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Module 1 : Conversation at the Crossroads in Ballingeary
Module 2 : Sarah in the Post Office
Module 3 : Looking for a place to stay
Module 4 : Learn to talk about the weather
Module 5 : Staying in a B & B
Module 6 : Learn to talk about food
Module 7 : Visiting an Irish bar
Module 8 : Meeting and greeting
Module 9 : Looking for directions
Module 10 : Shopping for presents
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Module 1: Conversation at the Crossroads in Ballingeary
(after coming down off the Bus)
As Gaeilge
Irish
As Béarla
English
Sarah:
Dia dhuit!
Hello!
Seán:
Dia is Muire dhuit!
Hello!
Sarah:
Conas tá'n tú?
How are you?
Seán:
Táim go maith, buíochas le Dia.
I'm fine, thanks be to God.
Sarah:
Gabh mo leithscéal, cad duirís?
Excuse me, what did you say?
Seán:
Táim go maith, buíochas le Dia.
I'm fine, thanks be to God.
Sarah:
Ó, tuigim anois.
Oh, I understand now.
Seán:
Cad is ainm duit?
What's your name?
Sarah
:
Sarah is ainm dom. Cad is ainm duitse?
My name is Sarah. What is your name?
Seán:
Seán is ainm domsa. Cad as duit?
Seán is my name. Where are you from?
Sarah:
Is ó Chorcaigh mé. Cad as duit féin?
I'm from Cork. Where are you from yourself?
Seán:
Is ó Bhéal Átha an Ghaorthaidh mé. Tá cónaí orm anseo agus táim ag obair anseo chómh maith.
I'm from Ballingeary. I live here and work here as well.
Sarah:
Táimse ag obair i gCoraigh ach táim ag taisteal anois agus ag foghlaim na Gaodhluinne
.
I'm working in Cork but I'm travelling now, and learning Irish.
Seán:
Bhuel, Fáilte romhat go Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh.
Well, welcome to Ballingeary !
