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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Irish words related to education. Knowing these words will help you understand conversations about school and university life in Irish. __TOC__


== Basics ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will introduce some useful vocabulary related to education. As an Irish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will do my best to provide you with interesting facts and cultural information. Don't forget to use [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] to find native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish/question questions] you have. Let's get started with the table of contents. __TOC__
Here are some basic words related to education in Irish:  


== Education in Ireland ==
Before we dive into the vocabulary, let's have a quick overview of education in Ireland. Education is compulsory in Ireland from the ages of 6 to 16, but many start pre-school from the age of 3 or 4. The Irish education system is divided into three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary (higher education). Primary education takes 8 years, while secondary education takes 6 years. Tertiary education includes universities, institutes of technology and colleges of education. Irish is a compulsory subject in primary and secondary education, and many higher education institutions offer Irish language courses.
== Vocabulary ==
Let's start with some basic vocabulary related to education.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| scoil || skohl || school
|-
|-
| Scoil || [ˈsˠkɪlʲ] || School
| rang || rang || class
|-
|-
| Ollamh || [ˈɔl̪ˠəv] || Professor
| múinteoir || moo-in-chore || teacher
|-
|-
| Teagascóir || [tʲəˈɡasˠkˠoːrʲ] || Teacher
| dalta || dall-tah || student
|-
|-
| Foghlaimeoir || [fˠɔɣl̪ˠəmˈɛːrʲ] || Student
| sách || sawkh || smart
|-
|-
| Leabhar || [ˈlʲɑvər] || Book
| deacair || jah-kur || difficult
|}
 
== Greetings ==
When you meet someone in an educational setting, it is important to know how to greet them. Here are some common greetings in Irish:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| éasca || ay-skah || easy
|-
|-
| Dia duit || [dʲiə d̪ˠitʲ] || Hello
| teanga || chong-ah || language
|-
|-
| Conas atá tú? || [konəs əˈtˠaː t̪ˠuː] || How are you?
| ceacht || kyahkt || lesson
|-
|-
| Cén áit atá tú ó? || [cʲeːnˠ ˈaːtʲ əˈtˠaː t̪ˠuː oː] || Where are you from?
| scrúdú || sskroo-doo || exam
|-
|}
| Oíche mhaith || [ˈiːxʲə ˈwɑh] || Good evening
For example, a dialogue might be:
* Person 1: Tá mé ag dul chuig an rang Gaeilge. (I'm going to the Irish class.)
* Person 2: An bhfuil sé deacair? (Is it difficult?)
* Person 1: Níl sé ró-dheacair. Tá an múinteoir go h-éasca ar an bhféiniúlacht. (It's not too difficult. The teacher is easygoing on pronunciation.)
 
Now, let's move on to some vocabulary related to higher education.
{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Tráthnóna maith || [t̪ˠraːhn̪ˠoːn̪ˠə ˈwɑh] || Good afternoon
| ollscoil || ull-skohl || university
|-
|-
| Maidin mhaith || [mɑdʲɪnʲ ˈwɑh] || Good morning
| coláiste || koh-law-shtah || college
|-
|-
| Oíche mhaith || [ˈiːxʲə ˈwɑh] || Good night
| fochéim || fuh-khaym || bachelor's degree
|-
|-
| Go raibh maith agat || [gə ˈrɑv ˈmɑh əˈɡət] || Thank you
| maistreacht || mah-strehkt || master's degree
|-
|-
| Fáilte || [ˈfˠaːlʲtʲə] || Welcome
| dochtúireacht || duhk-toor-acht || doctorate
|}
|}
For example, a dialogue might be:
* Person 1: Tá mé ag staidéar san ollscoil. (I'm studying at the university.)
* Person 2: Céard é do chéim? (What degree are you doing?)
* Person 1: Tá mé ag déanamh mo mhaistreachta i stair na hÉireann. (I'm doing my master's in Irish history.)
== Interesting facts ==
- In Ireland, it is common for schools to have names of saints or religious figures, such as St. Patrick's National School or Our Lady's Secondary School.
- Irish was the first official language of Ireland until English took over in the 19th century. However, Irish is still an important part of Irish culture and education.
- The oldest university in Ireland is Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592.


== Practice ==
== Practice ==
To improve your [[Language/Irish|Irish]] [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=60 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish/question questions]!
To practice your Irish vocabulary related to education, you can use the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=60 Polyglot Club] website and find some native speakers to chat with. You can also check out the [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish/vocabulary Vocabulary] section on Polyglot Club to find more vocabulary related to education.


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== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland Education in the Republic of Ireland]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_language Irish language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland List of universities in the Republic of Ireland]
 
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* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Nature-and-Environment|Nature and Environment]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Transportation|Transportation]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Computers|Computers]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Vegetables|Vegetables]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Medicine|Medicine]]
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Irish Vocabulary - Education

Hi Irish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will introduce some useful vocabulary related to education. As an Irish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will do my best to provide you with interesting facts and cultural information. Don't forget to use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions you have. Let's get started with the table of contents.

Education in Ireland

Before we dive into the vocabulary, let's have a quick overview of education in Ireland. Education is compulsory in Ireland from the ages of 6 to 16, but many start pre-school from the age of 3 or 4. The Irish education system is divided into three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary (higher education). Primary education takes 8 years, while secondary education takes 6 years. Tertiary education includes universities, institutes of technology and colleges of education. Irish is a compulsory subject in primary and secondary education, and many higher education institutions offer Irish language courses.

Vocabulary

Let's start with some basic vocabulary related to education.

Irish Pronunciation English
scoil skohl school
rang rang class
múinteoir moo-in-chore teacher
dalta dall-tah student
sách sawkh smart
deacair jah-kur difficult
éasca ay-skah easy
teanga chong-ah language
ceacht kyahkt lesson
scrúdú sskroo-doo exam

For example, a dialogue might be:

  • Person 1: Tá mé ag dul chuig an rang Gaeilge. (I'm going to the Irish class.)
  • Person 2: An bhfuil sé deacair? (Is it difficult?)
  • Person 1: Níl sé ró-dheacair. Tá an múinteoir go h-éasca ar an bhféiniúlacht. (It's not too difficult. The teacher is easygoing on pronunciation.)

Now, let's move on to some vocabulary related to higher education.

Irish Pronunciation English
ollscoil ull-skohl university
coláiste koh-law-shtah college
fochéim fuh-khaym bachelor's degree
maistreacht mah-strehkt master's degree
dochtúireacht duhk-toor-acht doctorate

For example, a dialogue might be:

  • Person 1: Tá mé ag staidéar san ollscoil. (I'm studying at the university.)
  • Person 2: Céard é do chéim? (What degree are you doing?)
  • Person 1: Tá mé ag déanamh mo mhaistreachta i stair na hÉireann. (I'm doing my master's in Irish history.)

Interesting facts

- In Ireland, it is common for schools to have names of saints or religious figures, such as St. Patrick's National School or Our Lady's Secondary School. - Irish was the first official language of Ireland until English took over in the 19th century. However, Irish is still an important part of Irish culture and education. - The oldest university in Ireland is Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592.

Practice

To practice your Irish vocabulary related to education, you can use the Polyglot Club website and find some native speakers to chat with. You can also check out the Vocabulary section on Polyglot Club to find more vocabulary related to education.

Sources

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