Live Q&A: Your Greatest Learning Challenges
Niall and Ben answered questions about how to tackle your greatest challenges in learning to speak the Irish language.
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Topics covered:
00:00 Fáilte isteach
01:16 A brief description of the Bitesize Irish self-study platform, and courses for learners at different stages on their Irish language learning journey.
08:49 Understanding Irish speakers - vagaries in pronunciation, speed of speech etc.
16:07 Practicing actual conversations in Irish
26:45 Conversing with native Irish and other speakers, in person and online.
35:28 The challenges and limitations of providing written pronunciation guides for Irish language words.
43:40 Opportunities to practice live conversation with Bitesize Irish memberships.
49:10 The challenges of Irish spelling and pronunciation
51:36 Maintaining motivation and focus as you progress as a learner
54:15 Tip for pronouncing words - dictionary resources etc.