Learn Dual

Learn Dual

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Learn Dual episodes

  • Dr.Catherine Nakalembe

    This episode about Dr.Catherine Nakalembe, translated from Irish to English.  Dr.Catherine Nakalembe is a scientist from Uganda.  She was awarded the Africa Food Prize. She is the NASA Harvest Africa Program Director.  This podcast talks about her use of satellites from space to improve farming practices.  The vocabulary from this piece can be found in the link here.
    Learn Dual - Dr.Catherine Nakalembe - Vocabulary

    4 min
  • Muintir na hÉireann agus An Breatimeacht

    This episode is about the people of Ireland and some of the implications following Brexit.  The news piece is translated from Irish to English and the vocabulary and meaning can be found here:
    Learn Dual - Muintir na hÉireann agus An Breatimeacht - Vocabulary

    6 min
  • Rachel Blackmore ar Fheabhas

    Rachel Blackmore has made history by being the first female champion jockey at Cheltenham and the first female jockey to win the Grand National at Aintree a few weeks later.   This short news piece is read and translated from Irish to English.  Along with all my other podcast episodes, a list of the vocabulary from this news piece can be found at the link below.

    Learn Dual - Rachel Blackmore - Vocabulary


    5 min
  • The Crocus

    Did you ever wonder where the herb saffron comes from?  This is a powerful antioxidant often used in the traditional Spanish dish, Paella.   You may even have it growing in your garden.  Listen to this episode to find out more.   
    Learn Dual - The Crocus - Vocabulary

    5 min
  • Cher helps Loneliest Elephant

    Kaarvan was probably the loneliest elephant in the world. He lived a hostage life in Pakistan for many years.  Singer and animal rights activist, Cher campaigned for the animal's release.  He was finally transferred from Pakistan to Cambodia where he was released into the wild with many other elephants. 

    Learn Dual - An Eilifint is Uaigní - Vocabulary

    5 min
  • Barn Owls - Scréachóga Reilige

    This is an Irish piece read from Tbe Primary Planet Eipic news magazine  and translated to English. It raises awareness around the spectacular and graceful bird the barn owl. It highlights the importance of it, why it has become scarce and why recently it has become more plentiful in areas of Ireland again. 
    Learn Dual - Screachóga Reilige (Barn Owls) - Vocabulary 

    4 min
  • Gitanjali Rao

    Who is Gitajali Rao and what has she done? Let's find out in no more than five minutes and learn a bit of Gaeilge while we're at it!
    This Gaeilge piece is taken from the 2021 February edition of Primary Planet’s Eipic News Magazine. It is read and translated by Múinteoir Síle and a list of vocabulary from the piece is shared.
    Learn Dual - Gitanjali Rao - Vocabulary

    4 min

About Learn Dual

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Primary School Teaching Principal, Sheila Jennings reads and translates news pieces from Gaeilge to English. The news articles are about topics such as current affairs, animal rights, climate change…