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GCSE IRISH
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will study a range of topics in three Contexts for Learning:
• Identity, Lifestyle and Culture;
• Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest; and
• School Life, Studies and the World of Work.
The four units are each worth 25% of the overall GCSE.
UNIT ASSESSMENT AREAS OF STUDY
Unit 1: Listening This is a written examination lasting approximately: • 35 minutes at Foundation Tier; and • 45 minutes at Higher Tier. You will answer twelve questions, in English and Irish.
Unit 2: Speaking You will take part in two role-plays and a general conversation on two topics in Irish. The teacher conducts the speaking examination, which lasts 7–12 minutes (plus 10 minutes of role-play preparation time).
Unit 3: Reading This is a written examination lasting: • 50 minutes at Foundation Tier; and • 1 hour at Higher Tier. You will answer questions in English and in Irish, as well as translating short sentences from Irish into English.
Unit 4: Writing This is a written examination lasting: • 1 hour at Foundation Tier; and • 1 hour 15 minutes at Higher Tier. You will answer four questions including listing (at Foundation Tier), short phrase/sentence responses, translating short sentences, and an extended writing task (from a choice of three) in Irish.
Studying Irish can lead to further study or a career, for example in tourism, broadcasting, marketing, enterprise, business or teaching. There may also be opportunities for study abroad or other international programmes
Students testimonials
I would definitely recommend Irish for GCSE. Even if you’re someone who isn’t sure if you’d enjoy it, like I was, I can assure you will. The workload is very manageable and you get the chance to do speaking and listening rather than just reading and writing all the time like most subjects. You learn a lot of things in KS3 which really help in KS4 so you won’t feel overwhelmed considering it’s a whole different language as you have a great knowledge already. Laura
I chose Irish for GCSE, as it opens up lots of opportunities for example when the time comes it will give me the chance to go to university in the Rep of Ireland if I want to as you need a language to get accepted into university’s there. I didn’t think I would like Irish, quite frankly I was dreading it on the 1st of September but it has actually turned out being one of my favourite subjects. You get a good laugh in class when you have people like me who sometimes can’t pronounce most words, in class you take part in things like role plays with your friends which is quite enjoyable. Irish is all round a fun and enjoyable subject. Ciara
I think you should pick Irish for GCSE because it is very fun and not that hard to learn. I love Irish and we always have so much fun in class and Mrs Kyle is very nice! Maya
I choose Irish for GCSE as I really enjoyed it from years 8-10. I find it very enjoyable and easy to learn. I am so glad that I am studying Irish. In class we work hard but we also have fun. I would highly recommend studying Irish. Leah
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