Aus IrlandLebt in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spanien (22:25 UTC+01:00)
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italki-Lehrkraft seit 6. Jul 2017
I was born and raised in rural Ireland in the last century, in one of the few counties (Mayo) where, alongside native English, native Gaelic in its purest form was and is still spoken. In my twenties I decided to live abroad and learn some foreign languages, including coming here to the Canaries to learn their Whistled Speech, what you and many call Silbo Gomero, and I was soon a competent whistler of speech.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I've been successfully learning, practising and teaching languages for many years, while keeping abreast of the latest studies on language acquisition (Stephen Krashen, Steve Kauffmann. . .).
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
After many years of teacher training (Higher Diploma in Education, in the National University of Ireland, Galway, also TEFL courses in Galway, and language training here in Spain), I also studied & still study all the old and new findings on acquisition of languages, implementing the relevant strategies into my classes, incorporating the concepts of comprehensible input and high motivation at every stage, always focusing on the students' wants and needs.
Trust Patchy's method and you'll see results. He's a great teacher.
6. Apr. 2026
Jason Fustar
1 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunde
I had a great lesson with Patchy! Looking forward to the next one!
30. März 2026
Scott Mitchell
6 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunden
Another great lesson with Patchy. I still struggle a lot but he's very patient with my frequent "deer in headlights" moments, and having to repeat the same stuff over and over so I can internalize the content.
28. März 2026
Patrese
74 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunden
Iontach uilig
2. Apr. 2026
Colin O'Sullivan
53 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunden
We had a great session today! I always learn something new and enjoy our lessons!
30. März 2026
Colin O'Sullivan
53 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunden
Patchy is helping edit a simple essay I wrote about my family and life and he is teaching me how to pronounce the Irish in the accala dialect. These classes always l;eave me feeling so happy!