Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Irish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will introduce some useful vocabulary related to education. As an Irish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will do my best to provide you with interesting facts and cultural information. Don't forget to use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions you have. Let's get started with the table of contents.
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Education in Ireland[edit | edit source]
Before we dive into the vocabulary, let's have a quick overview of education in Ireland. Education is compulsory in Ireland from the ages of 6 to 16, but many start pre-school from the age of 3 or 4. The Irish education system is divided into three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary (higher education). Primary education takes 8 years, while secondary education takes 6 years. Tertiary education includes universities, institutes of technology and colleges of education. Irish is a compulsory subject in primary and secondary education, and many higher education institutions offer Irish language courses.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic vocabulary related to education.
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| scoil | skohl | school |
| rang | rang | class |
| múinteoir | moo-in-chore | teacher |
| dalta | dall-tah | student |
| sách | sawkh | smart |
| deacair | jah-kur | difficult |
| éasca | ay-skah | easy |
| teanga | chong-ah | language |
| ceacht | kyahkt | lesson |
| scrúdú | sskroo-doo | exam |
For example, a dialogue might be:
- Person 1: Tá mé ag dul chuig an rang Gaeilge. (I'm going to the Irish class.)
- Person 2: An bhfuil sé deacair? (Is it difficult?)
- Person 1: Níl sé ró-dheacair. Tá an múinteoir go h-éasca ar an bhféiniúlacht. (It's not too difficult. The teacher is easygoing on pronunciation.)
Now, let's move on to some vocabulary related to higher education.
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ollscoil | ull-skohl | university |
| coláiste | koh-law-shtah | college |
| fochéim | fuh-khaym | bachelor's degree |
| maistreacht | mah-strehkt | master's degree |
| dochtúireacht | duhk-toor-acht | doctorate |
For example, a dialogue might be:
- Person 1: Tá mé ag staidéar san ollscoil. (I'm studying at the university.)
- Person 2: Céard é do chéim? (What degree are you doing?)
- Person 1: Tá mé ag déanamh mo mhaistreachta i stair na hÉireann. (I'm doing my master's in Irish history.)
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
- In Ireland, it is common for schools to have names of saints or religious figures, such as St. Patrick's National School or Our Lady's Secondary School. - Irish was the first official language of Ireland until English took over in the 19th century. However, Irish is still an important part of Irish culture and education. - The oldest university in Ireland is Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To practice your Irish vocabulary related to education, you can use the Polyglot Club website and find some native speakers to chat with. You can also check out the Vocabulary section on Polyglot Club to find more vocabulary related to education.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Status of the Irish language - Wikipedia
- Reawakening the Irish Language through the Irish Education ...
- Irish language - Wikipedia
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