From IrelandLiving in Lisbon, Portugal (14:50 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 25, 2023
Interest topicMusicFoodTravel
Fáilte!
Is mise Sorcha. Here are a few things you might like to know about me:
-Born and raised in county Donegal, Ireland
-Currently living in sunny Lisbon
-TEFL certified language teacher
-Gaeilge enthusiast
-Lover of sea swimming, sunshine, Irish trad music, reading, learning languages, exploring new places and meeting new people
Me as a Teacher
Qualified linguist and teacher with a relaxed and friendly but effective approach to teaching.
Since graduating from NUI Galway with a BA in International Languages and completing the TEFL course, I found my passion for sharing cultures and ways of life with people internationally. I am delighted to play a small part in the encouragement of the revitalisation and preservation of the unique language of Irish.
Teaching languages is such a rewarding role where I can really see my students improve daily and see their hard work pay off as they become more confident with their language abilities in their everyday lives.
My lessons & teaching style
I design and produce lesson plans for all levels of Irish, adapting the pace and materials of my lessons to my student's interests, needs and goals to keep students engaged and motivated. Although I teach with specific targets for each lesson, I keep an open mind to developing conversation and topics of interest throughout.
My teaching material
PDF file
Video files
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Articles and news
Audio files
Image files
Quizzes
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Rating
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Students
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5.0
Rating
125
Students
535
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Gaelic (Irish) Lessons
Trial Lesson
91 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Irish for beginners ☘️
A1 - A2General380 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 8% off
Cleachtadh Comhrá 🗣
A2 - B1Conversation Practice64 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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69 Reviews
Maitiu hEarcain
17 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have had three lessons, and I can say with certainty that Sarah is an excellent teacher of Irish. Off the bat, she creates a comfortable environment. She also demonstrates that’s she’s invested in helping you along the learning journey. That’s really underrated, but important - especially since the classes are remote. I’m starting close to square one, and her approach is meant to arm me to the hilt with words and phrases that I will need to become conversant as soon as possible. She has developed tons of material, but it never feels like I’m on some kind of student assembly line, because she always goes at my pace and she always tailors the material to me. I intend to continue lessons indefinitely on a weekly basis with Sarah, and I recommend that you do as well.
Apr 12, 2023
Éarnán Ónéill
20 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sorcha is a friendly , knowledgeable and encouraging teacher. As an adult learner , one of my biggest issues is with actually speaking the Irish that I do have . Sorcha politely prompts me to go back to Gaeilge when I slip back into using English. When I make mistakes , Sorcha will gently inform me of the correct structure that I should have used , without making me feel like a fool. It’s a skill that not all teachers have and along with simple , constructive lesson plans and some homework , makes Sorcha a great choice no matter what level your Irish is at. I’d recommend Sorcha as a teacher and I’m sure she’ll help you with your language journey , on top of that you’ll have met a genuinely nice person , it’s a win win really !
Apr 12, 2023
Farah Nafie
1 Gaelic (Irish) lesson
The lesson was very interesting. Sorcha is a great teacher and taught me a lot in 30 minutes!
Apr 26, 2024
Dave
10 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Sorcha is incredibly accomodating and patient despite my many, many, repeated errors! Content is always relevant, helpful and without pressure meaning that I am able to learn at my own (snail's) pace.
Apr 18, 2024
Molly
18 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Another great conversation practice as Gaeilge with Sorcha. Somehow we always find an interesting new topic to discuss, and it's always a good conversation. She is patient and helpful, and fun to talk with.
Apr 15, 2024
Sabine
5 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
I really enjoy conversation practice with Sorcha.
She is patient, helpful and kind. The conversation is interesting and fun.
I highly recommend her.