Lesson 1: Conversation at the Crossroads in Ballingeary. In this lesson Learn how to introduce yourself Say where you're from and what you're doing Ask a person questions about themselves       Sarah, a tourist from Cork, has arrived on the 3 p.m. bus. She is excited about being in a Gaeltacht and looks forward to trying out her Irish on some local people. She strikes up a conversation with Seán at the Crossroads.