General Information

This level is intended for those who have an elementary knowledge of the language from previous study, or those who completed units 1 – 20 in the Level 1 (Beginners) course (minimum 1 academic year at Beginners level). It is not suitable for those who attended the Level 2 (Elementary) during the last academic year, since the course will start at the beginning of the syllabus. Emphasis will be placed on developing oral and listening skills but grammar will be taught throughout the course as the need arises. Instruction will begin with a revision of key basic elements of the language usually taught at Level 1 (Beginners). A communicative approach to teaching will be employed and, through the use of a wide variety of activities in groups and pairs, students will be given opportunities to practise what they have learnt. Participants will be concentrating mainly on topics, which are relevant to their own lives. We advise you to complete the Bord na Gaeilge Online Placement Test before registering for a course: http://www.ranganna.com/tastail.aspx?id=2&lang=en. All Bord na Gaeilge UCD teaching materials are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) guidelines. The communicative approach is used in all classes.