Cursa Gaeilge don Chead Bhliain
‘Iontas 1’ is a new and exciting 1st year text, tailored to the new format of the Irish Junior Certificate exam.
- Oral, aural, reading and writing skills are developed in each unit of this new vibrant, modern series
- A building-block approach allows students to build on their skills in a logical manner and gain confidence
- Provides a clear emphasis on the spoken language, with group work, paired activities and oral class work scattered throughout each unit
- Oral sections are included in each unit
- Students are encouraged to describe photos and picture series to practise vocabulary â particularly helpful for students taking the Oral Irish exam
- Aural work is integrated and relates directly to the topic taught in each unit
- Contains examples of exam-style âcluastuiscintâ questions in keeping with the new layout
- A step-by-step approach to writing with comprehensive notes and examples
- Students are taught each topic in a simple âno fussâ manner with a particular focus on writing paragraphs, drafting e-mails and messages, and telling simple stories
- An integrated approach to grammar with emphasis on understanding the concept behind each rule
- A separate grammar unit that teaches the basic elements of grammar required
- Contains a revision section at the end of each unit
- A comprehensive test booklet delivers a variety of tests to help the teacher to monitor whether the topics have been grasped by the student
- Each unit of Iontas 1 also teaches students one âseanfhocalâ
- Unit 8 contains a collection of folklore stories and poems, giving students the opportunity to explore Irish heritage in an engaging and accessible way
- Free Studentsâ CD includes all oral section and cluastuiscint repeats