This week on Bitesize Pobal, we followed our Gaeilge Gach Lá rhythm with a short Cleachtadh an Lae each day.
Luan – Scríbhneoireacht
The writing prompt asked whether you buy second-hand items often: An gceannaíonn tú earraí athláimhe go minic?
Máirt – Foclóir agus Labhairt
With a heatwave sweeping Europe, Tuesday’s Cleachtadh an Lae brought some colourful phrases for describing the heat, including teas an diabhail (blisteringly hot) and teas marfach (blistering/fierce heat).
Céadaoin – Léitheoireacht
This week’s reading was a short piece about cartlanna, archives, and the letters, diaries, maps, and recordings that help us reconstruct and better understand the past.
Déardaoin – Éisteacht
Thursday’s listening prompt marked Oíche Shin Seáin, St. John’s Eve on the 23rd of June, with a video and a link to learn more about this traditional occasion.
Aoine – Nuacht
We finished the week with a news piece about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigning, and a handy look at the phrase éirigh as (resign/quit) and its counterpart éirigh le (succeed)!