Ireland – Lessons

Ireland | The Island of Irelandhttps://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/countries-ireland.phpIreland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which it is separated by the Irish Sea.

Ireland Song | Learn Facts About Ireland the Musical Way – YouTube (4:25)https://youtu.be/Wl2g-wODBawEnjoy this song that celebrates Ireland composed with Irish instruments, like the tin whistle and pan – Stop when it gets too difficult (yr 5-B1)

Irish_Music – YouTube (1:46)https://youtu.be/lFUt7n74T4cA great catchy song for children. This song comes from KiwiKids. Published purely for educational purposes. (yr 5-6)

The Dubliners – Molly Malone Lyrics – YouTube (3:11)https://youtu.be/q9Deeh9n-VI“Molly Malone” is a popular 19th century song and is also known as “Cockles and Mussels” or “In Dublin’s Fair City.” (yr 5-B1) Worksheet

Molly Malone Statue, Song, and Legend-Dublin, Ireland- YouTube (2:53)https://youtu.be/MMmQzzUWWwc“Molly Malone” is a popular 19th-century song and also known as “Cockles and Mussels” or “In Dublin’s Fair City.” (yr 8-B1) Who was Molly Malone?

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling with Lyrics – YouTube (0:49)https://youtu.be/krwyQpTrgZUIRISH SONGS When Irish Eyes Are Smiling with Lyrics/ Words for sing-a-long sung by Charles Szabo (yr 5-7)

The American history behind ‘When Irish Eyes are Smiling’https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/when-irish-eyes-are-smiling“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” is one of the most recognizable and most beloved Irish songs ever written. Listen with Lyrics on Screen

How To Pronounce Traditional Irish Names! (Part 1) – YouTube (3:04)https://youtu.be/JlK7-pB7hKgHow to pronounce traditional Irish names! Ever wondered how to say “Saoirse Ronan” correctly? Well here you go! 😀 (yr 5-B1) Part 2 (6:57)

Irish Slang Terms You Need To Knowhttps://theculturetrip.com/europe/ireland/articles/irish-slang-terms-you-need-to-know/Uncover the hidden meanings behind ubiquitous Irish slang terms such as ‘craic’, ‘grand’ and ‘jacks.’ Watch video

ESL Lesson Plan on Pronunciation – Breaking News English Lessonhttps://breakingnewsenglish.com/1709/170901-pronunciation-4.htmlEnglish News Lessons: Free 26-Page lesson plan / 2-page mini-lesson – Pronunciation in Ireland- In three levels, choose level 4 (yr 7-8) level 5 (yr 8-9) level 6 (yr 9-B1)

Irish Culture for Teens worksheethttps://www.liveworksheets.com/go192488jyIrish culture online worksheet for A2-B1. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. (yr 8-B1)

English Reading Practice – Irelandhttps://www.really-learn-english.com/english-reading-practice-article-ireland.htmlAn English reading practice article: Ireland is an island in the northwest of Europe. (yr 6-7) For more country facts, go to WebEnglish.se/Ireland

The Great Famine – An Gorta Morhttp://www.askaboutireland.ie/learning-zone/primary-students/subjects/history/history-the-full-story/ireland-in-the-19th-centu/the-great-famine-an-gorta/A famine is when there is a very severe shortage or lack of food for a large number of people. During a famine, there is hunger, malnutrition, starvation, and often death among the people. Ireland had its worst famine in 1845 when the Great Famine occurred. It lasted until about 1850 (yr 7-9)

The Great Famine in Ireland, 1845-1849 – English speaking Countrieshttps://www.ego4u.com/en/read-on/countries/ireland/great-famineThe potato was the principal source of nutrition for the vast majority of the poorer classes because this crop produced more food per acre than wheat and could also be used to generate income. (yr 8-B1) Watch a video

Secrets of Blarney Castle | Travel + Leisurehttps://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/landmarks-monuments/blarney-castle-unique-facts-historyBlarney Castle is not the biggest castle in Ireland, nor is it the oldest. (That honor goes to Kilbrittain Castle, about an hour south.) (yr 8-B1)

elllo #404 Irelandhttp://www.elllo.org/english/0401/404-Marion-Ireland.htmOne of the most important symbols of Ireland is the shamrock. – Listening exercise (yr 5-7) 

The Republic of Ireland – YouTube (2:43)https://youtu.be/aEl8pPsRY50The main facts about the island of Ireland in easy English ELI Publishing (yr 5-7)

Ireland – YouTube (3:56)https://youtu.be/Kcl4fdNm32Qhttps://youtu.be/lFUt7n74T4cShort descriptive video describing some of Ireland’s cultural aspects (yr 6-8)

Introducing Ireland – YouTube (2:43)https://youtu.be/Vqu_wBdrY4sStart exploring Ireland with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you’re there.#LonelyPlanet #Ireland (yr 8-B1) Lesson plan

Irish Stereotypes – YouTube (1:46)https://youtu.be/lFUt7n74T4c“I’ve never eaten Corned Beef & Cabbage” – bunking some Irish stereotypes. Use the CC subtitles (yr 8-B1)

Irish Food & What to Eat in Ireland – Visit Ireland – YouTube (9:23)https://youtu.be/5G7gNnCj0ZEPotatoes, Lamb & Shepard’s Pie are probably the three most common Irish foods that people think of, but visiting Ireland will be quite an amazing culinary experience for the travelers (yr 8-B1)

ESL Discussions: Conversation Questions: Speaking Lesson: IRELANDhttps://esldiscussions.com/i/ireland.htmlESL Discussions: Free worksheet and online activity on Ireland. (yr 7-B1)

Ireland activityhttps://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/British_culture/Ireland_hk1221637qpBritish culture online exercise. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf.

Ireland worksheetshttps://www.eslprintables.com/Vocabulary_worksheets/Countries_and_nationalities/Ireland/Welcome to ESL Printables, the website where English Language teachers exchange resources: If you want to download you have to send your own contributions.

Irish Dance Lesson Plans and Resources | FreshPlanshttp://www.myfreshplans.com/2011/03/irish-dance-lesson-plans-and-resources/Meet standards for art, social studies, and physical education all at the same time with a study of Irish dance. Irish step dancing has been practiced widely in Irish-American communities throughout the U.S. for many years, but it only came to the notice of the general public when Riverdance became… Continue reading