Bitesize Irish Podcast
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsDiscussion 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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Episodes
Five Tips for Practicing Irish Daily (Ep. 12)
January 23, 2014 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAre you learning Irish on your own? Do you feel like there’s no way to get into learning some Irish in your everyday life? Audrey Nickel shares five top tips to practicing Irish Gaelic on a daily basis. And you don’t need to be an advanced learner to practice these tips. Audrey recommends you make … Five Tips for Practicing Irish Daily (Ep. 12) Read More » The post Five Tips for Practicing Irish Daily (Ep. 12) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/link...
Do people say “top of the morning”? (Ep. 11)
January 09, 2014 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWe’ve got some great listener questions answered. For example, you’ll hear how to say “2014” in the Irish language for the new year. You’ll hear about the latest rough weather in Ireland, how to get people to use Irish with you while you’re visiting Ireland, and what courses we recommend for attending when you’re in … Do people say “top of the morning”? (Ep. 11) Read More » The post Do people say “top of the morning”? (Ep. 11) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bi...
Have you been home yet? With Irish-American artist Liam Hughes (Ep. 10)
December 26, 2013 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBLiam Hughes grew up in the States, but comes home (to Ireland) at least a couple of times a year. He’s an artist, designer, singer, and more, and has family in the Silvermines in Tipperary, Ireland. He designs shard jewelry, including Irish pieces. What you’ll hear How it feels to come home to Ireland to … Have you been home yet? With Irish-American artist Liam Hughes (Ep. 10) Read More » The post Have you been home yet? With Irish-American artist Liam Hughes (Ep. 10) first appeared on Bi...
The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School Teach Learned Irish to Teach in Ireland (Ep. 9)
December 12, 2013 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBTeachers in primary schools in Ireland (elementary schools) teach their students each and every subject. With the Irish language being one of those subjects, all teachers generally need to speak Irish to some level. That can be a stumbling block for people who move to Ireland and want to teach. But it didn’t stop Dr. … The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School Teach Learned Irish to Teach in Ireland (Ep. 9) Read More » The post The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School T...
The Echoey Classroom, an American Elementary School Teach Learned Irish to Teach in Ireland (Ep. 9)
December 12, 2013 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBTeachers in primary schools in Ireland (elementary schools) teach their students each and every subject. With the Irish language being one of those subjects, all teachers generally need to speak Irish to some level. That can be a stumbling block for people who move to Ireland and want to teach. But it didn’t stop Dr. … The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School Teach Learned Irish to Teach in Ireland (Ep. 9) Read More »The post The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School Te...
The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8)
November 28, 2013 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBMary Murphy takes the podcast chair this time, asking Eoin of Bitesize Irish Gaelic about how the site started. What you’ll hear How Bitesize Irish Gaelic got its name Where Eoin grew up The image of the Irish language in public – then and now Mentioned in this episode Bitesize Irish Gaelic Live – upcoming … The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8) Read More » The post The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more ...
How Mary Murphy grew up as an Irish person in New York (Ep. 7)
November 14, 2013 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBListen to Eoin of Bitesize Irish Gaelic speak with Mary Murphy, a singer, songwriter and author. Mary is based in Canada, but has strong roots back to Wexford in Ireland. Irish song, dance and storytelling has always been part of her life. What you’ll hear How it was like growing up in New York as … How Mary Murphy grew up as an Irish person in New York (Ep. 7) Read More » The post How Mary Murphy grew up as an Irish person in New York (Ep. 7) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the ...
How life goes on on the Dingle peninsula, even in mid Winter, with Felicity Hayes-McCoy (Ep. 6)
October 31, 2013 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAuthor and writer Felicity Hayes-McCoy had a connection with Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle peninsula) from an early age. (The Irish language is the language of the locals there.) But it was only later that she and her husband purchased a house there. Now they spend part of their time on this peninsula of Ireland that … How life goes on on the Dingle peninsula, even in mid Winter, with Felicity Hayes-McCoy (Ep. 6) Read More » The post How life goes on on the Dingle peninsula, even in mid Wint...
Will I understand people in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland? (Ep. 5)
October 17, 2013 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBListen to Eoin discuss listener questions and emails around the Irish language (Irish Gaelic) in Ireland. If you feel that deep connection for Ireland, and plan on visiting, or have visited, then you’ll learn about seeking the Irish language out. What you’ll hear Whether you’ll be understood in the Gaeltacht regions if you learn standardized … Will I understand people in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland? (Ep. 5) Read More » The post Will I understand people in the Gaeltacht regions of Ire...
How You Can Use Technology to Immerse Yourself in Irish (Ep. 4)
October 03, 2013 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHave you ever considered learning to speak the Irish language, but felt that you’re alone? Prof. Kevin Scannell says that this is a new age of Irish language, where you can not only immerse yourself in Irish online, but also use it as a way to connect with other learners. He’s a professor at Saint … How You Can Use Technology to Immerse Yourself in Irish (Ep. 4) Read More » The post How You Can Use Technology to Immerse Yourself in Irish (Ep. 4) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support th...
Little Surprises When Visiting Ireland (Ep. 3)
September 19, 2013 12:01 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBDo you hope to be visiting Ireland at some point in the next couple of years? You might be in for some little surprises (not least of which the locals!). In this episode of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast, Eoin is joined by travel writer Jody Halstead of Ireland Family Travel. She has made lots of … Little Surprises When Visiting Ireland (Ep. 3) Read More » The post Little Surprises When Visiting Ireland (Ep. 3) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/link...
The Top Apps for Learning Irish (Ep. 2)
September 19, 2013 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWould you like to learn some of Ireland’s beautiful native language wherever you are? Our special guest, Terry Simons, covers the very best in iPhone and Android apps related to learning the Irish language. Listen for Terry’s top recommendations for learners, plus for extra apps for Ireland’s native sports. Terry works in Silicon Valley, but … The Top Apps for Learning Irish (Ep. 2) Read More » The post The Top Apps for Learning Irish (Ep. 2) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the s...
An Irish man who found his Irishness in Australia (Ep. 1)
September 05, 2013 19:01 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBClick here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Click here to subscribe by RSS feed. This is the very first Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast. It’s a discussion show for those around the world learning to speak Irish. Episodes are fortnightly on Thursdays. Summary of this episode Eoin from Bitesize Irish Gaelic speaks with Liam … An Irish man who found his Irishness in Australia (Ep. 1) Read More » The post An Irish man who found his Irishness in Australia (Ep. 1) first appeared on Bitesize...