Réamhrá – Introduction
Tá caitheamh aimsire ar cheann de na hábhair is coitianta sa scrúdú béil Gaeilge don Ardteistiméireacht. Is é an comhrá an chuid is mó den scrúdú béil, agus mar sin tá sé tábhachtach go mbeidh tú ábalta labhairt faoi do chuid caitheamh aimsire go muiníneach.
Hobbies are one of the most common topics in the Irish oral exam for the Leaving Certificate. The conversation section is the biggest part of the oral exam, so it is important to be able to talk about your hobbies with confidence.
Cén fáth go bhfuil Caitheamh Aimsire tábhachtach don Scrúdú Béil?
Why Are Hobbies Important for the Oral Exam?
Ceist Choitianta – Common Question
Iarrann an scrúdaitheoir beagnach i gcónaí ar dhaltaí labhairt faoina gcaitheamh aimsire. The examiner almost always asks students to talk about their hobbies.
Tosaigh an Comhrá go hÉasca – Start the Conversation Easily
Má bhíonn tú ullmhaithe, beidh sé níos fusa duit an comhrá a thosú agus a choinneáil ag dul. If you are prepared, it will be easier for you to start and keep the conversation going.
Seans Chun Gaeilge Nádúrtha a Úsáid – Opportunity to Use Natural Irish
Tá go leor focal agus frásaí simplí ar fáil chun do chuid caitheamh aimsire a phlé. There are lots of simple words and phrases available to discuss your hobbies.
Tugann sé muinín duit – It Gives You Confidence
Dá mhéad a chleachtann tú, is amhlaidh is fearr a bheidh do chuid Gaeilge agus do líofacht. The more you practice, the better your Irish and fluency will be.
Frásaí Úsáideacha do Chaitheamh Aimsire
Useful Phrases for Talking About Hobbies
Tá suim agam i... (I am interested in...)
Is aoibhinn liom... (I love...)
Caithim a lán ama ag... (I spend a lot of time...)
Bím ag... gach seachtain. (I do... every week.)
Is maith liom a bheith ag... (I like to be...)
Samplaí de Chaitheamh Aimsire
Examples of Hobbies
Spórt – Sport
Imrím peil gach deireadh seachtaine. (I play football every weekend.)
Tá mé ar fhoireann na scoile. (I am on the school team.)
Bím ag féachaint ar spórt ar an teilifís. (I watch sport on television.)
Ceol – Music
Éistim le ceol gach lá. (I listen to music every day.)
Tá an-suim agam i Spotify agus éistim le hamhráin éagsúla. (I really enjoy Spotify and I listen to different songs.)
Seinnim an giotár. (I play the guitar.)
Scannáin agus Teilifís – Movies and Television
Féachaim ar scannáin gach oíche Dé Sathairn. (I watch movies every Saturday night.)
Is maith liom scéinséirí agus scannáin ghreannmhara. (I like thrillers and comedy movies.)
Teicneolaíocht agus na Meáin Shóisialta – Technology and Social Media
Úsáidim mo ghuthán cliste gach lá. (I use my smartphone every day.)
Is aoibhinn liom Snapchat agus Instagram. (I love Snapchat and Instagram.)
Ceisteanna Samplacha don Scrúdú Béil
Sample Questions for the Oral Exam
An imríonn tú spórt? (Do you play sport?)
Cén caitheamh aimsire is fearr leat? (What is your favourite hobby?)
An raibh tú riamh ag ceolchoirm? (Have you ever been to a concert?)
Cad é an clár teilifíse is fearr leat? (What is your favourite TV programme?)
An mbíonn tú ag féachaint ar an teilifís go minic? (Do you watch TV often?)
An éisteann tú le ceol gach lá? (Do you listen to music every day?)
Conclúid – Conclusion
Hobbies and the Irish Oral Exam
Is ábhar tábhachtach é Caitheamh Aimsire don scrúdú béil Gaeilge. Trí phleanáil agus cleachtadh, beidh tú in ann freagraí soiléire agus muiníneacha a thabhairt. Déan iarracht labhairt go nádúrtha agus bain taitneamh as an gcomhrá!
Hobbies are an important topic in the Irish oral exam. With planning and practice, you will be able to give clear and confident answers. Try to speak naturally and enjoy the conversation!
Leid: Déan cleachtadh le cara nó taifead tú féin ag labhairt faoina gcaitheamh aimsire!
Tip: Practice with a friend or record yourself talking about your hobbies!
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