Turas Teanga

Sharon Ní Bheoláin visits Tarlach de Blácam on Inis Meáin and hears how he set up a successful knitwear factory on the island. Originally broadcast in 2004.

In this programme Sharon talks about the family. Learn some words and phrases that will help you say how many brothers and sisters you have, where they are in the family and if you get on with them. Originally broadcast in 2004.

Arranging to meet someone, choosing a place and time to meet, saying if you enjoyed something and making your excuses . Being able to say these is very useful in any language so this week Sharon provides the necessary words and phrases in Irish. Originally broadcast in 2004.

This week Sharon looks at the words and phrases needed to talk about leisure activities and pastimes. In this programme you'll learn language that will help you talk about your favourite leisure pursuits. Originally broadcast in 2004.

Join Sharon in Donegal to hear about the literature and culture of the county and learn how to talk about art, poetry and books. Originally broadcast in 2004.

In this programme you will learn how to say where you work; what you want to be; what you do for a living. Originally broadcast in 2004.

In this programme you will learn how to talk about your school days and how to ask others about their experiences. You will also learn how to talk about various subjects and say which ones you liked or didn't like. Originally broadcast in 2004.

In this programme you will learn how to describe people, how to discuss people's traits and personalities, and how to express what you like and dislike about other people. Originally aired in 2004.

It's time to look at health! You'll find out how to describe symptoms of illness and how to sympathise with someone else when they're under the weather. Originally broadcast in 2004.

Learn how to say where you have been; countries you have traveled to; places you've gone on holidays and if you enjoyed them. Sharon meets Irish dancer Breandán de Gallaí in his native Donegal and talks to him about his travels. Breandán has performed worldwide as principal dancer with Riverdance and has recently taken his new show 'Balor' on to the international stage. Originally broadcast in 2004.

When learning any language it's essential to know how to talk about food and drink! In this programme Sharon introduces the words and phrases needed to order and talk about different food and drinks. Originally broadcast in 2004.

In this programme you will learn how to talk about houses - your present house, your childhood home and your dream house. Sharon meets teacher Mairéad Ní Fhlátharta from Spiddal. Originally broadcast in 2004.

In this programme you will learn all you need to know for shopping - from planning a shopping trip, discussing what you want, comparing prices and how to give the right advice. Sharon meets up with one of TG4's rising stars, Síle Ní Bhraonáin. They take a trip around the Craft Village in Spiddal where craft items such as pottery, jewelry, instruments and knitwear are produced.

In this programme you will learn the language necessary to discuss aspects of the media. Sharon meets sports commentator Mícheal Ó Domhnaill in Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, where he works with the Television Production Company 'Nemeton'.

In this programme you will learn the terms used for different areas of technology and how to discuss email, computers, skills. Sharon meets Seán Mac Réamoinn who is the Managing Director of the technology company, Zamano.

In this programme Sharon presents the words and phrases needed to give orders and to ask someone for a favor; she also tells how to ask permission to do something and how to warn someone.

In this programme you will learn to ask and tell people how many languages you speak and which ones; which you find difficult or easy and other languages you'd like to learn.

In this programme you will learn how to ask for information about Irish language courses in the Gaeltacht, discuss costs, say that you are having difficulties and express opinions about a language class.

In this programme you will learn to say how you feel about someone, how long you've been in a relationship and how well you get on with someone.

In this programme, the last in this series, you will learn how to express opinions on politicians and name the various political parties.