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Welcome
We hope you enjoy the Gaeltalk.net experience.
(Tá súil againn go mbainfir taithneamh as an gcúrsa.)
What is
Gaeltalk.net?
www.gaeltalk.net teaches the Irish language via an online language course.
Our online course is suitable to those who wish to learn Irish from
native speakers.
Bard na nGleann Teo., www.bardnangleann.com
is an information management company that has a special focus on the
Gaeltachts of Munster. Gaeltalk.net is designed to make a direct connection
between the Gaeltachts (Irish-speaking areas of Ireland) and the Irish
diaspora around the world. This ambitious plan to form a Global Gaeltacht
by Tomás Mac Gearailt, started with the online Irish language
bookstore, www.litriocht.com
in 1999.
Objectives
The goal of Gaeltalk.net is to provide a high quality on-line teaching
environment for those who wish to learn spoken Irish while simultaneously
supporting the ongoing use of Irish in everyday life in the Gaeltacht.
Gaeltalk
and the future
Gaeltalk.net is currently involved in adding its online courses
to the curricula of several universities worldwide. We can also provide
these universities with more advanced follow-up courses, such as Gaeltacht-based
Irish immersion programs in Ireland.
What people
say about Gaeltalk.net
"Gaeltalk.net is outstanding, the fact that one can listen to
sound files, interact with native speakers and gain a general insight
into Gaeltacht life is amazing. It is an excellent resource for those
who don't have access to a class or learning material. For those who
do have access to a class, Gaeltalk.net strengthens their Irish by being
able to practice it 24 hours a day if necessary."
Tom Devine, Conradh na Gaeilge in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
"Cape
Clear is especially recognized as a Gaeltacht. There is a special richness
in the language here because it is an island. Many people on Cape Clear
did not understand the importance of the language, but when they see
it is broadcast around the world, I think it is changing their outlook."
Conchúr Ó’Drisceoil, Captain of the Cape Clear
ferry, Naomh Ciarán 11.
"The site
has been laid out and structured with much thoughtfulness and skill.
Also, as as a former software developer, among other things, I have
to say how impressive I find the Gaeltalk software itself. Nice job!"
John Rafferty, Arizona, USA.
"It
is a great course - I am really enjoying it and I don't want to spoil
it by rushing through just to get it finished."
Diana Okada, Japan.
"Whoever
was responsible for the grammar sections explained things so clearly."
Samas Kenny, Illinois, USA.
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