PII 2008 Spring 15a [Ceacht a trí déag]
A chairde, let's start with Ceacht uimhir a trí déag (13).
* Léigh through the stór focal  for this Ceacht.
* Listen *several times* to the recording of the stór focal: 13_PII_Vocab.mp3.
* Léigh amach the stór focal until you are satisfied with your pronunciation.
* Practise using the Flashcards at: http://www.flashcardexchange.com/flashcards/view/373238
or doing the Crossword at : http://irish.rownw.com/xwds/l13.html
* Éist to the related sound file for this complete ceacht. It is stored in the usual folder.

[Notes]
This lesson covers the Past Tense. As you can see, the regular verbs on page 18 are consistent, therefore it is fairly easy to remember the Past Tense for these verbs.
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On page 19 we have the spelling of the second conjugation verbs followed by some examples, which just happen to be irregular. Have a look at the complete verb tables for these verbs in your Irish Verb Tables book ( Briathra na Gaeilge ) or on the internet. For example, if you go to : 
http://www.csis.ul.ie/focloir/  and type in ‘dúirt’, you will be presented with a complete table showing all the tenses for this verb. Don’t be overwhelmed by the detail. Just concentrate on the column ‘Láith.’ Which means ‘Present Tense’ and ‘Caite’ which means ‘Past Tense’. The acronym ‘Sb.’ Stands for ‘Free verb’ otherwise known as the autonomous form. Examining these verb tables will help you see some patterns. Remember, there are only 11 Irregular verbs in Irish, the remainder are mostly consistent in almost all the tenses. More information about Irish verbs can be found at : 
http://www.nualeargais.ie/gnag/gram.htm
The verb abair ( to say – deirim/dúirt etc) has a unique irregularity. The initial ‘d’ is never lenited ( i.e. have a ‘h’ added after the initial ‘d’ ) in any tense.
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[Question Time]
In the Celtic year, what were 'An ghrian mor' agus 'An ghrian beag'?

[Homework]
* Write out the answers to A, B and C on page 19. 
* Translate the sentences in the Cuir Gaeilge Air Seo sections.

Please check your answers versus the Answer Key at : http://www.gaeilge.org/PII/PII-13ak.pdf

Send any questions, to the class.
Slán agus beannacht,
Gearóid
PS: Fáilte roimh ceartúcháin ar mo chuid Ghaeilge i gcónaí

[Seanfhocal na seachtaine] 
“Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde =  Beware of the anger of a patient man"