Learn Dual

A Car without a Driver for Learner Drivers

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100

This epsiode tells of a new car designed by General Motors with lots of new, exciting technology. The car will be able to do the work of the driving instructor. The car will be able to tell the learner driver if he/she makes mistakes. It will be able to decide if the learner driver is good enough to pass their test. The car has the ability to send information to the driving licence office. Listen for more.
Access vocabulary here.

Medical Supplies for Ukraine

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:00:00 +0100

This piece tells the story of a medical doctor from Co.Mayo in Ireland who organised a convoy of vans to go to Ukraine to help victims of war. Dr.Conor Farrell was helping a lady by the name of Lily Luzan who has been doing fantastic work with the Candle of Grace charity to help the people of Chernobyl for a number of years now. Her further work now involves helping Ukrainian people who are suffering in the war by sending them much needed supplies.

Medical Supplies for Ukraine - Vocabulary

Zara Rutherford

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Zara Rutherford was the youngest person to have completed a solo trip around the world in an aeroplane recently. Listen to find out more.

Vocabulary and pronounciations

An Phearóid agus an GoPro

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Parrots really are clever birds. This mischievious kea stole a GoPro and filmed what he did. Listen to hear more.

Vocabulary with audio pronounciations.

Croí muice in ionad croí duine

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

This news story is about a recent heart transplant that has taken place in America. It was no ordinary heart transplant. An pig's heart was used to replace the sick human's heart. Listen to find out more and learn Irish while you're at it.
The link to the vocabulary from this news piece is here.

Spaigití ag Snámh - Swimming Spaghetti

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

This episode talks you through doing a homemade science experiment with spaghetti, water, breadsoda and vinegar and learn a bit of Irish while you're at it.
You will need:-
uncooked spaghetti
a cup of water
a teaspoon
2 teaspoons of bread soda
5 teaspoons of vinegar
tall transparent glass

Link to the vocabulary from this episode here.

Nathair san Ollmhargadh (Snake in the supermarket)

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

This episode tells the news story about a woman doing her shopping in a supermarket in Australia when a python snake pops out from behind the spice jars....listen to find out more and learn a little Irish at the same time. The list of vocabulary is in the link.

Protecting Koalas with Solar Tags

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000

This episode reads and translates from Irish to English the news piece about koalas. Koalas are listed as potentially vulnerable and are becoming under threat for many reasons, one of which is wildfires. Wombats have been known to seek out koalas who have been in danger of bushfires and bring them deep into their burrows to protect them and keep them from harm. Ecologists now believe that they can protect koalas with solar panel tags. They will use the tags to identify the animals and keep them safe from bushfires. The solar panel tags act as tracking devices for the animals.

The vocabulary from this episode may be found here.

An Ubh a Bhíonn ag Análú - The Breathing Egg

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Listen to this podcast to carry out a simple experiment with an egg. It literally only takes a few seconds until you see a breathing egg!...and guess what you're learning a little Irish too.

To get all the vocabulary from this podcast click on the link.

An Ubh a Bhíonn ag Análú - Vocabulary

A Peaceful World - Síocháin Dhomhanda

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0100

This episode translated from the Irish Eipic news magazine of September 2021 reports on nations world peace rankings following the Covid 19 pandemic.
Síocháin Domhanda - Vocabulary

Na Beacha - The Bees

Sun, 23 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100

This episode is all about bees and their crucial role in food production.
Na Beacha - Vocabulary

Dr.Catherine Nakalembe

Sat, 15 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100

This episode about Dr.Catherine Nakalembe, translated from Irish to English. Dr.Catherine Nakalembe is a scientist from Uganda. She was awarded the Africa Food Prize. She is the NASA Harvest Africa Program Director. This podcast talks about her use of satellites from space to improve farming practices. The vocabulary from this piece can be found in the link here.
Learn Dual - Dr.Catherine Nakalembe - Vocabulary

Muintir na hÉireann agus An Breatimeacht

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100

This episode is about the people of Ireland and some of the implications following Brexit. The news piece is translated from Irish to English and the vocabulary and meaning can be found here:
Learn Dual - Muintir na hÉireann agus An Breatimeacht - Vocabulary

Rachel Blackmore ar Fheabhas

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0100

Rachel Blackmore has made history by being the first female champion jockey at Cheltenham and the first female jockey to win the Grand National at Aintree a few weeks later. This short news piece is read and translated from Irish to English. Along with all my other podcast episodes, a list of the vocabulary from this news piece can be found at the link below.

Learn Dual - Rachel Blackmore - Vocabulary

The Crocus

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0100

Did you ever wonder where the herb saffron comes from? This is a powerful antioxidant often used in the traditional Spanish dish, Paella. You may even have it growing in your garden. Listen to this episode to find out more.
Learn Dual - The Crocus - Vocabulary

Cher helps Loneliest Elephant

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Kaarvan was probably the loneliest elephant in the world. He lived a hostage life in Pakistan for many years. Singer and animal rights activist, Cher campaigned for the animal's release. He was finally transferred from Pakistan to Cambodia where he was released into the wild with many other elephants.

Learn Dual - An Eilifint is Uaigní - Vocabulary

Barn Owls - Scréachóga Reilige

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000

This is an Irish piece read from Tbe Primary Planet Eipic news magazine and translated to English. It raises awareness around the spectacular and graceful bird the barn owl. It highlights the importance of it, why it has become scarce and why recently it has become more plentiful in areas of Ireland again.
Learn Dual - Screachóga Reilige (Barn Owls) - Vocabulary

Gitanjali Rao

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Who is Gitajali Rao and what has she done? Let's find out in no more than five minutes and learn a bit of Gaeilge while we're at it!
This Gaeilge piece is taken from the 2021 February edition of Primary Planet’s Eipic News Magazine. It is read and translated by Múinteoir Síle and a list of vocabulary from the piece is shared.
Learn Dual - Gitanjali Rao - Vocabulary