Irish Learning Community and Resources

Dia daoibh, a chairde!

We're delighted to invite you to our Irish Language Q&A Session on Monday, December 16th!

Cad é Seisiún Ceisteanna agus Freagraí? | What is a Q&A Session?

This is your opportunity to ask questions directly to a fluent Irish speaker in a supportive, relaxed environment. Whether you're curious about pronunciation, confused about grammar, or wondering about Irish culture and traditions, this session is for YOU.

Sonraí an Tseisiúin | Session Details:

Dáta | Date: Dé Luain, 16 Nollaig 2024 | Monday, 16th December 2024 Am | Time: 2pm CET / 3pm Irish time Fad | Duration: Thart ar uair an chloig | Approximately 60 minutes Ardán | Platform: Microsoft Teams Bí linn anseo | Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjI0NzI4OTUtYmM3Ni00MjNjLTg0NTYtYjZmMjk2MjhiNDkw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229e63f919-52a1-47ab-8a31-7a32f23c96a9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223d9cf1dd-a29c-4551-acaa-741f2088d53e%22%7d

Cén fáth a bheith páirteach? | Why Join?

• Get personalised answers to your specific Irish language questions | Faigh freagraí pearsanta ar do cheisteanna Gaeilge
• Practise listening to natural Irish conversation | Cleachtaigh éisteacht le comhrá nádúrtha Gaeilge
• Connect with fellow learners in our community | Ceangail le foghlaimeoirí eile inár bpobal
• Learn from others' questions - you're probably not the only one wondering! | Foghlaim ó cheisteanna daoine eile
• No question is too basic or too complex - all levels are welcome | Tá gach leibhéal fáilte - níl aon cheist ró-shimplí nó ró-chasta

Cad is féidir leat a fhiafraí? | What Can You Ask About?

Gramadach | Grammar

• "How do I use the past tense?" | "Conas a úsáidim an aimsir chaite?"
• "What's the difference between 'tá' and 'is'?" | "Cad é an difríocht idir 'tá' agus 'is'?"
• "Can you explain lenition simply?" | "An féidir leat séimhiú a mhíniú go simplí?"

Foclóir | Vocabulary

• "What's the Irish word for...?" | "Cad é an focal Gaeilge ar...?"
• "How do I say...?" | "Conas a deirim...?"
• "What are some useful everyday phrases?" | "Cad iad roinnt frásaí úsáideacha laethúla?"

Fuaimniú | Pronunciation

• "How do I pronounce 'Gaeilge'?" | "Conas a fhuaimnítear 'Gaeilge'?"
• "Can you help with 'bh' and 'mh' sounds?" | "An féidir cabhrú liom le fuaimeanna 'bh' agus 'mh'?"
• "What about regional accents?" | "Cad faoi bhlasanna réigiúnacha?"

Cultúr | Culture

• "What are Christmas traditions in Ireland?" | "Cad iad traidisiúin na Nollag in Éirinn?"
• "Tell me about Irish music and celebrations!" | "Inis dom faoi cheol agus ceiliúradh na hÉireann!"
• "How do Irish speakers use the language daily?" | "Conas a úsáideann cainteoirí Gaeilge an teanga go laethúil?"

Cleachtadh | Practice

• "How can I practise speaking?" | "Conas is féidir liom labhairt a chleachtadh?"
• "What resources do you recommend?" | "Cad iad na hacmhainní a mholann tú?"
• "How do I stay motivated?" | "Conas a fhanann mé spreagtha?"

Fócas Speisialta na Nollag | Special December Focus:

Since we're meeting during the Christmas season, we'll have extra time for questions about Irish Christmas vocabulary, seasonal greetings, and winter traditions in Ireland!

Ós rud é go bhfuilimid ag bualadh le chéile le linn séasúr na Nollag, beidh am breise againn do cheisteanna faoi fhoclóir na Nollag, beannachtaí séasúracha, agus traidisiúin an gheimhridh in Éirinn!

Cé ba cheart freastal? | Who Should Attend?

Tá fáilte roimh gach duine! Everyone is welcome! This session is perfect if you:

• Are new to Irish and have basic questions | Tá tú nua don Ghaeilge agus tá ceisteanna bunúsacha agat
• Have been learning for a while and need clarification | Tá tú ag foghlaim le tamall agus teastaíonn soiléiriú uait
• Want to hear how fluent speakers explain concepts | Ba mhaith leat cloisteáil conas a mhíníonn cainteoirí líofa coincheapa
• Enjoy learning from others' questions | Bain sult as foghlaim ó cheisteanna daoine eile
• Want to feel more connected to the Irish learning community | Ba mhaith leat bheith níos ceangailte leis an bpobal foghlama Gaeilge

Nóta do Thosaitheoirí | A Note for Beginners:

If you're brand new to Irish or feeling nervous - tá tú díreach an duine atá uainn! - you're exactly who this session is for! There's no pressure to speak Irish during the session if you're not comfortable. You can ask your questions in English, and simply being present will help your learning.

Mar a deir muid as Gaeilge: "Is fearr ceist a chur ná bheith amú faoi dhó" - It's better to ask a question than to be confused twice!

Conas Páirt a Ghlacadh | How to Participate:

Roimh an Seisiún | Before the Session:

1. Think about questions you've had whilst learning Irish | Smaoinigh ar cheisteanna a bhí agat agus tú ag foghlaim Gaeilge
2. Review recent lessons or blog posts and note what confused you | Athbhreithnigh ceachtanna nó postálacha blog le déanaí
3. (Optional) Submit questions in advance by commenting below | (Roghnach) Cuir ceisteanna isteach roimh ré sa rannán tráchtanna
4. Test your Microsoft Teams connection using the link above | Tástáil do nasc Microsoft Teams

Le linn an Tseisiúin | During the Session:

1. Click the Teams link above at 2pm CET / 3pm Irish time | Cliceáil ar an nasc Teams ag 2in CET / 3in am na hÉireann
2. Use the chat or raise your hand to ask questions | Úsáid an comhrá nó ardaigh do lámh chun ceisteanna a chur
3. Listen to others' questions and answers | Éist le ceisteanna agus freagraí daoine eile
4. Take notes on helpful explanations | Tóg nótaí ar mhínithe cabhrach

Mura féidir leat freastal go beo? | Can't Attend Live?

If you can't make the session but have questions, post them in the comments below. We'll try to address them during the session and you can check back afterwards for answers!

Mura féidir leat freastal ar an seisiún ach má tá ceisteanna agat, postáil iad sna tráchtanna thíos. Déanfaimid iarracht iad a phlé le linn an tseisiúin!

Bí Páirteach Anois | Join the Conversation Now!

Help us prepare by commenting below with:

Cabhraigh linn ullmhú trí na rudaí seo a leanas a rá sna tráchtanna:

• "Beidh mé ann!" | "I'll be there!" if you're planning to attend
• Ceist amháin ba mhaith leat a chur | One question you'd like to ask (optional)
• An t-ábhar is mó atá tú ag tnúth le foghlaim faoi | What topic you're most excited to learn about

Samplaí de cheisteanna ón bpobal | Example questions from our community:

• "Cathain a úsáidim 'ag' in ionad 'ar'?" | "When do I use 'ag' vs 'ar'?"
• "Conas a chuirim mé féin in aithne go nádúrtha as Gaeilge?" | "How do I introduce myself naturally in Irish?"
• "Cad é an bealach is fearr chun gramadach na Gaeilge a fhoghlaim?" | "What's the best way to learn Irish grammar?"

Táimid ag tnúth go mór le bualadh leat ar 16 Nollaig agus cabhrú leat ar do thuras Gaeilge!

We can't wait to see you on December 16th and help you on your Irish language journey!

Le gach dea-ghuí,

Caoimhe OLS Community Manager - Irish

P.S. Sábháil an nasc Teams anois agus cuir marc ar do fhéilire! | Save the Teams link now and mark your calendar! Feicfidh mé thú Dé Luain ag 2in CET / 3in am na hÉireann! | See you on Monday at 2pm CET / 3pm Irish time!