Level 2 Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Defined Content For: 1 Irish Level 2 2 Understanding Business Enterprise with Languages and Tourism (UBELT) Irish Level 2 Revised September 2015
Level 2 Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
Defined Content For:
1 Irish Level 2
2 Understanding Business Enterprise with Languages and Tourism (UBELT) Irish Level 2
Revised September 2015
QCF Modern Languages Defined Content Irish, Level 2 (Also for use with UBELT)
Contents Page Structure of the Qualification QCF Level 2 3 Structure of the Qualification UBELT 4 Unit 1: Understand everyday spoken language 5 Unit 2: Speak using everyday language 7 Unit 3: Read everyday text 9 Unit 4: Write everyday text 11
Themes
1. Social Contact 13
2. Hobbies and Interests 19
3. Making Arrangements 21
4. Occupation/Part Time Jobs 24
5. Health 27
6. Food and Drink 30
7. Shopping and Services 34
8. Grammar and Structures 37
9. Travel and Holidays 38
10. Transport 41
11. Environment 43
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Structure of the Qualification QCF Level 2 Candidates should study the themes detailed below. Grammar and structures required are included in this document. It is expected that candidates will already have knowledge of the language content as defined in Entry 2 and 3. Assessment will be performed across Units 1–4 (each unit carries equal weighting). Unit 1: Understand everyday spoken language Unit 2: Speak using everyday language Unit 3: Read everyday texts Unit 4: Write everyday texts QCF Level 2 Themes
1 Social Contact 2 Hobbies and Interests 3 Making Arrangements 4 Occupation/Part Time Jobs 5 Health 6 Food and Drink 7 Holidays 8 Grammar and Structures 9 Travel and Holidays 10 Transport 11 Environment
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Structure of the Qualification Understanding Business Enterprise with Languages and Tourism (UBELT) Level 2 Assessment will be performed in Unit 2 and Units 4 only. Candidates should study the themes detailed below. Grammar and structures required are included in this document. It is expected that candidates will already have knowledge of the language as defined in Entry 2 and 4. Unit 2: Speak using everyday language Unit 4: Write everyday texts Themes Speaking
1 Social Contact 2 Hobbies and Interests 3 Making Arrangements 4 Occupation 5 Shopping
Writing
1 Social Contact 2 Hobbies and Interests 3 Making Arrangements 4 Food and Drink 5 Health
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Unit 1: Understand Everyday Spoken Language
Title Understand everyday spoken language
Level 2
Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand routine information about everyday personal, social and work situations
1.1 identify key messages contained in: (a) statements (b) questions (c) requests (d) opinions
1.2 select straightforward details from routine language
descriptions or explanations 1.3 identify the overall theme of conversations,
descriptions or explanations
2. Follow routine conversation on familiar subjects
2.1 follow everyday instructions or advice , taking account of priorities
2.2 recognise the expression of: opinions, feelings, needs or
preferences 2.3 follow everyday exchanges of information about an
area of study or work 2.4 recognise everyday polite conventions in personal,
social or work situations
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Additional Information about the Unit
Unit aim[s] To be amended contra standards
To achieve this unit, you need to show that you understand routine language in familiar everyday situations. You can, for example:
Follow conversations on familiar subjects.
Pick up on straightforward humour.
Handle routine exchanges of information about an area of study or work.
Understand routine step-by-step instructions.
Understand straightforward advice about everyday work matters.
Unit expiry date 31 August 2017
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national language standards
CILTB1U
Details of the relationship between the unit and other standards or curricula [if appropriate]
None
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body [if appropriate]
None
Endorsement of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body [if required]
CILT
Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system
Languages 12.2
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
CCEA
Availability for use Shared
Availability for delivery September 2013
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Unit 2: Speak Using Everyday Language
Title Speak using everyday language
Level 2
Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Be able to exchange information about everyday situations
1.1 use routine language to: (a) exchange routine personal, social or work
information (b) ask questions (c) respond to everyday questions (d) make requests or give invitations (e) provide routine descriptions, information
2. Be able to initiate and develop conversations
2.1 use appropriate forms of address in social and work situations to start a conversation
2.2 maintain everyday conversation 2.3 provide an account of a sequence of everyday events 2.4 express:
(a) wishes (b) feelings (c) needs, preferences (d) opinions
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Additional Information about the Unit
Unit aim[s] To achieve this unit you need to show that you can make yourself understood using routine language in everyday situations adapting simple structures with the right vocabulary. You can for example:
Initiate and maintain social contact.
Exchange information about your area of work
Provide information on and give brief descriptions of study, work or personal circumstances.
Exchange details about your area of study or work.
Provide an account of a sequence of events.
Unit expiry date 31 August 2017
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national language standards
This unit derived from the Level 2 Speaking Unit CILTB1S
Details of the relationship between the unit and other standards or curricula [if appropriate]
None
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body [if appropriate]
None
Endorsement of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body [if required]
CILT
Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system
Languages 13.2
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
CCEA
Availability for use Shared
Availability for delivery September 2013
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Unit 3: Read Everyday Text
Title Read everyday text
Level 2
Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand and respond to a range of routine information on everyday matters
1.1 extract factual information from (a) notices, announcements (b) formal letters and e-mails (c) informal letters e-mails
1.2 follow enquiries or requests 1.3 select relevant details from instructions or advice 1.4 follow straightforward safety regulations 1.5 identify different views expressed in various types of
correspondence 1.6 recognise common formal/informal letter writing
conventions 1.7 grasp the gist of articles and texts of an everyday
nature
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Additional Information about the Unit
Unit aim[s] To achieve this unit, you need to show that you understand a range of routine materials on everyday matters.
You can, for example:
Understand routine letters, e-mails and faxes relating to the area of study or work.
Understand the broad outline of notices and announcements.
Understand straightforward safety regulations.
Pick out relevant details and grasp the gist of articles and other texts on everyday topics.
Recognise the difference between formal and informal correspondence.
Unit expiry date 31 August 2017
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national language standards
CILTB1R
Details of the relationship between the unit and other standards or curricula [if appropriate]
None
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body [if appropriate]
None
Endorsement of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body [if required]
CILT
Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system
Languages 12.2
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
CCEA
Availability for use Shared
Availability for delivery September 2013
Unit expiry date August 2017
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national language standards
CILTB1R
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Unit 4: Write Everyday Text
Title Write everyday text
Level 2
Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Be able to produce short texts, combining set phrases and familiar language with reasonable accuracy
1.1 write routine: (a) plans (b) step-by-step instructions (c) advice
1.2 make routine: (a) written enquiries (b) requests (c) invitations
1.3 express simple: (a) opinions (b) feelings (c) wishes (d) needs and (e) preferences
1.4 create standard letters or emails adhering to writing conventions: (a) formal (b) informal
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Additional Information about the Unit
Unit aim[s] To achieve this unit, you need to show that you can produce short texts using familiar language to carry out everyday tasks. You can, for example:
Create plans for routine activities.
Produce simple, step-by-step instructions.
Create standard letters, faxes and e-mails.
Write brief informal letters and messages.
Unit expiry date 31 August 2017
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national language standards
CILT A1W
Details of the relationship between the unit and other standards or curricula [if appropriate]
None
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body [if appropriate]
None
Endorsement of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body [if required]
CILT
Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system
Languages 13.2
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
CCEA
Availability for use Shared
Availability for delivery September 2013
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1. Social Contact
Describing People
Describing mood
Buying/renting a property
Describe a person - yourself or someone else
to be born Beir
born on the...in... Rugadh ar an...( lá) sa bhliain... mé,
Where were you born? Cár rugadh tú?
When were you born? Cá huair a rugadh tú?
I was born in 19… Rugadh i 19… mé
you were born Rugadh... tú.
he/she was born Rugadh...é/ í.
we were born Rugadh... muid.
you were born Rugadh... tú.
they were born Rugadh... iad.
Revise big numbers. Déan athbhreithniú ar uimhreacha móra.
Revise months of the year and years (e.g. 1987/2002)
Déan athbhreithniú ar mhíonna na bliana.
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Descriptions (description of character)
How would you describe your character? Cad é mar a chuirfeá síos ar do charachtar?
Are you a…person? An duine… tú?
Then, how are you as a person? Mar sin de, cad é an cineál duine tú?
nice person duine deas
friendly cairdiúil
stupid bómánta
patient foighneach
charming meallacach
talkative cainteach
optimistic dóchasach
lazy falsa
famous cáiliúil
foreign coimhthíoch
crazy craiceáilte (colloq.)
kind cineálta
funny greannmhar
generous flaithiúil
impatient mífhoighneach
quiet ciúin
shy cúthail
pessimistic duairc
hard-working dícheallach
honest ionraic
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Mood
What mood are you in generally? Cad é an fonn a bhíonn ort go ginearálta?
to be in a good mood fonn maith a bheith ort
to be in a bad mood Droch-spion a bheith ort
How do you feel now? Cad é mar a mhothaíonn tú anois?
How are you feeling today? Cad é mar a mhothaíonn tú inniu?
I feel better. Mothaím níos fearr.
to look happy cuma shona a bheith ort
to look sad cuma bhrónach a bheith ort
to be worried imní a bheith ort
to be angry fearg a bheith ort
to be nervous neirbhíseach
to be disappointed díomá a bheith ort
to be stressed a bheith faoi bhrú
to look relaxed cuma shuaimhneach a bheith ort
Conjugation of the verbs in this section
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Buying Renting/Property
Seeking information about property to buy or rent
Stating requirements
Expressing preferences
Do you want to buy or rent property? Ar mhaith leat maoin a cheannach nó a fháil ar cíos?
What type of property are you looking for? Cén cineál maoine atá tú a chuardach?
Are you looking for something already built or newly built?
An bhfuil tú ag iarraidh rud atá tógtha cheana féin nó atá nua tógtha?
a new house teach úr
an old house seanteach
a recently built house teach tógtha ar na mallaibh
I prefer… Is fearr liom…
We prefer… Is fearr linn…
I want/would like… Ba mhaith liom/tá mé ag iarraidh…
We want/ would like… Ba mhaith linn/tá muid ag iarraidh…
Estate Agent Gníomhaire Eastáit
property - house maoin – teach/maoin tí (gin)
What are you looking for? Cad é atá tú a chuardach?
I am looking for… Tá mé ag cuardach...
We are looking for… Tá muid ag cuardach…
We are interested in renting… Tá spéis again…a fháil ar cíos.
We are interested in buying… Tá spéis again…a cheannach.
a flat maoin árasán maoin árasáin (gin)
a country house maoin - teach tuaithe
a villa maoin - teachín
terraced house teach sraithe
semi-detached leathscoite
detached house teach scoite
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For sale Ar díol
To rent Ar cíos
renting [note: noun probably] Cíosú
buying [note: noun probably] ag ceannach
Have you any brochures? An bhfuil bróisiúr ar bith agat?
Where is it situated? Cá háit a bhfuil sé suite?
It is near… Tá sé cóngarach de…
It is a brick property. Is maoin bhríce í.
It is painted in… Tá dath péinte…air.
Have you anything bigger? An bhfuil rud ar bith níos mó agat?
Have you anything smaller? An bhfuil rud ar bith níos lú agat?
Have you anything cheaper? An bhfuil rud ar bith níos saoire agat?
Have you anything closer to...? An bhfuil rud ar bith agat atá níos cóngaraí leis an...?
When can we see it? Cá huair is féidir linn é a fheiceáil?
When is it available? Cá huair a bheidh sé ar fáil?
this morning/afternoon/evening ar maidin/san iarnóin/sa tráthnóna
next week an tseachtain seo chugainn
next month an mhí seo chugainn
agreed comhaontaithe
later ar ball
What about renting? Cad é faoi chíos a ghlacadh?
Yes, of course. Is ea, cinnte.
I am sorry. Tá mé buartha.
I would have preferred… B’fhearr liom…
to hope ag súil le
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with a view le radharc mountain view radharc sléibhe
sea view le radharc farraige lake view lradharc locha
quiet location suíomh ciúin central location suíomh lárnach
furnished Le troscánann unfurnished gan troscán
hall halla living-room seomra suí
kitchen cistin dining-room seomra bia
bathroom seomra folctha bedroom seomra leapa
cellar siléar toilet leithreas
garden gairdín patio paitió
balcony balcóin terrace léibheann
beside taobh le parking place áit pháirceála
Revise rooms in the house Déan athbhreithniú ar sheomraí an tí
Is there electricity? An bhfuil leictreachas ann?
Is there running water? An bhfuil uisce reatha ann?
Is there central heating? An bhfuil téamh lárnach ann?
Is it a very old property/house/flat? An maoin an-sean é?
An teach an-sean é?
An árasán an-sean é?
When was it built? Cá huair a tógadh é?
It was possibly built in 1929. Is dócha gur tógadh é i 1929.
brand new úrnua
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2. Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
Discuss what you did in your free time
Discuss what you will do in your free time
Talking about what you did
What did you do last weekend? Cad é a rinne tú an deireadh seachtaine seo chuaigh thart?
Did you go out? An ndeachaigh tú amach?
Where did you go? Cá ndeachaigh tú?
I went... Chuaigh mé chuig...
I did... Rinne mé ...
I played... D'imir mé...
I worked... D'oibrigh mé...
I had a rest. Bhí scíste agam.
I visited… Thug mé cuairt ar…
Did you see...? An bhfaca tú...?
I saw... Chonaic mé...
Did you have a good time? An raibh am maith agat?
I had a great time. Bhí am ar dóigh agam.
We had a great time. Bhí am ar dóigh againn.
It was OK. Bhí sé maith go leor.
It was terrible. Bhí sé millteanach.
I didn't enjoy it. Níor bhain mé sult as.
We didn't enjoy it at all. Níor bhain muid sult as ar dhoigh ar bith
Revise past tense of the verbs in this section
Dean athbhreitniú ar an aimsir chaite de na briathra sa roinn seo.
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Talking about what you are going to do
Where will you go next Saturday? Cá rachaidh tú an Satharn seo chugainn?
I will be going to... Rachaidh mé chuig...
We will be going to... Beimid ag dul chuig...
What are you going to do this weekend? Cad é atá tú ag dul a dhéanamh an deireadh seachtaine seo?
I am going to... Tá mé ag dul…a dhéanamh.
Who are you going to go with? Cé leis a rachaidh tú?
I will be going with... Rachaidh mé le...
I will visit… Tabharfaidh mé cuairt ar…
We will visit… Tabharfaimid cuairt ar…
Revise family relations Déan athbhreithniú ar ghaol.
friend cara
colleagues comhghleacaithe
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3. Making Arrangements
Making Arrangements
Organise social outings
Give opinions
Would you like to come to dinner? Ar mhaith leat teacht faoi choinne dinnéir?
Let's go to the cinema. Téimis chuig an phictiúrlann.
How about going to the theatre? Cad é faoi dhul chuig an amharclann?
What's on? Cad é atá air?
Which one? Cén ceann?
What else is there? Cad é eile atá ann?
a night club club oíche
every day gach lá
There's a good play on. Tá dráma maith ann.
There's a good opera on. Tá ceoldráma maith ann.
Have you seen...? An bhfaca tú...?
Where will we meet? Cá mbuailfimid le chéile?
When will we meet? Cá huair a bhuailfimid le chéile?
At the entrance. Ag an bhealach isteach.
On Monday at seven. Dé Luain ar a seacht.
What about some other day? Cad é faoi lá éigin eile?
Revise days of the week Déan athbhreithniú ar laethanta na seachtaine.
Revise times Déan athbhreithniú ar amanna.
What about some other time? Cad é faoi am éigin eile?
What could we do this evening? Cad é is féidir linn a dhéanamh an tráthnóna seo?
What will we do this weekend? Cad é a dhéanfaimid an deireadh seachtaine seo?
When can we meet up this summer? Cá huair is féidir linn teacht le chéile an samradh seo?
What do you recommend me to do? Cad é a mholann tú dom le déanamh?
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We can go to… Is féidir linn dul chuig…
We can watch… Is féidir linn amharc ar…
We can play… Is féidir linn...a imirt…
What is your favourite film? Cén scannán is fearr leat?
What is your favourite sport? Cén spórt is fearr leat?
My favourite film is… Is é…an scannán is fearr liom.
each/every gach
to collect le bailiú
to give a lift síob a thabhairt
to accompany le dul i gcuideachta.
Revise places at of interest in steps 1, 2 and 3
Déan athbhreithniú ar shuimeanna i gcéimeanna 1, 2 agus 3.
Revise sports and activities in steps 2 and 3
Déan athbhreithniú ar spóirt agus gníomhaíochtaí i gcéimeanna 2 agus 3.
Responses
That would be great. Bheadh sin ar fheabhas.
I don't mind. Ní miste liom.
It's all the same to me. Is cuma liom.
I can't stand that (or hate). Is fuath liom sin.
Sorry I can't make it. Gabh mo leithscéal ach ní féidir liom dul ann.
unfortunately ar an drochuair
I have a prior engagement. Tá socrú eile agam cheana féin.
I prefer to go to the theatre. Is fearr liom dul chuig an amharclann.
I don’t know. Níl a fhios agam.
I liked it. Thaitin sé liom.
I loved it. Bhí grá agam dó.
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OK Maith go leor.
See you later. Feicfidh mé ar ball thú.
Did you like it? Ar thaitin sé leat?
Did he/she like it? Ar thaitin sé leis/léi?
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4. Occupation/Part-time Jobs
Talking about work
Job Ads
Talking about jobs
Describe a work day Cuir síos ar lá oibre
What time do you start? Cén t-am a dtosaíonn tú?
What time do you finish? Cén t-am a gcríochnaíonn tú?
Usually I start at… Tosaím ar…de ghnáth.
Normally I finish at … Críochnaím ar … de ghnáth.
What time do you have lunch? Cén t-am a mbíonn lón agat?
Revise 12 and 24 hour clock Déan athbhreithniú ar an chlog.
Where do you have lunch? Cá mbíonn lón agat?
I have lunch in the canteen. Bíonn lón agam sa cheaintín.
at home sa bhaile
in the office san oifig
at the restaurant ag an bhialann
on Mondays ar an luan
Do you like your job? An maith leat do phost?
How many days holidays do you have per year?
Cá mhéad lá saoire a bhíonn agat in aghaidh na bliana?
How many days a week do you work? Cá mhéad lá sa tseachtain a bhíonn tú ag obair?
How many hours do you work per day? Cá mhéad uair sa lá a bhíonn tú ag obair?
It is not bad. Níl caill air.
The salary is alright. Tá an tuarastal maith go leor
What is the minimum wage? Cad é an pá íosta.
Is it well paid? An bhfuil pá maith leis?
I cannot complain. Ní féidir liom gearán a dhéanamh.
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I work a lot but I do not earn much. Oibrím go crua cuid mhór ach ní shaothraím
mórán.
I need to earn a lot of money. Caithfidh mé cuid mhór airgid a shaothrú
Revise days of the week Déan athbhreithniú ar laethanta na
seachtaine.
Job ads
job ad fógra poist
situations vacant folúntais
We require… Tá gá le…
We need… Is mian linn…
We are seeking… Tá muid ar lorg…
a person duine
Fill in the form. Líon isteach an fhoirm.
I have experience… Tá taithí agam…
Job application form Foirm iarratais phoist
Does one need…? An gá…a bheith ag duine?
Does one require…? An gá…a bheith ag duine?
someone duine éigin
full-time lánaimseartha
part-time páirtaimseartha
to work full-time le bheith ag obair go lánaimseartha
to work part-time le bheith ag obair go páirtaimseartha
to start immediately le tosú láithreach
well qualified cáilithe go maith
experience essential taithí riachtanach
no experience necessary níl taithí riachtanach
application form foirm iarratais
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Please send CV. Cuir CV le do thoil.
You/one must have a driving licence. Is gá ceadúnas tiomána bheith ag an duine.
reliable iontaofa
responsible freagrach
hard-working dícheallach
driving licence ceadúnas tiomána
salary tuarastal
x euro per hour x euro san uair
minimum wage pá íosta
I would like to apply for… Ba mhaith liom a chur isteach ar…
Please find enclosed... Faoi iamh tá...
I am available for interview… Tá mé ar fáil le hagallamh ar…
equivalent of: Dear Sir or Madam, … A dhuine uasail, …
equivalent of: Yours faithfully Is mise le meas
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5. Health
Seeking assistance in case of illness or injury
Understand and respond to doctor's queries and advice
What seems to be the matter? Cad é atá cearr?
What has happened to you? Cad é a tharla duit?
I was involved in an accident. Bhain taisme díom.
I slipped and fell. Shleamhnaigh mé agus thit mé.
I sprained/twisted my ankle. Leon mé mo rúitín.
I have injured myself Ghortaigh mé mé féin.
Is it sore? An bhfuil sé nimhneach?
It is sore Tá sé nimhneach.
Where is it sore? Cá háit a bhfuil sé nimhneach?
I am bleeding. Tá mé ag cur fola.
I have got sunburn. Tá mé dóite ag an ghrian.
I have an upset stomach. Tá mo bholg trína chéile.
I am vomiting. Tá mé ag caitheamh amach.
I have diarrhoea. Tá buinneach orm.
He/she is ill. Tá sé/sí tinn.
He/she is dehydrated. Tá sé díhiodráitithe.
We have been stung… Cuireadh cealg orainn…
by a jellyfish ag smugairle róin.
I have been bitten by a snake. Bhain nathair greim asam.
I have blisters on my feet. Tá spuaiceanna ar mo chosa.
What is sore? Cad é atá nimhneach?
Can you help me? An dtig leat cuidiú liom?
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I have earache. Tá tinneas cluasa orm.
I have hay fever. Tá fiabhras léana orm.
I have asthma. Tá plúchadh orm.
Have you been immunised against tetanus? An bhfuair tú instealladh in aghaidh teiteanais riamh?
Are you allergic to penicillin? An réitíonn penicillin leat?
I am not sure. Níl mé cinnte.
I think so. Sílim go réitíonn.
I think he has had a heart attack. Sílim gur bhuail taom croí air.
Help! Cuidigh liom!
I need a doctor. Tá dochtúir de dhíth orm.
rota chemist siopaí poitigéirí ar rota
You need an ambulance. Tá otharcharr de dhíth ort.
cotton wool olann chadáis apply cuir
bandage bindealán give/administer tabhair
drops braonta take glac
inhaler ion-análaitheoir dissolve díscaoil
antibiotics frithbheathaigh swallow slug
injection instealladh chew cogain
effervescent broidearnúil with food le bia
soluble tablets táibléid intuaslagtha after meals i ndiaidh béilí
capsules capsúil an hour before a meal uair a chloig roimh bhéile
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Do you have the European Health Insurance Card?
An bhfuil Cárta Leighis Sláinte Eorpaí agat?
Here is my European Health Insurance Card? Seo mo Chárta Leighis Sláinte Eorpaí?
I need a receipt/letter for my insurance. Tá admháil de dhíth orm don árachas s'agam.
Apply this bandage to the wound. Cuir an bindealán seo leis an chneá.
Take two tablets twice a day. Ghlac dhá tháibléad dhá uair sa lá.
You have to… Is gá duit…
You must have an injection. Is gá duit instealladh a fháil.
I will give you something for the pain. Tabharfaidh mé rud éigin duit don phian.
You must rest. Caithfidh tú scíste a ghlacadh.
Let me see… Taispeáin dom…
You should not play sports. Níor chóir duit spóirt a imirt.
You should not drink wine. Níor chóir duit fíon a ól.
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6. Food and Drink
Give and understand information about food and drink
Comment on a meal
Complain about a meal
Follow a recipe
Are you ready to order? An bhfuil tú réidh le hordú?
Have you chosen? Ar roghnaigh tú go fóill?
What would you like to eat? Cad é ba mhaith leat le hithe?
I would like… Ba mhaith liom…
We would like… Ba mhaith linn…
What kind of sauces do you have? Cén cineál anlainn atá agat?
peppered sauce anlann piobair
mushroom sauce anlann muisiriúin
tomato sauce anlann tráta
curry sauce anlann curaí
seafood sauce anlann bia mara
white sauce anlann bán
What is in...? Cad é atá istigh i(n)...?
I am allergic to ... Tá ailléirge orm le...
I am on a low salt diet. Tá mé ar aiste beagshalann.
I am diabetic. Is diaibéiteach mé.
What do you recommend? Cad é a mholann tú?
Was everything ok for you? An raibh gach rud maith go leor duit/daoibh?
This is not what I ordered. Ní hé seo an rud a d'ordaigh mé.
This is not what we ordered. Ní hé seo an rud a d'ordaigh muid.
What ingredients do I need? Cé na comhábhair atá uaim?
You need… Tá… uait
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The meat is undercooked. Tá an fheoil cnagbhruite.
The fish is overdone. Tá an t-iasc róbhruite.
Do you like the wine? An maith leat an fíon?
The wine is corked. Tá blas an choirc ar an fhíon.
The food is cold. Tá an bia fuar.
Can we have extra/more... An féidir tuilleadh…bheith againn?
The food was delicious. Bhí an bia an-bhlasta/galánta.
We will come back. Tiocfaidh muid ar ais.
Thanks, it was perfect. Bhí sé foirfe, go raibh maith agat.
Don’t eat there! Ná hithigí ansin!
What do you want for starter/main course/dessert?
Cad é ba mhaith leat mar réamhchúrsa/phriomhchúrsa/mhilseog?
How much is it in total? Cá mhéad atá air ina iomláine?
How much I owe you? Cá mhéad atá agam ort?
The bill, please. An bille, le do thoil.
There is an error on the bill. Té earráid leis an bhille.
You have charged us for... Ghearr sibh orainn as an...
and we only had... agus ní raibh againn ach...
I am sorry Sir/Madam/Sirs, Gabhmo leithscéal a dhuine uasail/a bhean uasail/ a fheara,
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The Menu
starters céad cúrsa main courses príomhchúrsaí
seafood bia mara fish iasc
oysters oisrí salmon bradán
mussels diúilicíní trout breac
prawns cloicheáin monkfish anglait
avocado piorra abhcóide hake colmóir
soup anraith cod trosc
melon mealbhacán meat feoil
mixed salad sailéad measctha beef mairteoil
pasta salad sailéad pasta lamb uaineoil
rice salad sailéad ríse veal laofheoil
cold meat platter pláta feola fuaire chicken sicín
egg mayonnaise ubh faoi mhaonáis rabbit coinín
pâté pâté venison fiafheoil
nuts cnónna wheat cruithneacht
dairy products táirgí déiríochta steamed galaithe
boiled bruite fried friochta
roasted rósta grilled griollta
well-done lánbhruite rare tearcbhruite
medium cnagbhruite microwave micreathonn
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What ingredients do you need to prepare…?
a recipe oideas To prepare this recipe you have to…
Chun an t-oideas seo a ullmhú caithfidh tú...
temperature teocht to wash nigh
ingredients comhábhair to peel sceith
method modh to slice slis
to fry frioch to mix measc
to boil bruith to add breisigh
to simmer suanbhruith to stir measc
to put in the oven cuan oigheann Enjoy your meal! Bain sult as do bhéile!
until go dtí during i rith
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7. Shopping and Services
Shopping for the home
Dealing with home disasters and problems
Shopping online
What is the best place to buy...? Cá háit a bhfuil an ait is fearr chun…a cheannach?
You must go to a shopping centre. Caithfidh tú dul chuig ionad siopadóireachta.
electrical appliances earraí leictreacha
home furnishings troscán tí
Could you recommend a good plumber? An dtiocfadh leat pluiméir maith a mholadh?
certainly/of course cinnte
I recommend you… Molaim…duit
There is a leak in ... Tá éalú uisce sa…
The kitchen is flooded. Tá tuile tríd an chistin.
I need an electrician. Tá leictreoir de dhíth orm.
I have to call a… Caithfidh mé glao a chur ar…
The electricity keeps tripping. Bíonn an leictreachas ag dul as i gcónaí.
There is a fault. Tá fabht ann.
The dishwasher is faulty. Tá an miasniteoir fabhtach.
The washing-machine has broken down. Bhris an miasniteoir síos.
The bulb has gone. Tá an bolgán briste.
online shopping siopadóireacht ar line
What is the delivery date? Cad é an dáta seachadta?
delivery dates dátaí seachadta
free home delivery seachadadh baile in aisce
delivery address seoladh seachadta
When can you deliver? Cá huair is féidir leat é a sheachadadh?
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e-mail address seoladh ríomhphoist
click here cliceáil anseo
enter username cuir ainm úsáideora isteach
enter password cuir pasfhocal isteach
What is wrong? Cad é atá cearr?
The internet connection does not work. Níl an ceangal idirlín ag feidhmiú.
offer tairiscint
sales díolacháin
reduced article earraí ar lacáiste
What price is it? Cad é an praghas atá air?
discount lacáiste
From 40 euros. ó 40 euro.
Can you give me discount? An féidir leat lacáiste a thabhairt dom?
tap sconna a three-seater sofa tolg trí shuíochán
washer leicneán an armchair cathaoir
pipes píopaí a double bed leaba dhúbailte
plug dallán a single bed leaba shingil
socket soicéad bunk beds leapacha buinc
switch lasc a bedside table tábla cois leapa
fuse fiús a dining table tábla proinne
bulb bolgán a coffee table tábla íseal
batteries ceallraí a set of 8 chairs seit 8 cathaoir
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wiring sreangú a sideboard cornchlár
connection nasc a wardrobe vardrús
fault fabht a cupboard cófra
a rug ruga a bin bosca bruscair
a carpet cairpéad a lamp lampa
curtains cuirtíní a mirror scáthán
cushions cúisíní sheets braillíní
a pillow ceannadhairt a pillowcase clúdach piliúir
a bed spread folach leapa a blanket blaincéad
a quilt cuilt a quilt cover clúdach cuilte
a mattress tocht a television set teilifíseán
a subscription síntiús a satellite dish mias satailíte
a DVD player seinnteoir DVD a video recorder fístaifeadán
a computer ríomhaire a hi-fi system córas Hi-Fi
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8. Grammar and Structures
Conditional tense Modh Coinníollach
Present tense Aimsir láithreach
Interrogatives- Revision An fhoirm cheisteach
Future- revision Aimsir fháistineach
Imperative Modh Ordaitheach
Giving opinions Tuairimí a thabhairt
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9. Travel and Holidays
On Holiday – revision
Talk about holidays
Express opinions about holiday destinations
Understand information about emergencies
Weather
To go on holiday
Where did you do last summer? Cá ndeachaigh tú an samhradh seo caite?
I went… Chuaigh mé ...
We went… Chuaigh muid ...
How long did you stay? Cá fhad ar fhan tú?
I stayed… D'fhan mé...
a fortnight/15 days coicís
How was it? Cad é mar a bhí sé?
The facilities were fabulous. Bhí na háiseanna ar dóigh.
There was a kids' club. Bhí cumann páistí ann.
There was a beauty salon. Bhí sciamhlann ann.
a games room seomra cluichí
a supervised pool linn snámha faoi mhaoirseacht
a first-aid post stáisiún garchabhrach
nightly entertainment siamsaíocht oíche
a night club club oíche
an indoor swimming pool linn snámha taobh istigh
Would you recommend it? An molfá é?
I wouldn't recommend it. Ní mholfainn é.
I would highly recommend it. Mholfainn go hard é.
The resort was... Bhí an áit...
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The locals were... Bhí muintir na háite...
There wasn't much to do. Ní raibh mórán le déanamh.
There wasn't much to see. Ní raibh mórán le feiceáil.
to advise a mholadh
I advise you that… Molaim duit…
Will you go back? An rachaidh tú ar ais?
I certainly won’t be going back. Ní rachaidh mé ar ais ar chor ar bith.
the seaside (cois) trá
ski resort ionad sciála
It was a disaster. Ba thubaiste é.
It was a nightmare. Bhí sé ina thromluí.
The beach was polluted. Bhí an trá truaillithe.
There was a lot of litter. Bhí cuid mhór bruscar ann.
It was packed. Bhí sé plódaithe.
It was very remote. Bhí sé iargúlta.
In the case of fire... I gcás tine...
please leave the building fág an foirgneamh
do not use the lift ná húsáid an t-ardaitheoir
One must… Ní mór do…
You must… Ní mór duit…
You have to… Caithfidh tú…
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The Weather
Did you get good weather? An raibh aimsir mhaith ann?
What was the weather like? Cad é mar a bhí an aimsir?
It rained all the time. Bhí sé ag cur fearthainne i rith an ama.
It snowed every day. Chuir sé sneachta gach lá.
There were thunderstorms. Bhí léidearnach thoirní ann.
It was dull. Bhí sé gruama.
It was overcast. Bhí spéir dhúnta ann.
It was changeable. Bhí sé malartach.
It was cold. Bhí sé fuar.
It was sunny. Bhí sé grianmhar.
It was hot. Bhí sé te.
It was gorgeous. Bhí sé galánta.
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10. Transport
At the airport
Understand air travel information and announcements
Travel agency Gníomhaireacht taistil
Low-cost airlines Aerlínte ar chostas íseal
Discount fares Táillí lacáiste
to catch a flight eitilt a ghabháil
stand-by ar aire
charter flight eitilt chairte
scheduled flight eitilt sceidealta
plane eitleán
flight number uimhir eitilte
passengers paisinéirí
Flight arriving from… Eitilt ag teacht ó...
Flight departing for… Eitilt ag imeacht chuig...
check-in seiceáil isteach
boarding pass pas bordála
show taispeáin
go gabh
Please have identification ready for inspection.
Bíodh aitheantas réidh le haghaidh cigireachta le do thoil.
departure lounge tolglann imeachta
departures/arrivals imeachtaí/eitiltí isteach
domestic flights eitiltí intíre
international flights eitiltí idirnáisiúnta
Flight x is ready for boarding. Tá eitilt X réidh le bordáil.
Please proceed to gate number… Gabh chuig geata uimhir a…le do thoil.
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The flight is now closing. Tá an eitilt ag druidim anois.
Do not leave your luggage unattended. Ná fág do bhagáistí leo féin.
Did you pack your bags yourself? Ar phacáil tú do mhálaí féin?
Please fasten your seatbelt, Greamaigh do chrios sábhála, le do thoil.
switch off your mobile phone, cuir as do ghuthán póca,
and any electrical equipment agus trealamh leictreach ar bith
Your life jacket is under your seat. Tá do sheaicéad tarrthála faoi do shuíochán.
shuttle bus bus tointeála
terminal teirminéal
trolley tralaí
Due to a strike... De dheasca stailc...
flight x will be delayed by... beidh eitilt X moillithe le...
Flight x is now cancelled. Tá eitilt x cealaithe anois.
We apologise for any inconvenience. Gabhaimis ár leithscéal as ciota ar bith.
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11. Environment
Environment
Seeking and understanding information about the local area
Are there recycling containers around here? An bhfuil soithí athchúrsála thart anseo?
Is there a recycling site? An bhfuil suíomh athchúrsála ann?
Yes, there is one near… Tá, cóngarach don…
When is there a bin collection? Cá huair a thógtar na boscaí bruscair?
On Friday mornings. Ar mhaidin Dé hAoine.
The sea is polluted. Tá an fharraige truaillithe.
There has been an oil spill. Tharla doirteadh ola.
Is the beach safe? An bhfuil an trá sábháilte?
Is the beach supervised? An bhfuil maoirseacht ar an trá?
Is there a lifeguard? An bhfuil garda tarrthála/garda coirp ann?
Are there currents around here? An bhfuil sruthanna thart anseo?
Dangerous cliffs/rocks Aillte/Carraigeacha contúirteacha.
Do not light fires Ná las tine.
Swimming forbidden Cosc ar shnámh
No fishing Cosc ar iascaireacht.
not drinking water uisce do-ólta
Do not drop litter. Ná caith bruscar.
Be careful! Bí cúramach!
To pick up Le piocadh suas
What do you think of recycling? Cad é do bharúil ar athchúrsáil?
I think it's a good idea. Sílim gur smaoineamh maith é.
How do you do to help recycling? Cad é a dhéanann tú le cuidiú le hathchúrsáil?
I do it all the time. Déanaim i gcónaí é.
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I recycle paper, plastic, glass etc. Athchúrsálaim páipéar, gloine srl.
There are not many recycling facilities. Níl mórán áiseanna athchúrsála ann.
I don't think it makes much difference. Ní shílim go ndéanann sé mórán difir.
I am very concerned about the environment Tá an-imní orm faoin timpeallacht.
What do you do to save the environment? Cad é a dhéanann tú leis an timpeallacht a chaomhnú?
litter bruscar to protect (to care for) caomhnaigh
pollution truailliú to damage dochar
green belt crios glas to pollute truailligh
the environment an timpeallacht to recycle athchúrsáil
the glass an gloine ozone layer ózóin
a dump dumpa to drop litter bruscar a chaitheamh
a spa spá a crab portán