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After using this site and the DVD 'An Ocr' for acquiring our basic language, come to Nead na Fuiseoige for the live show! Our foundation activities are guided by two trained, first-language Irish speakers for every group of new speakers, to give you high quality language-input and to keep the crack going.

 2 You will be introduced to living Irish in the centre of Irish hospitality - the home.

Greetings, introductions.
The Kitchen, food and drink, cookery etc.
The body, clothing, movements, basic needs.
The family, relations, people.
The bedroom, getting up, washing, bathroom and toilet.
Directions (up-down/out-in, etc.), the stairs, indoor climbing.
Time, counting, days, week, months, seasons, feasts, etc.
Cause and effect - what happens next, the senses, comparisons, colours shapes, opposites, whats missing; whats wrong.
Lighting, stoking a fire, emergencies, exit procedure, fire-drill.
Post office, bank, shop, supermarket.
Health, doctor, hospital, health issues.
Feast-day, party.
The office, telephone, computer.
DIY, design, woodwork, furniture.
House-tricks, games, living entertainment.
Home-based arts and crafts: painting, sculpture, basket-making, pottery...

Foundation days, 1-5, will mostly use the above, with some of the following outdoor activities, all done through Irish.

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The outside world. The weather; weather gear; weather terms and descriptions; terms for day /night, etc times of day.Clothing, walking, running. The house, buildings, garden.
The farm, animals, growing things.
The car, the road, vehicles and driving.
Travel, maps, airport. Map of area, country, world. The country, animals, birds, fish.

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6 A guided tour.
7 Nature.
8 A Sea trip.

10 Mainly outdoor live team-puzzles.
11 Teamwork.
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13 Our choice of evening activities includes:

14 Session guided by a local singer.

Tá mé i mo shuí.

Sláinte na n-Éanach.

Éirigh suas a Stóirín.

15 Session guided by a local story-teller.

Sgéilíní na Finne.

16 A live session of the authentic traditions.

17 A few tunes.

18 The Nightclub - Irish Style!

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Child-centred core language: Teething; Affection, moods, emotion; action songs – stories, gossip; Songs for different occasions/times. Skipping. Puppets. Magnet. Stacking. Lock. Bruscar. Flash cards. Picnic. Climbing Frame. Sand and water. Jigsaw. Construction Toys. Bricks. Playdough. Dye. Apron. Uniform.