm, buailfimis le chéile don lón Now, listen to these phrases and repeat.
We eat dinner in the evening when the children are hungry. Ithimid an dinnéar tráthnóna nuair atá ocras ar na páistí Let’s meet for breakfast. Buailfimis le chéile don bhricfeasta
Now try saying: “I am hungry, let’s meet for dinner.” < pause for the student to answer followed by the phrase in Irish.> Tá ocras orm, buailfimis le chéile don dinnéar
Now we’ll consider some things to eat and drink. Listen and repeat.
We eat fish on Fridays ithimid iasc ar an Aoine
I prefer coffee to tea. Is fearr liom caifé ná tae
I’m vegetarian. Feoilséantoir mise
He had toast every morning. Bhí tósta aige gach maidin
She eats cereal (cornflakes) for supper itheann sí gránbharr (calóga arbhar ) don suipéar
We have a snack at eleven in the morning. Bíonn smailc bheag le n-ithe againn gach maidin ag a haon déag I like a sandwich for lunch. Is maith liom ceapaire don lón
Would you like a ham sandwich or a toasted cheese sandwich? Ar mhaith leat ceapaire liabháis, nó ceapaire cáise tóstáilte? My favourite lunch is vegetarian panini. Mo rogha lóin ná panini gan feoil
Can I have a bottle of sparking water, please. Ba mhaith liom buidéal uisce coipthe le do thoil
I eat five portions of fruit and vegetable every day. Ithim cúig chuid de thorthaí agus de ghlasrai gach lá Now listen to these phrases and repeat.
I’m a meat and two veg person. Fear feoil agus glasraí mise
My son is allergic to peanuts. Ní féidir le mo mhac pís thalún a ithe
Now, listen to these phrases and repeat. I never eat meat. Ní ithim feol riamh
I would like soup as a starter. Ba mhaith liom anraith mar réamhchúrsa Now try saying, “We love fish.”
Is breá linn iasc
Now some phrases around entertaining. Listen and repeat. Would you like to come to dinner? Ar mhaith leat teacht chuig dinnéir?
We are having a dinner party on Saturday. Beidh cóisir dinnéir againn ar an Satharn
I have coffee and toast for breakfast. Bíonn caife agus tósta agam don bhricfeasta
We need caterers to help. Tá lónadóirí ag teastáil chun cúnamh a thabhairt
I would like a toasted ham sandwich for lunch. Ba mhaith liom ceapaire liabháis tóstálta don lón
Now try saying, “I have coffee at eleven in the morning.” Bíonn caifé agam ag a haon déag ar maidin
Now try saying, “I would like a cheese sandwich for lunch.”
Ba mhaith liom ceapaire cáise don lón
OK. Some more phrases around food.
Would you like soup? Ar mhaith leat anraith/
I never eat a starter. Ní ithim réamhbhia riamh We love junk food. Is brea linn bia canta
I am inviting six guests. Tá cuireadh tugtha agam do sheisear
The guests arrive at eight Tiocfaidh na haíonna ag a hocht
And combining some of these phrases:
We need caterers to help with our dinner party. Tá lonadóiri ag teastáil chun cúnamh a thabhairt leis an gcóisir dinnéir
I am inviting six guests to dinner on Saturday. Tá cuireadh tugtha agam do sheisear teacht chuig dinnéar ar an Satharn Now try saying, “We are having a dinner party.”
Táimid chun cóisir dinnéir a bheith againn Now can you say, “Would you like to come to dinner on Saturday?” Ar mhaith leat teacht chun dinnéir Dé Sathairn?
Lesson Six: Drink
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Would you like a drink? Ar mhaith leat deoch?
Would you like red or white wine? “Ar mhaith leat fíon dearg nó fíon geal a bheith agat?”
Once again, this is a great opportunity to use your Irish, so repeat after me…
Do you drink tea? An ólann tú tae/
Would you like a cup of coffee? Ar mhaith leat cupán caifé?
Have you got decaffeinated coffee? An bhfuil caife gan caiféin agat?
I like tap water with ice. Is maith liom uisce ón sconna le leac oighir
The kids love lemonade. Is brea leis na páistí liomanáid Fruit juice is best for children. Sú tortha is fearr do na páistí
Milk is good for you. Tá bainne go maith duit
Now try saying, “I would like some white wine please.” Ba mhaith liom fíon geal a bheith agam le do thoil Now some phrases to use in a pub. A pint of lager (beer) please. Pionta beoir le do thoil
What stout do you sell? Cén leann dubh atá ar díol agat? A glass of cider Gloine leanna úill (cider)
Now, listen to these phrases and repeat.
A whiskey with red lemonade Uisce beatha le liomanáid dearg
I would like a glass of lemonade with ice please. Ba mhaith liom gloine liomanáide le leac oighir le do thoil
Are children allowed in the bar? An bhfuil cead ag páisti a bheith sa bheár?
Would you like a cup of tea? Ar mhaith leat cupán tae?
Now try saying, “I would like a coffee please.”
Ba mhaith liom caifé le do thoil
Now listen to these phrases and repeat. I am thirsty Tá tart orm
Spring water is good for you. Tá fíoruisce go maith duit
I would like a pint of milk. Ba mhaith liom pionta bainne a bheith agam
Would you like some wine? Ar mhaith leat braon fíona Red or white? Dearg nó geal/
This wine is very good. Tá an fíon seo thar barr
Now, listen to these phrases and repeat.
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