As AnLoingseach, who notoriously is not quick at uploading videos, has uploaded not one, but two great videos, I assume it’s time for me to update something on this blog. The first of these is on the pronunciation and history of the definite article while the second, which was written and Read more…
One of my many other interests, apart from Irish, is ethnoastronomy/archaeoastronomy. These two similar subjects are the study of how current and previous cultures understood astronomical phenomenon and related to them. Part of understanding this connection with the sky, is to understand the words and terms associated with it. How Read more…
Introduction Today we’re going to look at the website Vifax. This website is put out and organized by NUI Maynooth, and is one of the best tools for practicing your listening skills in Irish. During the school year, they release two videos weekly (last time I checked, it was on Read more…
Given all the praise and hype that surrounds Duolingo, I wanted to articulate why, in my opinion, it is at best, a supplement, and what to use in its place if you truly wish to learn Irish. I’ll begin by focusing on the issues with Duolingo in general, followed by Read more…