These radio programmes on BBC Radio Ulster MW 1341, are aimed at pupils aged 7-11 in English language schools, introduce them to important phrases in Irish. The adventures of Blaisín support language learning in a fluid way. Online teachers' notes are available with creative ideas for curricular activities.
Blaisín receives an e-mail greeting from her globe-trotting parents on her 10th birthday but three strange words have her stumped. A worn-out whistle from her grandmother proves an unimpressive gift but the ancient 'feadóg' reveals an amazing secret - a magic owl who speaks Irish, helping Blaisín and Charlie, unravel the meanings of new words.
4. Birds, Bugs
and Beasts - 3 February 2009 11.40 am Join the fun and spree of the forest games
as Blaisín meets the owl’s wacky animal
friends and adds to her store of words and phrases in
Irish.
5. School's Cool - 10 February 2009 11.40 am Blaisín and Charlie like to spend their time
with their unusual friend, Ceann Cait (the long eared
owl) but unfortunately they have projects to do for
school. Charlie's task is based on the ancient Egyptians
and Blaisín's project on the ancient Celts.
6. Myths and
Legends - 24 February 2009 11.40 am Gran is telling Blaisín and Charlie an Irish
myth when she falls asleep - how disappointing! They
call on their friend, Ceann Cait (the long eared owl),
in the hope that he could finish the story for them,
but the long eared owl has a lot on his mind.
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