tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093767252531567562024-02-20T05:07:14.911-06:00Learn Irish Des MoinesA blog for the Des Moines Irish Language Group.Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-54766526489887678022013-06-07T08:54:00.001-05:002013-06-07T08:54:15.146-05:00Class has endedDue to a number of issues, we have disbanded the class. If you are interested in the Irish language and you are in Des Moines, please email us.Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-4829727439790276252013-02-20T14:52:00.003-06:002013-02-20T14:52:53.713-06:00Join us! Our location change means that you'll need to email learn.irish.dsm@gmail.com before coming to class. We will not be meeting in Urbandale as of today. We always like to meet new people!Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-88216476910731461242013-01-02T10:05:00.000-06:002013-01-02T10:05:22.923-06:00Yes, we are still studying!It has been many months since I have updated the web site because we use Facebook so much for notifications. I apologize for that and want to state that we are still studying the beautiful Irish language in Des Moines. Please join us on Thursdays at 7pm. Write with any questions you have.Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-91036252976677318752012-04-12T16:51:00.000-05:002012-04-12T16:51:05.388-05:00For those of you in Urbandale, the Urbandale Library is now offering Mango Languages to library card holders. Signing up for the lessons is free with your library card and the program offers you the opportunity to hear the language as well as to record yourself speaking. Give it a try at www.urbandalelibrary.org.Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-79433524532748223262012-04-12T16:49:00.002-05:002012-04-12T16:49:38.992-05:00Class is this evening, Thursday, April 12. Remember we are now meeting on Thursdays.<br />
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Have you seen us on Facebook? We're at Learn Irish Des Moines. Join us there!Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-19822637986981595692012-03-29T16:00:00.000-05:002012-03-29T16:00:03.453-05:00Yes, we're still meeting here in Des Moines. In case you don't notice it above, we have changed the day of the week for our group meetings to Thursday. Every other detail is the same. We meet twice a month in Urbandale. If you have questions, please leave a comment or send an email. Please like us on Facebook, too. We're at "Learn Irish Des Moines" or www.facebook.com/learn-irish-des-moines. See you there!Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-51420454424389261892011-11-29T14:43:00.001-06:002011-11-29T14:43:53.486-06:00December class 2011We decided that in December we will meet on December 13 before reconvening in January. It will be another holiday-themed class. If there is something you want to bring or focus on, please let me know and I'll make sure there's time for it. <br clear="all" /><span style="color: #888888;"></span>Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-48663542167871485832011-08-22T16:29:00.002-05:002011-08-22T16:30:30.583-05:00August 23 class location changeIf you care to show up at our class on August 23, it is moving for just one night. We'll be at The Royal Mile in downtown Des Moines on 4th Street. Next class is September 13 and we'll be back at Olivet Church as usual. Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-65596464362085896832011-05-14T15:08:00.006-05:002011-05-14T15:25:02.300-05:00New ebook is great asset for Irish language learners everywhereI purchased the ebook, "Learn Irish Gaelic Online: All You Need to Know" and read all of it to see if I would find it helpful after dabbling in the language since 2000 and leading a study group since 2009. <div><br /></div><div>What I found is a lot of advice and information I wish I'd had along the way. I even found suggestions for resources and study habits that were new to me. </div><div><br /></div><div>The advice I wish I'd had all along is particularly true in regard to learning a minority language all by myself. Learners around the world should read the book and take heart that there are many people everywhere to help you. Learners are also encouraged to ask around and begin a study group of their own the way I did in Des Moines. I put up posters and notices on bulletin boards around town and asked neighborhood and genealogical group newsletters to include the information in their publications. To my surprise, people showed up! </div><div><br /></div><div>Another portion of the book I especially appreciate is the listing of websites that provide the opportunities to listen, watch and read the language. I encourage our study group to do this all the time and now I have more resources to suggest to them. </div><div><br /></div><div>This book is a valuable resource to both teachers/leaders and individual learners everywhere. Edited by the creator of BitesizeIrishGaelic, out of Limerick, this book was written by a long-time student of the language, Audrey Nickel. Anyone needing inspiration to keep going, keep teaching or keep learning should buy this book and refer to as often as needed. </div>Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-4347058376134350242011-05-11T10:50:00.005-05:002011-05-11T10:58:41.903-05:00New ebook for help studying Irish!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSVnQXl72xfksSVQvYnbVLqk67TGHB3Wuth8Z_JlIcKCA4paeelFqqZqjwIs5rcHgaVjhNw4dfs_POkMErVYUAOq8jKDrifZVV4-VojsURJIY2e7FeGUUUGkzXbyvGW22iuy3FYzi6Yw/s1600/ebook.online-cover.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSVnQXl72xfksSVQvYnbVLqk67TGHB3Wuth8Z_JlIcKCA4paeelFqqZqjwIs5rcHgaVjhNw4dfs_POkMErVYUAOq8jKDrifZVV4-VojsURJIY2e7FeGUUUGkzXbyvGW22iuy3FYzi6Yw/s320/ebook.online-cover.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605487144033927538" /></a><br />I highly recommend the ebook, "Learn Irish Gaelic Online: All You Need to Know” for help studying the Irish language. It takes a lot of time on your part to learn the language. This book offers detailed help in getting the language into your daily habits even when you don't live in Ireland: A challenge, indeed! <br /><br />At the low price of $7 USD, you just can't go wrong with this helpful addition to your study materials. For a list of chapters and to download the book right away, go to <a href="http://www.bitesizeirishgaelic.com/ebooks/learn-irish-gaelic-online/">BiteSizeIrishGaelic</a>.Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-72594209732305382002011-04-22T22:05:00.011-05:002011-04-27T08:47:52.506-05:00Bitesize Irish GaelicHave you been paying attention on Facebook? There's a new friend in town: Bitesize Irish Gaelic! <br /><div><br /><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTvSxAAemPz9EVN1KREyshml27dYZle4ngfBZpCuW5YvD7XNrq4Vrq0J9JL8xG2xbUlryNeLx4sHnzo8gQ2dRkS-UMe_TZiqAQ20oyYFL1K0HspleBfnOtHfBPM0je4ygLdjmNSkbKfs/s1600/learn-irish-gaelic-language.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 136px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 55px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598616252261702386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTvSxAAemPz9EVN1KREyshml27dYZle4ngfBZpCuW5YvD7XNrq4Vrq0J9JL8xG2xbUlryNeLx4sHnzo8gQ2dRkS-UMe_TZiqAQ20oyYFL1K0HspleBfnOtHfBPM0je4ygLdjmNSkbKfs/s320/learn-irish-gaelic-language.png" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>There are few Irish language resources I have found that match Bitesize Irish Gaelic. This is a valuable language tool in which users listen to words and phrases spoken by a native speaker. Lessons are short and useful, laid out in logical progression. The lessons are broken down into quick, repeatable nuggets that will not intimidate. It's a great tool not only for learners of every level, but also for study groups, genealogists, readers, researchers and students of Irish history and literature. </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>In our study group, we have begun using Bitesize Irish at www.bitesizeirishgaelic.com as a group and as homework. Irish language learners around the world can use the web site and all the resources for a very small cost. The teacher is active and involved in the forums, where all students are welcome to ask questions and share resources and experiences. I happily recommend Bitesize Irish Gaelic to worldwide students of the Irish language or culture. </div></div><br /><br />You can visit the web site here: <a href="http://www.bitesizeirishgaelic.com/">BitesizeIrishGaelic</a><br /><br />And take a free lesson here: <a href="http://www.bitesizeirishgaelic.com/lessons/irish-numbers/">Free Lesson!</a>Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-77353627240491564282011-04-22T22:03:00.000-05:002011-04-22T22:04:00.777-05:00Schedule revisitedWe meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, here is the remaining Spring schedule for 2011:<br />April 26<br />May 10<br />May 24<br />June 14<br />June 28Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-39775288728722667982011-03-07T08:58:00.000-06:002011-03-07T08:59:13.649-06:00Learn fun Irish phrases for St. Paddy's DayBitesize Irish Gaelic: Get ready to speak on St. Patrick's Day!<br />Join us for a Webinar on March 12<br /><br />Space is limited.<br />Reserve your Webinar seat now at:<br />https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/925869062 <br /><br />I'll teach you enough words and phrases in Irish Gaelic to really impress your friends on St. Patrick's Day. The webinar is held the weekend before March 17th, just in time for you to prepare. Register now to ensure you'll be able to join. It's free.<br /><br />Title: Bitesize Irish Gaelic: Get ready to speak on St. Patrick's Day!<br />Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011<br />Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT. That's 12:00 PM EST, or 09:00 AM PST.<br /><br />After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.<br /><br />System Requirements<br />PC-based attendees<br />Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server<br />Macintosh®-based attendees<br />Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newerCaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-86824976866395115952011-02-28T08:34:00.000-06:002011-02-28T08:36:15.758-06:00Make St Patrick's Day more authentic with a good cup of Irish tea.For St Patrick's Day, look beyond your regular cup of Irish Breakfast to find an authentic tea from Ireland. More tea is consumed per capita in Ireland than any other country.<br /><br />Irish teas are increasingly popular. Usually black teas, they have a full-bodied taste, malty flavor and best served with sugar and milk. Today, they come in two forms. The first is labeled Irish Breakfast tea and produced in almost every country. Authentic Irish teas are made by tea companies in Ireland and include such brands as Barry's, Bewley's, Lyons and Punjana.<br /> <br />Authentic Irish teas achieve unique flavor and taste by blending leaves from Africa and India. Most of the leaves used are African, since it works particularly well with the Irish water. Blending different types and amounts of tea produces varying tastes.<br /> <br />Lyons Tea is Ireland's best-selling brand. The company offers 2 different teas: Lyons Gold and Lyons Original. Lyons Gold is a premium tea for a more discerning drinker.<br /> <br />Blended and produced in Cork, Barry's Tea occupies the high end of the Irish tea market. According to Barry's, the company is the second most popular tea in Ireland. Barry's Gold Tea, their most popular, brews an amber color and has a smooth, clean taste. Barry's Classic has a stronger flavor. <br /><br />Best known for its historic Dublin cafe, Bewley's is one of Ireland's leading brands. Bewley's Tea dates to 1835 when Charles Bewley imported the first tea into Ireland from China. Bewley's leading teas are Irish Breakfast, Irish Afternoon and Dublin Morning. <br /><br />Started in 1886 in Belfast, Punjana Tea is Northern Ireland's most popular. Punjana offers an Irish Breakfast, Fair Trade and Decaffeinated. <br /><br /> <br />About teadog.com <br /><br />teadog.com is an Internet retailer offering tea brands from around the world. teadog.com offers teas from such companies as Barry's, Bewley's Tea, Lyons, Punjana, Kusmi, Scottish Blend, Taylors of Harrogate, Williamson Tea and more.Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-49582902448936182332011-01-26T09:33:00.002-06:002011-01-26T09:34:47.571-06:00Spring scheduleFor the sake of not having to count out the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, here is the Spring schedule for 2011:<br />Feb 8<br />Feb 22<br />Mar 8<br />Mar 22<br />April 12<br />April 26<br />May 10<br />May 24<br />June 14<br />June 28Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-10511215394531725442011-01-21T10:29:00.003-06:002011-01-21T10:34:15.517-06:00The Gaelic languagesHere is an article about the modern Gaelic languages you may find interesting: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelic_languages" target="_blank">Gaelic languages</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Class meets again next week, Tuesday, January 25. </strong><br /><br />I'm currently listening to a broadcast from RTE.ie radio. You can listen online <a href="http://www.rte.ie/rnag/" target="_blank">here</a> and click on Conas Éisteacht. <br /><br />You may be surprised how many familiar words you hear!Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-86634127444459381962011-01-06T13:07:00.002-06:002011-01-06T13:08:42.603-06:00We're on Facebook, tooWe now have a Facebook page in case anyone is interested in the language and uses Facebook to search. Just look for Learn Irish Des Moines. I would put a "Like" button on this page, but it didn't work. I gave up easily...oops.Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-53766847348873432512011-01-06T12:58:00.000-06:002011-01-06T12:59:25.281-06:002011 gets started next weekClasses resume on January 11. Hope to see you there!Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-92155735797089681362010-11-01T16:52:00.000-05:002010-11-01T16:53:33.199-05:00REVISED holiday schedule for upcoming classes 2010November 9 - class <br />November 16 - class<br />November 23 - cancel<br />December 7 - class<br />December 14 - class <br />December 21 - cancel<br />December 28 - cancelCaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-76410819923567315532010-09-27T14:56:00.000-05:002010-09-27T14:57:04.152-05:00Class is tomorrow night!Join us for class tomorrow night, Tuesday, September 28. We'll see you there!Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-15470428540190386212010-09-20T19:04:00.001-05:002010-09-20T19:05:00.824-05:00Class tomorrowOut of our regular order, we will have a class tomorrow night. Our next class will be the regularly scheduled class the following Tuesday. So yes, two weeks in a row this month. See you there!Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-37073499706158179502010-08-24T09:33:00.002-05:002010-08-24T09:34:03.180-05:00Class tonightFor tonight's class, we will work mostly from Lesson 5 of Progress in Irish. Put your thinking caps on!Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-48875182096075531042010-07-13T15:30:00.002-05:002010-07-13T15:33:29.854-05:00July ClassesFáilte! Our July class will be tonight, July 13. The class on July 27 will not meet. We resume our normal schedule of second and fourth Tuesdays on August 10 at the same location.<br /><br />Check us out on Facebook at Iowa Irish!Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-79973451406153147432010-06-08T11:14:00.002-05:002010-06-08T11:18:01.155-05:00Summer ClassesWe will continue to have our regularly scheduled classes throughout the summer. Please feel free to join us at any time or contact me at <a href="mailto:learn.irish.dsm@gmail.com">learn.irish.dsm@gmail.com</a> with questions.Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609376725253156756.post-68025544693839832472010-05-21T14:07:00.002-05:002010-05-21T14:08:48.162-05:00Yes, we still have study group!We are ongoing at the same location on the same days every month. I've been lazy about posting. We're still digging into lenition and eclipsis, so we're pretty tired by the end of the evening. To relax, we're watching TG4 television shows before we go home! Please join us.Caronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799102663192977025noreply@blogger.com0