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Billy
- Rate RM165
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RM165/h
1st lesson belanja
- Irish
Native Irish speaker from Cork with a BA Hons in Fine Art from LSAD and 15 years of experience teaching art and Irish oral grinds.
- Irish
Lesson location
About Billy
I’m a professional visual artist with a deep grá for our teanga dúchasach.
I’ve taught Irish oral grinds for years, given tours of art galleries as Gaeilge, delivered Cruinniú na nÓg workshops and chaired arts festivals.
I’m the Communications Officer for Praxis, the artists’ workers’ union of Ireland, a role I ran for because of my deep respect for communication as a key element of what it means to be human.
I’m inclusive of all, no matter your background, ethnicity, culture or identity. I believe language is a pillar of culture and I know that culture can only be strengthened when it is shared and enjoyed.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- SPM
- +15
levels :
Primary
Secondary
SPM
Form 6
STPM
Adult education
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
Other
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I take a creative, holistic and personalised approach to teaching 1 to 1 classes with students. My lessons focus on speaking and reading Irish in preparation for oral and aural exams, although I can also offer advice on written Irish.
I've had great success in helping students to grow in confidence. One of my 2025 students, Julia, was considering ordinary level Irish. We discussed her views on it, discovering that confidence and relatability were her main sticking points. With my support, she went from H6 to H2 in a matter of weeks!
Irish is considered challenging mainly for its strict grammar and unique pronunciations. As a native speaker, I understand how to make sense of these aspects… and also how to gently bend the rules & play with vocab so that they work for rather than against each individual.
I use the curriculum as a foundation and build classes out from there, taking a lateral approach that enables students to develop strong, extra-curricular means of communication that organically encompass the exam materials and much more. We also look at TV, radio and new media in ways that feel natural and non-prescriptive.
Irish loves to be spoken first! So tar anseo agus labhair liom í, beidh tú líofa sar i bhfad!
Rates
Rate
- RM165
Pack rates
- 5h: RM754
- 10h: RM1512
online
- RM165/h
free lessons
This first lesson is free to allow you to get to know your teacher so that they can best meet your needs.
- 30mins
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