Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
1st Year First Steps in Gaeilge: Building Communicative Confidence
An introductory course focused on developing foundational oral and written proficiency in the Irish language. Students engage with the language through immersive communicative tasks that emphasize personal identity, daily routines, and cultural appreciation.
Me and My World
Students learn to introduce themselves and share basic personal information while exploring the sounds of the Irish language.
Mastering basic greetings and the ability to state one's name, age, and origin.
Using cardinal and personal numbers to describe quantities and ages in context.
Expressing emotions and describing physical appearance using basic adjectives.
Home and Family Life
Exploring the domestic sphere, family structures, and the vocabulary of the modern home.
Identifying family roles and describing the people we live with.
Vocabulary for different types of homes and the rooms within them.
Naming common pets and describing their traits and care routines.
School and Learning
Navigating the school day, classroom objects, and subjects through the medium of Irish.
Identifying school supplies and following classroom instructions.
Discussing the school schedule and expressing opinions on different subjects.
Exploring what is permitted in school and common extracurricular activities.
Food and Socializing
Developing the language skills needed for dining out, shopping for groceries, and healthy eating.
Vocabulary for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and discussing healthy choices.
Ordering food and drinks and interacting with service staff.
Navigating a grocery store and understanding quantities and prices.
Hobbies and Leisure
Expressing interests, sports, and how we spend our free time in the community.
Discussing popular Irish sports and personal athletic interests.
Talking about musical instruments, favorite genres, and digital habits.
Describing past and future leisure plans using basic tenses.
The Local Area and Weather
Describing the physical environment, local amenities, and the ever changing Irish weather.
Identifying buildings and landmarks in the local community.
Describing daily weather conditions and the characteristics of the four seasons.
Vocabulary for local flora, fauna, and environmental protection.