Irish Language - Beginners
Duration
12 –16 weeks. (1–2 classes per week). Duration varies depending on the number of weekly class hours scheduled.
Entry Requirements
Education: No formal education or qualifications required.
Aptitude: Applicants must have the motivation to learn and an interest in the subject.
Previous experience: No previous experience is required.
Application process includes an informal assessment.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Routes: On successful completion of this course students will be able to further develop their language skills by progressing to Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG).
Further information
Applying for a Course:
If you have any difficulty contacting the relevant person then please contact Donegal ETB’s Adult Guidance and Information Service in Letterkenny (Tel: 074 9178088) or Donegal Town (Tel: 074 9725520).
You can also email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or complete this web form and our staff will get back to you: https://www.donegaletb.ie/further- education-training/adult-guidance/.
Alternatively, you can apply online through our website course finder, https://www.donegaletb.ie/further-education-training/course-finder/, or through the national FET course finder, www.fetchcourses.ie. If you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your DSP Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.
Location: Various locations throughout the county.
This course is free.
This unaccredited Irish language course is suitable for individuals seeking to learn Irish for the very first time. This course is suitable for students who have never studied or spoken Irish before. This course for beginners is delivered with encouragement and support. The class groups are small to ensure that each student’s needs are met by an experienced tutor.
Module:
— Irish language skills for beginners
Contact:
Finn Valley, Georgina Thompson
Tel. 074 9190610
Inishowen, Claire McNicholl
Tel. 074 9362466
Letterkenny/Milford, Emilia Niewulska
Tel. 074 9706097
South Donegal, Adele McElhinney
Tel. 074 9740181
West Donegal, Dolores MhicGéidigh
Tel. 074 9180871