Would you like to challenge yourself to have an extra cúpla focal by the end of May?
Yes? Then why not take on the Focal A Day challenge for ‘Be The Arrow’ – simply sign up for free and you’re included!
We have teamed up with Áine Ní Gallachóir from Dublin who is a passionate advocate for the Irish language and one of the most creative cultural voices of her generation. A Gaisce Gold Award recipient, Áine is a Be The Arrow champion and will teach the nation ‘Focal A Day’ during May.
Aine says, “Every day in May, I will give someone a focal. Here are your week one words and phrases. By using them in your daily life, you are already improving. Follow Gasice on social to see my guerrilla methods and finding new ways to speak Irish in everyday places!”
Week One Focail
Ar mhaith leat focal?
Would you like a focal?
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Ba mhaith liom cupán caifé, le d’thóil
I’d like a cup of coffee please
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An féidir liom spúnog a fháil, le d’thóil?
Can I have a spoon please.
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Ar mhaith leat Custard Cream?
- Ba mhaith liom Custard Cream
- Ní mhaith liom Custard Cream
Would you like a Custard Cream?
- Yes
- No
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Taitníonn cáca milís go mór liom
I really like cake.
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Tá focal i mo cháca
There’s a word in my cake
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An dtogann tú siúcra?
- Togann mé
- Ní thogann mé
Do you take sugar?
- Yes
- No
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An dtagann tú anseo go minic?
- Tagann mé
- Ní thagann mé
Do you come here often?
- Yes
- No