Happy Hour and New Classes in 2015!

Cóisir na Nollag 2014

Geansaí don Nollaig!
Geansaí don Nollaig!

A chairde, dust off that festive sweater – our annual Cóisir na Nollag / Holiday Happy Hour takes place tomorrow evening, Wednesday, Dec 10th at Hoban’s Bar! Call in from 6pm onwards to meet and chat with fellow Irish enthusiasts. Special prize for whoever wears the best geansaí. Fáilte roimh chách / All welcome!!


Ranganna Nua 2015

January 2015 promises to be a very busy time for Irish learning, with Introductory Rang 1 beginning Thursday, January 8th, followed a week later by the Intermediate and Ard Rang. Throughout the year, students will have an option to study with our excellent teachers: Elaine Kirby, Justin Foley and Ronan Connolly. See below for all class details.

Ranganna Gaeilge
Ranganna Gaeilge

Introductory (Rang 1) with Elaine: This 8-week course is offered twice annually, in January and September. Here we cover all the basics and prepare students for the Intermediate class. By the end of this course, students will be able to introduce themselves and talk about their family life, where they live, occupation, likes/dislikes, hobbies, numbers, tell the time, days of the week and describe how they feel.

Upcoming Course: Thurs Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 (8 weeks). Time: 7:00 – 8:15pm. Early Bird registration available until Dec 26th.

Intermediate (Rang 2) with Elaine: Intermediate classes run throughout the year, and are suitable for anyone who has taken Introductory classes. Each 6-week Intermediate course covers a different range of topics, with a strong emphasis placed on developing conversation and confidence in Irish. This course is also a good option for anyone who has previously learned Irish, but not spoken the language for some time. Course topics for Jan/Feb: The Weather, Verbal Nouns, Describing People, Prepositions, Proverbs, Conversation Phrases and more.

Upcoming Course: Tues Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 (6 weeks). Time: 7:00 – 8:15pm. Early Bird registration available until Dec 26th.

Advanced (Ard Rang) with Justin: Buail isteach linn! Leanfaidh na ranganna seo ar feadh sé seachtaine, dírithe ar dhaltaí le leibhéal measartha ard acu sa Ghaeilge.

Upcoming Course: Thurs Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 (6 weeks). Time: 7:00 – 8:15pm. Early Bird registration available until Dec 26th.

1-Day Introductory Intensive with Ronan:
This popular course is an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning Irish but unable to attend the 8-week Introductory Course. By the end of the day, students will be able to introduce themselves and talk about their family life, where they live, occupation, likes/dislikes, hobbies, numbers and the time!

Upcoming Course: Sunday, February 15th, 10 – 5pm. Lunch will be provided. Early Bird registration now open.

Don’t forget to check our site calendar regularly for upcoming social and language events! All classes take place at our classroom in Friendship Heights. Please contact us with any questions.

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