Irish Language - Beginners/Improvers
| Award Name | A1 Level |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | A2 Level |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | B1 Level |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | B2 Level |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Level | Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge | ||
| A2 Level | Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge | ||
| B1 Level | Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge | ||
| B2 Level | Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge |
Duration
26–30 weeks. (1–2 classes per week). Duration varies depending on the number of weekly class hours scheduled.
Entry Requirements
Education: No formal education or qualifications required.
Aptitude: Applicants must have the motivation to learn and an interest in the subject.
Previous experience: No previous experience is required.
Application process includes an informal assessment.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Routes: Students may choose to further develop their Irish language skills by progressing to the next Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) level.
Further information
Applying for a Course:
If you have any difficulty contacting the relevant person then please contact Donegal ETB’s Adult Guidance and Information Service in Letterkenny (Tel: 074 9178088) or Donegal Town (Tel: 074 9725520).
You can also email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or complete this web form and our staff will get back to you: https://www.donegaletb.ie/further- education-training/adult-guidance/.
Alternatively, you can apply online through our website course finder, https://www.donegaletb.ie/further-education-training/course-finder/, or through the national FET course finder, www.fetchcourses.ie. If you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your DSP Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.
Location: Various locations throughout the county.
This course is free, however a TEG examination fee €60 to €85 applies.
Irish language classes for beginners and improvers. Accreditation can be obtained at Beginner Levels A1 and A2, then at Intermediate Levels B1 and B2. Your qualified class tutor will advise on which level is right for you. These courses are delivered with encouragement and support. The class groups are small to ensure that each student’s needs are met by an experienced tutor.
For more information on TEG visit www.teg.ie.
Modules:
— Listening
— Reading
— Speaking
— Writing
Contact:
Finn Valley, Georgina Thompson
Tel. 074 9190610
Inishowen, Claire McNicholl
Tel. 074 9362466
Letterkenny/Milford, Emilia Niewulska
Tel. 074 9706097
South Donegal, Adele McElhinney
Tel. 074 9740181
West Donegal, Dolores MhicGéidigh
Tel. 074 9180871