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 – 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 ‘cluastuiscint’ 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 ‘no fuss’ 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 ‘seanfhocal’
• 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 Students’ CD includes all oral section and cluastuiscint repeats