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Shane McNamara
Gaelic (Irish)
Native
English
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From Ireland

Living in Galway, Ireland

Qualified Irish (Gaeilge) Teacher | Beginner & Adult Learners Dia duit! Is mise Shane and I am a qualified secondary school teacher of Irish (Gaeilge) and French from Ireland. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Irish, as well as a Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas degree (Professional Masters of Education through the medium of Gaeilge) from the University of Galway. I completed my teaching practice placements in two Gaeltacht schools and have attended numerous Irish language courses in the Gaeltacht both as a student and as a teacher. I am registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland and currently teach Irish and French full-time at secondary school level. Over the past seven years, I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults at a wide range of levels. I also have extensive experience preparing students for the TEG (Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge) examinations, from A1 to C1 level. Whether you are learning Irish for school, work, examinations, teacher training, or personal interest, I can create lessons tailored to your individual goals and learning style. My lessons are supportive, interactive, and focused on building confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Irish. I aim to make learning Gaeilge enjoyable while helping students achieve measurable progress. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message. I look forward to helping you on your Irish language journey. Go raibh maith agat!
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  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Homework Assignments
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Trial Lesson
19 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Gaeilge for Complete Beginners : Speaking, Vocabulary & Pronunciation.
A1
Language Essentials
56 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
8% off
A2 Irish (Gaeilge): Building Everyday Communication Skills
A2
Conversation
20 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
9% off
B1 Irish (Gaeilge): Develop Fluency and Conversation Skills
B1
Conversation
12 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
8% off
Irish for Primary Teaching | TEG B1 Oral & Hibernia Interview Preparation
B2
Conversation
4 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
8% off
Leaving Cert Irish: Exam, Oral & Written Preparation
A2-B2
Conversation
2 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
9% off
Irish Grammar Made Simple: Build Strong Foundations
A2-B2
Language Essentials
0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
8% off
Irish for Returning Learners: Rebuild Your Gaeilge
A2-B2
Language Essentials
0 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
8% off
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Tom Duggan
3 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Great lesson focusing on general conversational practice. Shane is very helpful and provides help with vocabulary and grammar when needed
Nayab Ali
5 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
We had a great lesson with Shane. He tailored lesson as per my child need. His way of communication was clear and easy to understand.
Student Talitha
Talitha
3 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Shane has made some great lesson slides that help me with my visual learning style.
Student AKI
AKI
3 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Galic is an unknown, unfamiliar language to me, a Japanese. I am getting better and better with the tutor's help.
Jgl4
2 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Excellent teacher. A great listener and understands where you are with your language skills. Highly recommend.
David Whelan
4 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Very good trial lesson with Shane. We did some exercises and I got a lot of opportunities to read aloud and speak Irish as well as ask questions where I wasn't sure. Very productive class.