Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast

In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin looks back at 2021 at Bitesize Irish, and forward at 2022. Ag féachaint siar = Looking back Ag féachaint ar aghaidh = Looking forward Self-Reflection Prompts Where were you on your Irish language journey this time last year? How can you be more kind to yourself … Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh Read More »The post Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Thank you for being part of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! In this episode, Eoin says thanks to our fluent foireann (staff) at Bitesize Irish: Emma, Siobhán agus Niall. They make Bitesize Irish tick every day for all our Irish language learners. Thanks to our kinds customers who said such nice things about our membership offerings … Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat Read More »The post Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Biddy Early was an absolute legend in her own right. She shows us what resilience is, in the face of an oppressor. Her ability to heal people drew people to her. Of particular interest to us is whether she spoke the Irish language. Her Wikipedia entry states: With her family and friends she spoke Irish, … Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld Read More »The post Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Eoin talks about learning the Irish button accordion in this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast. It was intrinsically fun at the beginning, but soon hit some frustration. It’s similar to trying to learn the Irish language: great fun at first, but soon can seem daunting. Part of the solution is to make it fun … Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion Read More »The post Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Deirdre is from Contae Chiarraí (Kerry), and lives for a number of years in Ontario, Canada. She focusses her time on learning Irish traditional music, along with diving into learning to speak the Irish language. We’re privileged to have her as a Grow member of Bitesize Irish. The intro of this podcast episode of the … Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge Read More »The post Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Eoin of Bitesize Irish speaks with poet Ciara Ní É on the Irish langauge, creativity and self-expression. You can also watch this interview, and on that page are notes of various topics covered in the interview. If you have a comment to leave on the interview, please also leave it on the video interview page.The post Podcast 131: Ciara Ní É – Gaeilge, creativity and self-expression first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin asks you what might be holding you back from learning the Irish language. What might be stopping you internally from practicing Gaeilge Gach Lá? It may be a fear of judgement, or a shame of identity, or something else about your story. Also covered is a … Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish? Read More »The post Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish? first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Trust the process. Trust yourself! An empowering aspect of learning to speak the Irish language is not limited to “languages people”. The process of learning the Irish language is a journey. It’s a process that’s available to each of us. Yes, it does include studying with intenstiy (see Episode 128 for more on that). Once … Podcast 129: Trust the Process Read More »The post Podcast 129: Trust the Process first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Gaeilge Gach Lá is about immersing yourself every day. How does that relate to the step of your Irish language journey to study with intensity? Are both parts needed, and which comes first? Eoin discusses how immersion is an accessible foundation upon which you can base later study. Keep up the Gaeilge Gach Lá. Stretch … Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying Read More »The post Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

The Bitesize Irish Podcast featuring member interview and Irish language learner Jeri. Jeri shares her motivations for learning the Irish language, and what brought her to the language. She also shares some interesting tactics, including poetry, for diving deeper into Gaeilge as a learner. Watch Jeri’s interview as a video too. Mentioned in the episode: … Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri Read More »The post Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Diving into the Irish language is a journey of a lifetime. You start at finding your calling, go on to intense self-study, followed by starting to practice with others, and moving toward intuitive self expression. Follow these five steps along the journey. Find your calling. If you’re starting as an absolute beginner with the Irish … Podcast 126: Your Irish Language Journey Read More »The post Podcast 126: Your Irish Language Journey first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

This podcast features the video interview recently with Bitesize Irish member Jim. Watch the video there, and please leave any feedback for him there too as a reply. Also mentioned in this episode: Bitesize Irish Merchandise! Sign up for GROW membership like JimThe post Podcast 125: Agallamh Baill le Jim first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Aisling joins the podcast for this episode. Aisling is the Bainisteoir Pobail (Community Manager) at Bitesize Irish. Her daily focus is on helping members of our community at Bitesize Pobal. We discuss her time in the Gaeltachtaí of Corca Dhuibhne and An Rinn, how she got interested in Irish, and her time in Vancouver. Aisling … Podcast 124: Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail Read More »The post Podcast 124: Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Interview with Áine Gallagher, who do many things including greann dhá-theangach (bilingual comedy). In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, we talk about the mindset that encourages you to speak Irish. Find Áine at ainegallagher.com – including the Irish Matters web series plus her TedX talk about what is it like speaking Irish as … Podcast 123: Áine Gallagher Read More »The post Podcast 123: Áine Gallagher first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

How will you use the Zoom revolution to connect with others, as Gaeilge? Group video calls are now ubiquitous. There’s no-one stopping us from connecting with others. So start a Zoom call! Post a link. Find “the others”. If you’re on Bitesize Pobal as a Grow member, do this through Bitesize Beo calls, and even … Podcast 122: Zúm Read More »The post Podcast 122: Zúm first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Bitesize Irish member Melinda speaks with Aisling about her journey into Gaeilge. Melinda’s sustainable approach to diving into Gaeilge Gach Lá has always intrigued us. In this interview, you’ll hear how she approaches the learning process, which means she has been able to continue on the journey. Watch the video version of this interview on … Podcast 121: Agallamh Baill le Melinda Read More »The post Podcast 121: Agallamh Baill le Melinda first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Adlerian psychology – indiviual psychology – is a holistic approach to understanding your motivations. It gives us a “guiding star” to use your abilities. In the book “The Courage to be Dislike” by Kishimi and Koga, they use a fabulous dialog to discuss the “individual psychology” laid out by Alfred Adler. He was a contemporary … Podcast 120: Using Your Abilities to Contribute Read More »The post Podcast 120: Using Your Abilities to Contribute first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

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In August 2010, Bitesize Irish went live to the world. Ten years on, Eoin reflects on the journey of a decade, and how that relates to learning the Irish language itself. Mentioned in the podcast: Bitesize Pobal private learning community is available to Bitesize Irish GROW members. Sign up for GROW. Gaeilge Gach Lá email … Podcast 118: Breithlá Sona Bitesize Read More »The post Podcast 118: Breithlá Sona Bitesize first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Siobhán, Áisitheoir & Teagascóir – Facilitator & Instructor at Bitesize Irish joins the podcast for this episode. You may recognise her from her many Bitesize Irish videos on YouTube, from our live Q&A sessions, and lesson walk-throughs. The conversation goes over some of Siobhán’s background, and then onto topics close to people’s hearts who are … Podcast 117: Agallamh le Siobhán Read More »The post Podcast 117: Agallamh le Siobhán first appeared on Bitesize Irish.