Hey everyone,
As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We're curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Ireland.
Here are some questions to get started:
What is the local language spoken in Ireland? Did you learn and use it? How difficult was it to learn?
Are there any resources or services available to help expats learn the local language? What are your tips?
What is the dominant language in the business environment? Have you had to conduct business meetings in the local language?
How does language proficiency contribute to understanding the local culture? Are there any specific cultural nuances or expressions that expats should be aware of?
How important is the local language for daily tasks such as shopping, transport, health and other services in Ireland?
Let's share tips and advice on how to improve language skills and integrate into a new environment.
Thank you for your contribution.
Cheryl
Expat.com Team
The importance of local language in Ireland
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@Cheryl
What is the local language spoken in Ireland?
(A) That would be Irish Gaelic.
Did you learn and use it? How difficult was it to learn?
(A) I am and I find it not too difficult. Not like French is for me. But it is slightly a little harder to learn than Norwegian.
Are there any resources or services available to help expats learn the local language? What are your tips?
(A) I use Duolingo
What is the dominant language in the business environment? Have you had to conduct business meetings in the local language?
(A) Business language is English, as it is in most countries currently. Local Irish language, I haven't yet. But may do so in the west when it comes to some of my local artisan and culture projects coming up. Hence, why I'm learning Irish.
How does language proficiency contribute to understanding the local culture? Are there any specific cultural nuances or expressions that expats should be aware of?
(A) I think knowing the language or having some basic concepts and phrases is helpful, insightful. I'm not aware of any nuances for myself yet.
How important is the local language for daily tasks such as shopping, transport, health and other services in Ireland?
(A) Hasn't been a need just yet, but may be once I get to regions where Irish is the local speak.
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