A Gaeltacht is an area where the local people mostly speak in Irish, students visit these areas to improve their language skills.
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You are speaking to your mum about going to the Gaeltacht. You will speak first
Ask your mum if you are allowed to go to the Gaeltacht.
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Níl mé cinnte. Cá mhéad atá air?
Explain that it is around £500.
A Íosa! Tá sin iontach daor!
Say that it will help your Irish.
Cá bhfuil sé?
Say that the college is in Donegal.
Labhróidh mé le do dhaidí fá dtaobh de.
Thank your mum.
A mhamaí, an bhfuil cead agam dul go dtí an Ghaeltacht?– Mum, am I allowed to go to the Gaeltacht?
Níl mé cinnte. Cá mhéad atá air?– I'm not sure. How much is it?
Cosnaíonn sé thart ar chúig chead punt.– It costs about £500.
Tá sin iontach daor!– That's very expensive!
Cuideoidh sé le mo chuid Gaeilge.– It will help with my Irish.
Cá bhfuil sé?– Where is it?
Tá an coláiste i dTír Chonaill.– The college is in Donegal.
Labhróidh mé le do dhaidí fá dtaobh de.– I'll talk to your dad about it.
Go raibh maith agat a mhamaí!– Thanks mum!