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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



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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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.



This unit derived from the Level 2 Speaking Unit CILTB1S


None


None


CILT


Languages 13.2


CCEA



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Unit 3: Read Everyday Text

Title Read everyday text

Level 2



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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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.



CILTB1R


None


None


CILT


Languages 12.2


CCEA



Unit expiry date August 2017


CILTB1R

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Unit 4: Write Everyday Text

Title Write everyday text

Level 2



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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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.



CILT A1W


None


None


CILT


Languages 13.2


CCEA



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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

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