Can you recognise and use the names of counties, countries and nationalities?
Part of Irish – Learners (CCEA)Local, national, international and global
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Listen to these people describe themselves. Try to fill the gaps.
Éist leis na daoine seo ag cur síos orthu féin. Líon na bearnaí.
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Which country is Dónall from?
Ireland
Is as Éirinn mé. - I am from Ireland.
Where was he born?
Dublin
Rugadh mé i mBaile Átha Cliath. - I was born in Dublin.
Which country is Felix from?
The Netherlands
Rugadh mé san Ísiltír. - I was born in the Netherlands.
In which city does he live now?
Amsterdam
Tá mé i mo chónaí in Amstardam. - I live in Amsterdam.
What nationality is Charles?
English
Is Sasanach mé. - I am English.
In which country does he live?
Spain
Tá mé i mo chónaí sa Spáinn le deich mbliana anuas. - I have lived in Spain for the past ten years.
What nationality is Milène?
French
Is Francach mé. - I am French.
In which country does she live?
Tá mé i mo chónaí in Éirinn le fiche bliain anuas. - I have lived in Ireland for the past twenty years.