Bitesize Irish Podcast

There are different paths one may take when starting to learn a new language. For some, the language itself will spark some sort of curiosity in the back of their brains and they’ll simply pick up a book, or an online course and start learning. Others may need other types of stimuli to get the ball rolling (music, videos, audio, podcasts, etc.), but when it does start moving, there’s no way of stopping it.

Depending on what sparks their interest of learning Irish Gaelic, people have different approaches on moving forward with the learning process. Some will use music, others will immerse themselves in the Irish language with the help of online radio, and others will feel so encouraged that they will start something Irish related and encourage other Irish language enthusiasts to join. This is a great way to start practicing the language.

If you have already started learning the Irish language and want to take the next step, listen to this rebroadcast of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode 23rd where Eoin from Bitesize talks to Dineen Grow who plays such a important role in the development of the Celtic Cultural Center of Madison, Wisconsin.

Dineen tells us how she started learning Irish, what was her approach on keeping the things going, and how to reach out to others if you’re feeling lonely while learning the Irish language.

This is a re-run of the 23rd Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode, in the English language.

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Want to learn a ‘bitesize’ portion of Irish history? You came to the right place. This podcast episode is focused on Medieval Ireland and how the Irish language was transformed during Ireland’s turbulent times.

If you’re going to listen to this podcast episode, you’ll learn how the Dublin city was established, settled and later expanded, but also a lot of interesting things about the Vikings’ arrival. Listening to this rebroadcast of the 22nd Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast will also give you a big insight on what was life in Ireland like after the arrival of Normans (and how their society fell apart centuries later).

Most importantly, we’ll learn from Fin Dwyer (Irish History Podcast) how the Irish were very possibly more multilingual than they are today.

Go ahead and listen to the re-run of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic, episode 22, in the English language and let us know what you think.

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Recent studies are displaying a drop in the ranks of Irish speaking individuals around the World. While the use of Irish Gaelic is declining, we can’t say for sure by how much the numbers of Irish speakers are declining.

Why? Because those studies primarily focus Ireland, but not the rest of the World, and as far as we know, there are a lot of people who learn or want to learn Irish all over the globe. Even more, these people are organising their own Irish events to help others learn the Irish language.

For example, did you know that in many big cities of the United States (and some other places over the World) people organise Irish language immersion weekends? These events take place yearly or every couple of months – depending on the Irish-speaking population in that area.

Irish language Immersion Weekends help you learn Irish Gaelic and give you opportunities to practice the language. It’s one thing to learn at home, by yourself, and it’s something else to have a conversation with other Irish-speaking people. The best things about these immersion weekends it’s that you don’t have to be a fluent speaker. You’re more than welcome to come to the event to learn more about the Irish language and culture.

In this rebroadcast of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast – episode 21st, Eoin from Bitesize talks to Mara Bernstein, who doesn’t have a drop of Irish blood in her. That didn’t stop her from learning and promoting the Irish language as one of the main organisers of the Bloomington, Indiana Irish Language Immersion Weekend. From what we found out, there’s a similar event taking place in 2018.

Listen to the re-run of the 21st Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode and learn how attending an Irish language Immersion Weekend can help you learn and identify with your Irish heritage.

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The best way to test your Irish language level would be to practice it live with locals, in Ireland. Now, if you’re planning a trip to Ireland any time soon and you want to use Irish Gaelic with local people, you should listen to this audio podcast for a simple, but effective guide of doing that.

If you don’t have the opportunity to visit Ireland, but you still want to practice the Irish language with an Irish native speaker, we’ve got the next big thing. When you sign-up for Bitesize Irish Gaelic, you will get a chance to practice with our Irish language assistant, to join a community of Irish enthusiasts and find other people to practice.

In this rebroadcast of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast – episode 20, Eoin from Bitesize talks to Jody Halsted who shares her tips on how to introduce some Irish conversation when speaking with the locals.

All her experiences in doing this have been positive so please consider it to be a simple, but effective guide to use Irish with locals. This is a re-run of the 20th Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast, in the English language.

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Everyone has a different approach to learning something new. Some people try to learn a little bit every day, others prefer to give themselves more free time for some focused study. Both methods work when applied to learning the Irish language, but people will achieve different success levels, depending on their free time, dedication, intelligence, etc.

If you want to learn the Irish language a little bit every day, our advice is to sign-up for a free trial on Bitesize Irish Gaelic. This way, you can have a clear image of what exactly you can learn, and maybe more important – how you can learn.

Next, if you want to have a month or two of focused study, you can always attend Irish language Summer courses. By listening to the rebroadcast of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic 19th Podcast episode, you can learn where these Summer Irish Gaelic courses are organized and how to join.

In the re-run of this Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast, in the English language, you will also have the chance to listen to some of most asked questions about the Irish language.

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From time to time, we had special episodes on the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast. When we didn’t talk about the Irish language we interviewed people with interesting Irish stories, but in other times, we would bring you a piece of Irish culture. For example, during the Winter holidays we would read Irish poems or find other amazing, Irish-related facts.Christmas has different meanings for each of us, and we can say for sure, that Irish people always tend to celebrate this holiday in a traditional way. Of course, there are office parties, gifts and lots of chocolate, but Irishmen don’t forget about traditions.

Maybe that’s one of the reasons why on the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast – episode 58, Eoin decides to read a traditional, authentic, Christmas poem from Ireland. Listen to this rebroadcast of the Bitesize Podcast and discover the traditional Christmas poem “A Christmas Childhood” by Patrick Kavanagh.

The re-run of this Podcast episode is in the English language.

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Some languages are easier to learn than others, but at the same time, some languages are (arguably) more beautiful than others. There is a certain balance between these two qualities for those who may want to learn them. If you think about it, English isn’t that hard to pick up since it’s everywhere around us. You couldn’t say the same thing about Irish Gaelic.

While at least as beautiful as English, the Irish language takes more effort to master.

What looks like a problem for most foreign language learners, it’s actually a positive aspect for Irish enthusiasts. No, Irish isn’t the easiest language to fully master, but learning it will make you a member of a select group of individuals.

How many people in this World can be proud that they mastered the Irish language? You got that… not so many. So you see, even if the language is harder to learn, the benefits are bigger.

Listening to this rebroadcast of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast, episode 18, will allow you to discover 3 secrets that will make your Irish learning experience so much better. Everything starts out by learning at your own pace – you don’t need to force yourself to learn if you don’t feel like it. Learning Irish shouldn’t be a chore.

Second, you need to make your lessons smaller. Since we’re talking about learning a difficult (but beautiful) language, learning in “Bitesize” lessons is the optimal way to ensure the best experience and progress.

Last, but not least, you don’t need to put pressure on yourself. That’s what Pat Hagan tells us in the re-run of the 18th Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode. He is living in Florida, USA and has made great advances in speaking Irish.

This episode of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast is in the English language.

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Over the past years, the number of Irish native speakers has dropped considerably. We see this as an extra reason for us to develop the learning tools we currently have, and to encourage as many people as we can to learn Irish Gaelic.

You may not be a native Irish speaker, but learning the Irish language will safeguard its future.

We often get questions about Irish Gaelic native speakers, and if our lessons go in line with a specific Irish dialect. As you know, we always answer your questions, some times directly, and other times through the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast or blog. If you have a question about Irish Gaelic, please use the contact page and ask us.

If you want to learn about the difference about being an Irish native speaker and being raised in an Irish-speaking household, you should really listen to this Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode re-run. In this rebroadcast of the 17th Bitesize Podcast, Eoin talks about being an Irish native speaker, how different are the dialects of the Irish language and where should you visit on your first trip to Ireland.

This is a re-run of the 17th Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode, in the English language.

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There are many resources to use when you are planning a new trip. First of all, you need to decide on a destination, then do your research. If the excitement level of travelling to that new country hasn’t diminished after reading everything tourism-related about it, then you found your next best travel destination.

But how do you plan your trip? Is there any secret tactic to make sure your travel experience is the best you can have?

Depending on how excited you are about your travel plans, you’ll start to spend more time researching, and not only you’ll build your trip itinerary, but you’ll also learn a thing or two about that country. For example, if you’re going to visit Ireland in the near future, you’ll probably discover the Irish language, the Gaeltacht and much more.

If Ireland is your next travel destination, we have a tip for you – don’t (just) go on the big travel blogs or Irish travel websites. Over the years, we’ve learned that the best travel advice comes from people that have visited Ireland in the past and shared their experience. It’s not that the big travel websites don’t have valuable information on visiting Ireland, but you’ll probably get the best, honest, travel advice from people who already have visited the country.

This is what we’re trying to share with you with the help of the 16th Bitesize Podcast episode. You’ll have the opportunity to listen to Stephanie from InfiniteIreland.com who visited Ireland a few times over the past years and decided to share her experience with us. Stephanie and Joe Chastain share with you info about organizing a trip to Ireland, how to overcome all books and websites offering advice, and other travel-specific things (bus tours vs. travel car, visiting at your own pace, and more).

Listen to rebroadcast of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode 16, in the English language, and set up your next trip to Ireland.

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Immigration played an important role in the history of Ireland, and it still does. Everything started with an exodus when Irishmen started seeking a better life and left Ireland for the United States. Centuries have passed and things have changed. While there still are Irish who move across the Atlantic Ocean or to other parts of the World, there is a new trend – people moving to Ireland.

2016 was the year when for the first time more people were migrating into Ireland than leaving. Would you do that? Move to Ireland?

Well, until you think about it, let’s hear the story of Brian Casey – Briain Ó Casathaigh. He sold everything he owned and moved to Ireland in 2013 after visiting the country for the first time in 2012.

In this rebroadcast of the 15th Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode you can learn about the steps you need to take if you want to contact those who have already moved to Ireland before you, and how to learn Irish before and after getting to Ireland.

The re-run of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast – 15th episode is in the English language.

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