PII 2008 Spring15a [Lesson 2 / Ceacht a dó]
A chairde, / Friends,
Hope that you had time to revise lesson 1 and attempt the homework.
If you have any question at all, even a trivial one, please send an E-mail to the class.
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Note: Those of you who are interested in studying the Buntús Cainte book 1 ( lessons 1-15 ), in parallel with the Progress In Irish book, can have a look at the [Buntús Cainte] tab at: http://www.gaeilge-resources.eu
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Let's start with Lesson 2.
Please:
* Read through the Vocabulary for this Lesson in the "Foghlaim" section.
* Listen *several times* to the recording of the vocabulary for this lesson: 02_PII_Vocab.mp3, which is stored in the Group's Files folder, in the sub-folder 'Audio_Vocab'. Read out *loud* the word list until you are satisfied with your pronunciation.
* Try and memorize these words. If you do then you will be able to make up complete sentences without having to refer to the text and it will really build a solid foundation for the future lessons.
Practise using the Flashcards at: http://www.flashcardexchange.com/flashcards/view/343590  or doing the crossword at: http://irish.rownw.com/xwds/l2.html 
* Read out loud the sentences in the "Léigh" section.
* Write out the answers to the questions in the "Freagair" section.
* Listen to the related sound file for this complete lesson. To find the sound file, on the left hand side of this Group's page, click on "Links". There you'll see a link called "Comhaid Fhuaime/Sound Files". Click on this to see a list of Sound Files for all the PII lessons. Click on the file for this Lesson.
[ Question Time !!! ]
1. Why are some of the nouns prefixed with a ‘t’ in this lesson’s vocabulary list?
[Homework ] 
* Translate the sentences in the "Cuir Gaeilge Air Seo" section into Irish.
* Make up some sentences using the words you have learned in the lessons so far.
* Seán ( pronounced ‘shawn’) is the Irish for John. Look up the words sean and séan in your dictionary and then you will understand better the importance of the fada, in Irish.
You may send homework as a Word document, via E-mail to my gmail address.
Proverb of the week: “Bíonn siúlach scélach. The traveller has tales to tell”
Slán go fóill / Bye for now,
Gearóid