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Bitesize Irish Podcast

162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 161 ratings

Discussion podcast for Irish language learners. Bitesize Irish offers self-paced Irish language learning courses, and a private online community including regular conversation practice calls. Based in Limerick, Ireland, since 2010.

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Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah

March 18, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Happy St Patrick's Day! Beannachtaí na féile ort! (Tá súil agam nach bhfuil póit ort!) This week we bring you an Agallamh Baill (Member Interview) from the end of 2023, in which New Yorker Deborah tells Niall about her remarkable year of learning Irish. An inspiration to learners everywhere! Watch the original interview over at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/a-year-of-irish-interview-with-deborah/ Bitesize Irish is an online learning platform that includes self-study lessons, an online c...

Podcast 154: Celtic Myth and Divine Time with Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird

March 04, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

In this episode Eoin talks to Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird about the shared Celtic heritage of Welsh and Irish culture, with a special focus on the mythology of both countries. Find links to Gwilym's work and see the original video here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/celtic-myth/ Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irish Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Podcast 153: Dúshláin Foghlama - Learning Challenges

February 19, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

In a live Q&A in December Ben and Niall discussed your greatest learning challenges. Amongst the topics discussed were: Confidence as a earner Understanding Irish speakers Pronunciation Conversation/speaking practice Phonetic transcriptions of Irish How to deal with tricky sounds like dh Some of the fantastic resources we recommend: www.focloir.ie www.teanglann.ie www.fuaimeanna.ie www.tg4.ie Find the full video and more shownotes here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/challenges-lea...

Podcast 152: Agallamh Baill le Marian - Member Interview with Marian

February 05, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In the first Agallamh Baill of 2024, Emma talks to Marian from Shropshire and finds out how her daughter's connection to Ireland drew Marian herself closer to the country and the language. Watch the original interview over at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-qlL9Uqg6k. Bitesize Irish is an online learning platform that includes self-study lessons, an online community and live video calls. Podcast listeners can avail of a special 10% discount monthly or annual membership by going to offer....

Podcast 151: Did the neolithic people of Múchán speak Irish?

January 22, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! Happy new year! In this episode, Eoin investigates the origins of the Irish language - just how far back does it go in Irish (pre)history?  An raibh Gaeilge ag muintir Mhúcháin? Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/muchan-hill-fort/ Go to offer.irish for a special 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Podcast 150: Carúl na Nollag - A Christmas Carol

December 11, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

In the 150th episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Niall and Emma are visited by three ghosts - Taibhse na Nollag atá thart, Taibhse na Nollag san Am i Láthair agus Taibhse na Nollag atá le Teacht -  and they discuss Christmas past, present and future. Go to offer.irish for 10% off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Membership gives you access to self-paced courses, an online community and live practice sessions. Why not make it your New Year's Resolution? #GaeilgeGachLá Supp...

Podcast 149: Ag Caint faoi Chanúintí - Diving into Dialects (Q&A)

November 27, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

In a live Q&A session Ben and Emma answer your questions about the dialects of Irish. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/dialects-2/... ...and find out free shareable dialect cheat sheet, as mentioned in the discussion, at https://www.bitesize.irish/gachla/dialect-cheat-sheets/. Go to offer.irish for a special 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #...

Podcast 148: Agallamh Baill le Caoimhín - Member Interview with Kevin

November 14, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Kevin tells us about his relationship with Irish across three different countries in Europe, and how Bitesize Irish resources such as the online community Pobal have helped him on his aistear foghlama. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learning-irish-in-switzerland-kevin/ Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships.  #GaeilgeGachLá Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out mo...

Podcast 147: Béaloideas na Samhna - Halloween Lore with Dr Kelly Fitzgerald

October 30, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this seasonal special, Niall talks to his old friend Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at University College Dublin. They discuss Kelly’s background in Chicago, her work as a folklorist and the significance of Halloween – or Samhain – in Irish culture, from the depths of the past right up to the modern day, at home and abroad. The original video can be seen here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/oiche-shamhna-halloween-lore-with-dr-kelly-fitzger...

Podcast 146: Na Seanfhocail Is Fearr Linn - Our Favourite Irish Proverbs

October 16, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Eoin and Niall get together for a mammoth discussion of their favourite Irish proverbs. Which ones do you like? Check out the blogpost with all seanfhocail discussed available to read and hear: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/our-top-irish-language-proverbs/ Get a 10% discount using the code PODCAST at www.bitesize.irish/memberships.  #GaeilgeGachLá Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Podcast 145: Fuaimniú na Gaeilge Mínithe - Irish Pronunciation Explained

October 02, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

In this Q&A session from the archives Ben and Niall answer your questions on the ins and outs of Irish pronunciation - síorthopaic na bhfoghlaimeoirí, an evergreen topic for learners.  Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFOli-hYZKw. Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships.  #GaeilgeGachLá Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #Gaeilg...

Podcast 144: Agallamh Baill le Lynne - Member Interview with Lynne

September 18, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

We had a hot spell here in Dublin recently - fómhar na ngéanna (autumn of the geese) - but the season has very definitely changed now. In her member interview Lynne tells us about her background, her trips to Ireland and her experience learning Irish with Bitesize Irish. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lynne-in-donegal/ Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships.  #GaeilgeGachLá Support th...

Podcast 143: Ar ais ar Scoil - Back to School

September 04, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Summer has ending and the school term has started - what can help you on your Irish language journey this autumn? In a live Q&A session on YouTube Ben and Emma answered questions on the following key topics: how to study when you're stuck for time where to practise if you're not in Ireland the Irish alphabet and pronunciation dictionary recommendations measuring progress initial mutations: séimhiú, urú etc Old Irish v Modern Irish Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/b...

Podcast 142: Zen and the Art of Vocabulary with Garry Bannister

August 21, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla. https://www.newisland.ie/garry-bannister https://www.newisland.ie/nonfiction/irish-english-thesaurus Watch the video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/garry-bannister/ Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership ...

Podcast 141: Staidéar sa Samhradh - Studying in Summer

June 23, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Ben and Emma bring you some tips on how to keep up with your Irish study over summer. Leabhair/books: An tAthair Ó Duinnín – Bleachtaire  (Biddy Jenkinson) Proverbs in Irish  (Garry Bannister) Short Stories in Irish (Olly Richards) Dúnmharú ar an DART  (Ruaidhrí Ó Báille) Acmhainní eile/other resources: Duolingo Nuacht Mhall Molscéal Meon Eile Gaeilge Amháin Aistí ón Aer Watch the full video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learning-summertime/ Support the show Go to www.bitesize.ir...

Podcast 140: Agallamh Baill le Tim - Member Interview with Tim

May 26, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

The Bitesize Irish Podcast returns for a third series to highlight some of the fascinating interviews and conversations we've been having about all things Irish-learning. In this episode Emma talks to Bitesize GROW member Tim McGillicuddy about his experiences emigrating to America as a child and returning to the Irish language as an adult. Find out more at the link below. https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/irish-in-boston-interview-with-member-tim/ Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/li...

Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End

May 04, 2022 11:02 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB

Listen to the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! Bitesize Irish is going from strength to strength, but the time for the podcast has come to an end. Come join us as an Explore or Grow member to learn and practise the Irish language together. Gaeilge Gach Lá is our motto and has been … Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End Read More » The post Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about co...

Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall

March 09, 2022 09:48 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Bitesize Irish is starting a new Journey. Aistear. What is Aistear, and our new foundational course Tús Maith featured on it? It launched Monday 14th March 2022. Eoin interviews Niall Ó Siadhail, our Learning Content Developer at Bitesize Irish about what is Aistear and Tús maith, and how it will help you! The podcast exclusive … Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall Read More » The post Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to ww...

Podcast 137: Emma from Waterford to Germany

January 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

Our Bitesize Irish community manager, Emma, joins Eoin for a Bitesize Irish Podcast chat! Emma talks about growing up near Gaeltacht na Rinne (Gaeltacht na nDéise). At Bitesize Irish, she posts daily challenges for our Grow members on our community Bitesize Pobal. She also teaches Gaeilge at Universität Leipzig. Mentioned in the show: An Rinn … Podcast 137: Emma from Waterford to Germany Read More » The post Podcast 137: Emma from Waterford to Germany first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Supp...

Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh

December 13, 2021 15:31 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin looks back at 2021 at Bitesize Irish, and forward at 2022. Ag féachaint siar = Looking back Ag féachaint ar aghaidh = Looking forward Self-Reflection Prompts Where were you on your Irish language journey this time last year? How can you be more kind to yourself … Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh Read More » The post Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out...

Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat

November 16, 2021 21:44 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Thank you for being part of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! In this episode, Eoin says thanks to our fluent foireann (staff) at Bitesize Irish: Emma, Siobhán agus Niall. They make Bitesize Irish tick every day for all our Irish language learners. Thanks to our kinds customers who said such nice things about our membership offerings … Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat Read More » The post Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish...

Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld

October 18, 2021 17:58 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Biddy Early was an absolute legend in her own right. She shows us what resilience is, in the face of an oppressor. Her ability to heal people drew people to her. Of particular interest to us is whether she spoke the Irish language. Her Wikipedia entry states: With her family and friends she spoke Irish, … Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld Read More » The post Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Su...

Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion

September 14, 2021 18:57 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Eoin talks about learning the Irish button accordion in this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast. It was intrinsically fun at the beginning, but soon hit some frustration. It’s similar to trying to learn the Irish language: great fun at first, but soon can seem daunting. Part of the solution is to make it fun … Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion Read More » The post Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to f...

Podcast 132 – Deirdre: Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge

June 14, 2021 20:44 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

Deirdre is from Contae Chiarraí (Kerry), and lives for a number of years in Ontario, Canada. She focusses her time on learning Irish traditional music, along with diving into learning to speak the Irish language. We’re privileged to have her as a Grow member of Bitesize Irish. The intro of this podcast episode of the … Podcast 132 – Deirdre: Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge Read More » The post Podcast 132 – Deirdre: Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge

June 14, 2021 20:44 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Deirdre is from Contae Chiarraí (Kerry), and lives for a number of years in Ontario, Canada. She focusses her time on learning Irish traditional music, along with diving into learning to speak the Irish language. We’re privileged to have her as a Grow member of Bitesize Irish. The intro of this podcast episode of the … Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge Read More » The post Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show G...

Podcast 131: Ciara Ní É – Gaeilge, creativity and self-expression

May 17, 2021 17:12 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Eoin of Bitesize Irish speaks with poet Ciara Ní É on the Irish langauge, creativity and self-expression. You can also watch this interview, and on that page are notes of various topics covered in the interview. If you have a comment to leave on the interview, please also leave it on the video interview page. The post Podcast 131: Ciara Ní É – Gaeilge, creativity and self-expression first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about course...

Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish?

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin asks you what might be holding you back from learning the Irish language. What might be stopping you internally from practicing Gaeilge Gach Lá? It may be a fear of judgement, or a shame of identity, or something else about your story. Also covered is a … Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish? Read More » The post Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish? first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the sho...

Podcast 129 – Trust the Process

March 29, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB

Trust the process. Trust yourself! An empowering aspect of learning to speak the Irish language is not limited to “languages people”. The process of learning the Irish language is a journey. It’s a process that’s available to each of us. Yes, it does include studying with intenstiy (see Episode 128 for more on that). Once … Podcast 129 – Trust the Process Read More » The post Podcast 129 – Trust the Process first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 129: Trust the Process

March 29, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

Trust the process. Trust yourself! An empowering aspect of learning to speak the Irish language is not limited to “languages people”. The process of learning the Irish language is a journey. It’s a process that’s available to each of us. Yes, it does include studying with intenstiy (see Episode 128 for more on that). Once … Podcast 129: Trust the Process Read More » The post Podcast 129: Trust the Process first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to ...

Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying

March 15, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Gaeilge Gach Lá is about immersing yourself every day. How does that relate to the step of your Irish language journey to study with intensity? Are both parts needed, and which comes first? Eoin discusses how immersion is an accessible foundation upon which you can base later study. Keep up the Gaeilge Gach Lá. Stretch … Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying Read More » The post Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/li...

Podcast 128 – Immersion and Studying

March 15, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

Gaeilge Gach Lá is about immersing yourself every day. How does that relate to the step of your Irish language journey to study with intensity? Are both parts needed, and which comes first? Eoin discusses how immersion is an accessible foundation upon which you can base later study. Keep up the Gaeilge Gach Lá. Stretch … Podcast 128 – Immersion and Studying Read More » The post Podcast 128 – Immersion and Studying first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri

February 16, 2021 08:56 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

The Bitesize Irish Podcast featuring member interview and Irish language learner Jeri. Jeri shares her motivations for learning the Irish language, and what brought her to the language. She also shares some interesting tactics, including poetry, for diving deeper into Gaeilge as a learner. Watch Jeri’s interview as a video too. Mentioned in the episode: … Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri Read More » The post Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go t...

Podcast 127 – Agallamh le Jeri

February 16, 2021 08:56 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

The Bitesize Irish Podcast featuring member interview and Irish language learner Jeri. Jeri shares her motivations for learning the Irish language, and what brought her to the language. She also shares some interesting tactics, including poetry, for diving deeper into Gaeilge as a learner. Watch Jeri’s interview as a video too. Mentioned in the episode: … Podcast 127 – Agallamh le Jeri Read More » The post Podcast 127 – Agallamh le Jeri first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 126: Your Irish Language Journey

January 19, 2021 19:49 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Diving into the Irish language is a journey of a lifetime. You start at finding your calling, go on to intense self-study, followed by starting to practice with others, and moving toward intuitive self expression. Follow these five steps along the journey. Find your calling. If you’re starting as an absolute beginner with the Irish … Podcast 126: Your Irish Language Journey Read More » The post Podcast 126: Your Irish Language Journey first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go t...

Podcast 126 – Your Irish Language Journey

January 19, 2021 19:49 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

Diving into the Irish language is a journey of a lifetime. You start at finding your calling, go on to intense self-study, followed by starting to practice with others, and moving toward intuitive self expression. Follow these five steps along the journey. Find your calling. If you’re starting as an absolute beginner with the Irish … Podcast 126 – Your Irish Language Journey Read More » The post Podcast 126 – Your Irish Language Journey first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 125: Agallamh Baill le Jim

December 01, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

This podcast features the video interview recently with Bitesize Irish member Jim. Watch the video there, and please leave any feedback for him there too as a reply. Also mentioned in this episode: Bitesize Irish Merchandise! Sign up for GROW membership like Jim The post Podcast 125: Agallamh Baill le Jim first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Podcast 124 – Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail

November 09, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

Aisling joins the podcast for this episode. Aisling is the Bainisteoir Pobail (Community Manager) at Bitesize Irish. Her daily focus is on helping members of our community at Bitesize Pobal. We discuss her time in the Gaeltachtaí of Corca Dhuibhne and An Rinn, how she got interested in Irish, and her time in Vancouver. Aisling … Podcast 124 – Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail Read More » The post Podcast 124 – Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 124: Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail

November 09, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Aisling joins the podcast for this episode. Aisling is the Bainisteoir Pobail (Community Manager) at Bitesize Irish. Her daily focus is on helping members of our community at Bitesize Pobal. We discuss her time in the Gaeltachtaí of Corca Dhuibhne and An Rinn, how she got interested in Irish, and her time in Vancouver. Aisling … Podcast 124: Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail Read More » The post Podcast 124: Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www...

Podcast 123: Áine Gallagher

October 26, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Interview with Áine Gallagher, who do many things including greann dhá-theangach (bilingual comedy). In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, we talk about the mindset that encourages you to speak Irish. Find Áine at ainegallagher.com – including the Irish Matters web series plus her TedX talk about what is it like speaking Irish as … Podcast 123: Áine Gallagher Read More » The post Podcast 123: Áine Gallagher first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.iris...

Podcast 122: Zúm

October 13, 2020 08:26 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

How will you use the Zoom revolution to connect with others, as Gaeilge? Group video calls are now ubiquitous. There’s no-one stopping us from connecting with others. So start a Zoom call! Post a link. Find “the others”. If you’re on Bitesize Pobal as a Grow member, do this through Bitesize Beo calls, and even … Podcast 122: Zúm Read More » The post Podcast 122: Zúm first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membersh...

Podcast 121: Agallamh Baill le Melinda

September 30, 2020 08:56 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Bitesize Irish member Melinda speaks with Aisling about her journey into Gaeilge. Melinda’s sustainable approach to diving into Gaeilge Gach Lá has always intrigued us. In this interview, you’ll hear how she approaches the learning process, which means she has been able to continue on the journey. Watch the video version of this interview on … Podcast 121: Agallamh Baill le Melinda Read More » The post Podcast 121: Agallamh Baill le Melinda first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the sho...

Podcast 120: Using Your Abilities to Contribute

September 08, 2020 08:07 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Adlerian psychology – indiviual psychology – is a holistic approach to understanding your motivations. It gives us a “guiding star” to use your abilities. In the book “The Courage to be Dislike” by Kishimi and Koga, they use a fabulous dialog to discuss the “individual psychology” laid out by Alfred Adler. He was a contemporary … Podcast 120: Using Your Abilities to Contribute Read More » The post Podcast 120: Using Your Abilities to Contribute first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the...

Podcast 119: Gaeilge Gach Lá le Peadar

August 19, 2020 15:43 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

This podcast episode was originally published as a video, check it out: Watch this episode’s video The post Podcast 119: Gaeilge Gach Lá le Peadar first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Podcast 118: Breithlá Sona Bitesize

August 05, 2020 12:29 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

In August 2010, Bitesize Irish went live to the world. Ten years on, Eoin reflects on the journey of a decade, and how that relates to learning the Irish language itself. Mentioned in the podcast: Bitesize Pobal private learning community is available to Bitesize Irish GROW members. Sign up for GROW. Gaeilge Gach Lá email … Podcast 118: Breithlá Sona Bitesize Read More » The post Podcast 118: Breithlá Sona Bitesize first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish...

Podcast 117: Agallamh le Siobhán

July 21, 2020 06:30 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Siobhán, Áisitheoir & Teagascóir – Facilitator & Instructor at Bitesize Irish joins the podcast for this episode. You may recognise her from her many Bitesize Irish videos on YouTube, from our live Q&A sessions, and lesson walk-throughs. The conversation goes over some of Siobhán’s background, and then onto topics close to people’s hearts who are … Podcast 117: Agallamh le Siobhán Read More » The post Podcast 117: Agallamh le Siobhán first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to...

Podcast 116: Act As If

July 08, 2020 11:18 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Action informs identity, and identity informs action. We can take action even if we don’t know how to get “there” ultimately. For the Irish language, we can act as if we understand, by listening. Act as if we speak, by participating in conversation. Act as if we are practitioners, by making it part of everyday … Podcast 116: Act As If Read More » The post Podcast 116: Act As If first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses ...

Podcast 115: Yoga agus Bitesize

June 23, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Gabrielle and Eoin talk about the strong connections between Yoga and the Bitesize Irish approach to learning Irish: Gaeilge Gach Lá. Gabrielle is community manager at Bitesize Irish, and also a yoga instructor. She shares her years from over a decade of practicing yoga, which is intertwined with her time getting deeper into the Irish … Podcast 115: Yoga agus Bitesize Read More » The post Podcast 115: Yoga agus Bitesize first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize....

Podcast 114: Find the Beauty in the Irish Language

June 03, 2020 11:48 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MB

Does your Irish language journey feel difficult and frustrating? Do you feel lost, and that you’re beating yourself up? Turn into the beauty of immersing yourself in Gaeilge instead. The post Podcast 114: Find the Beauty in the Irish Language first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Podcast 113: Is Your Irish Language Here or There?

May 20, 2020 13:02 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Assuming you don’t live in Ireland, we might also assume that you sometimes dream of visiting. Being in Ireland is a direct way to connect with the Irish language, and the landscapes and cities that hold it. But imagine if you never got to Ireland again, be it because of a coronavirus, or moreover the … Podcast 113: Is Your Irish Language Here or There? Read More » The post Podcast 113: Is Your Irish Language Here or There? first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bites...

Podcast 112: Leaflets and Time

April 28, 2020 13:43 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Ramblings around… leaflets about COVID-19 that arrived now in the Irish language a few weeks after English ones… what the order of time and quantum physics means about learning a language… Thanks to Tsukumo whose music you hear on this episode under a creative commons license. Mentioned on the show: The Order of Time by … Podcast 112: Leaflets and Time Read More » The post Podcast 112: Leaflets and Time first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to fi...

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