Hibernia Irish - 5 Week Live Course

Each week, we teach a topic that is commonly asked in the Hibernia Irish Interview. Using the course notes provided, Éamon will cover key vocabulary, phrases and grammar nuances relevant to the exam in this first hour. The last half an hour of each class will be allocated for interactive language activities/exam-like scenarios in small breakout rooms. 

Applicants who wish to gain entry into the Professional Master of Education in Primary Education must sit a competitive interview. This 30 minute interview includes a general interview which assesses students’ suitability to teach and their knowledge of teaching alongside a 10-12 minute Gaeilge interview which assesses their ability in Gaeilge. In the Gaeilge interview, applicants are assessed on communication skills, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and accuracy. As a core subject of the primary school curriculum, a good command of Gaeilge is necessary to undertake this programme of study.

Students should remember that Gaeilge is a core subject of the primary curriculum and that a good command of the language is necessary in the teaching profession. Therefore, candidates should demonstrate a level of Gaeilge whereby they could teach the language effectively in the classroom, or a sufficient standard whereby they could reach that level easily over the course of the PMEP.

Candidates should be able to engage in a continuous and fluid conversation with the examiners and discuss a range of topics clearly. They should demonstrate a high standard of accuracy, fluency, comprehension and pronunciation.

Candidates are also reminded that the PMEP is a level 9 programme and they will be expected to study the language at that level.