“Delighted to have had the opportunity to access this course, especially with the grammar emphasis, when going to the Gaeltacht is not an option.” (2023 Parent)
CruinnTeo offer an intensive 3-week Leaving Cert Irish Course (4th-21st June 2024) for students entering 5th Year or 6th Year in September 2024. A key aim of CruinnTeo courses is to enhance students’ understanding and knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of the Irish language. Daily classes afford students the opportunity to both reinforce and enrich their language skills – reading, spoken interaction and writing.
“My daughter found the course to be hugely beneficial and very much enjoyed learning in the friendly environment.”
Centrally delivered at the University of Galway, last June’s CruinnTeo course attracted students, not only from the city schools, but also from Oughterard, Kinvara, Mountbellew and Headford. The location is accessible by public transport – buses and trains. The daily classes run from 10:00am to 1:00pm meaning that students were also able to keep their Summer jobs.
“Great course, excellent teacher, would definitely recommend to others.” (2023 Student)
In totalthecourse entails 42 hours of tuition which is equivalent to approximately half a year of school-time classes. This represents an excellent opportunity for those whose Irish may be a little rusty after Transition year, as well as for those who need improve their written and oral language skills.
“CruinnTeo is an extremely helpful course. My daughter really enjoyed it and learned a lot.”
A key aim of CruinnTeo courses is to enhance students’ understanding and knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of the language. On completion of the Course, students’ improved skills and increased confidence will help them construct their own answers and not be overly reliant on rote learning.
“I found the course to be very beneficial to my Irish. We focused on oral work and grammar and constructing sentences in Irish. I gained a real understanding of the language and its rules. Everyone in the class progressed so much throughout the course” (2023 Student)
On completion, students’ improved skills and increased confidence will help them construct their own answers and not be overly reliant on rote learning. A comprehensive, detailed course handbook (author: GRAINNE KELEGHAN) will be provided to all students. Additional information, reservations and payments, tutor information etc, can be found at www.cruinnteo.com
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