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italki leerkracht sinds 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.
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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. . .).
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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.
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Scott Mitchell
4 Gaelic (Iers) lessen
Another great one as usual. Patchy puts up with my frequent deer-in-headlights freeze ups and gets me back on track every time like a pro. It’s tough but rewarding.
28 feb. 2026
Colin O'Sullivan
44 Gaelic (Iers) lessen
We had a great lesson!
24 feb. 2026
Scott Mitchell
4 Gaelic (Iers) lessen
Another great lesson, Patchy is patient as ever with me. Things are starting to stick a bit and I’m slowly becoming more comfortable making mistakes. Patchy always corrects mistakes and always praises when I’m speaking correctly.
21 feb. 2026
Colin O'Sullivan
44 Gaelic (Iers) lessen
I always enjoy our sessions and I am learning so much!
28 feb. 2026
Colin O'Sullivan
44 Gaelic (Iers) lessen
Patchy is a national treasure!
21 feb. 2026
Colin O'Sullivan
44 Gaelic (Iers) lessen
This is a great way to start my week, I always learn so much!