The Search for St. Brendan
When you have finished this lesson you can:
Say you agree or disagree
Expression of security or uncertainty
Talk about pros and cons
Express ignorance
Distinguish between "faith" and "seem"
Use comparative and superlative adjectives
Talk about faith
When you have finished this lesson you can:
Say you agree or disagree
Expression of security or uncertainty
Talk about pros and cons
Express ignorance
Distinguish between "faith" and "seem"
Use comparative and superlative adjectives
Talk about faith
Séamas and Pavan talk about religion and belief, and how Ireland became Christianised.
Séamas and Pavan talk about religion and belief, and how Ireland became Christianised.
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Something can be "true," not a lie:
Something can be "true," not a lie:
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Something can be "right," not wrong:
Something can be "right," not wrong:
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If you want to confirm that something is right, you say:
If you want to confirm that something is right, you say:
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If you think it's not right, you say:
If you think it's not right, you say:
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If you do not believe
what is being said, say:
If you do not believe
what is being said, say:
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If you think it sounds unlikely, you say:
If you think it sounds unlikely, you say:
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If you need more explanation or you do not understand what is being said, say:
If you need more explanation or you do not understand what is being said, say:
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If you want to say to
someone that he or she is right or wrong, you say
If you want to say to
someone that he or she is right or wrong, you say
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If you want to know what another person thinks, ask:
If you want to know what another person thinks, ask:
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If you want a person's opinion about a specific topic, ask "What do you think about...":
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If you want a person's opinion about a specific topic, ask "What do you think about...":
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If you agree, you say:
If you agree, you say:
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Hvis du er uenig i noget kan du sige:
Hvis du er uenig i noget kan du sige:
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Often you also hear:
Often you also hear:
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Hvis du er usikker på noget siger du:
Hvis du er usikker på noget siger du:
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Also notice the phrase "I'm not certain."
Also notice the phrase "I'm not certain."
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If you say something that you think is true, but not entirely sure, say:
If you say something that you think is true, but not entirely sure, say:
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If you are asked for something but do not know the answer, you say:
If you are asked for something but do not know the answer, you say:
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You can also elaborate on your answer:
You can also elaborate on your answer:
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If you want to find out information, you can ask: "Do you know?"
If you want to find out information, you can ask: "Do you know?"
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Patrick has just told you that he was an Irish saint. Ask him if it's true:
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Patrick has just told you that he was an Irish saint. Ask him if it's true:
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Patrick has just told you that he was an Irish patron saint. Ask him what he means by that.
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Patrick has just told you that he was an Irish patron saint. Ask him what he means by that.
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Patrick still believes he's king. Tell him that he is wrong:
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Patrick still believes he's king. Tell him that he is wrong:
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Patrick has just told you he thinks you should be king. Tell him that you agree:
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Patrick has just told you he thinks you should be king. Tell him that you agree:
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But you can also change your ideas and opinions.
In English to change can mean different things. You can change everything: meaning, bus, job, friends.
But you can also change your ideas and opinions.
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A saying in English
A saying in English
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In order to describe people or situations, in relation to each other, it is necessary to change the adjectives. In English, you often add -er to the adjective
Rich- richer
Poor-poorer
Low-lower
Wise-wiser
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Short adjectives: add -er |
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1-syllable adjectives |
old, fast |
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2-syllable adjectives ending in -y |
happy, easy |
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RULE: add "-er" |
old → older |
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Variation: if the adjective ends in -e, just add -r |
late → later |
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Variation: if the adjective ends in consonant, vowel, consonant, double the last consonant |
big → bigger |
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Variation: if the adjective ends in -y, change the y to i |
happy → happier |
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Long adjectives: use more |
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2-syllable adjectives not ending in -y |
modern, pleasant |
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all adjectives of 3 or more syllables |
expensive, intellectual |
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RULE: use "more" |
modern → more
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In order to describe people or situations, in relation to each other, it is necessary to change the adjectives. In English, you often add -er to the adjective
Rich- richer
Poor-poorer
Low-lower
Wise-wiser
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Short adjectives: add -er |
examples |
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1-syllable adjectives |
old, fast |
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2-syllable adjectives ending in -y |
happy, easy |
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RULE: add "-er" |
old → older |
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Variation: if the adjective ends in -e, just add -r |
late → later |
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Variation: if the adjective ends in consonant, vowel, consonant, double the last consonant |
big → bigger |
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Variation: if the adjective ends in -y, change the y to i |
happy → happier |
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Long adjectives: use more |
examples |
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2-syllable adjectives not ending in -y |
modern, pleasant |
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all adjectives of 3 or more syllables |
expensive, intellectual |
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RULE: use "more" |
modern → more
modern |
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Comparative adjectives - irregular
Finally, there is a small group of adjectives that are irregular:
"good -better best"
"bad-worse-worst!
Comparative adjectives - irregular
Finally, there is a small group of adjectives that are irregular:
"good -better best"
"bad-worse-worst!
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The difference between much, many and more:
The difference between much, many and more:
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Religion and faith in Ireland
Religion and faith in Ireland
The predominant religion in the Republic of Ireland is Christianity with the largest church being the Roman Catholic Church. The Irish constitution guarantees freedom of religion.
In the 2016 census, 78% (3.7 million) of the population identified as Roman Catholic.
The second largest Christian denomination, is the Church of Ireland. Other significant Protestant denominations are the Presbyterian Church in Ireland followed by the Methodist Church in Ireland.The country's Hindu and Muslim populations have experienced significant growth in recent years, due chiefly to immigration.
Religion and faith in Ireland
Religion and faith in Ireland
The predominant religion in the Republic of Ireland is Christianity with the largest church being the Roman Catholic Church. The Irish constitution guarantees freedom of religion.
In the 2016 census, 78% (3.7 million) of the population identified as Roman Catholic.
The second largest Christian denomination, is the Church of Ireland. Other significant Protestant denominations are the Presbyterian Church in Ireland followed by the Methodist Church in Ireland.The country's Hindu and Muslim populations have experienced significant growth in recent years, due chiefly to immigration.
If you want to ask about religion, say:
If you want to ask about religion, say:
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If you want to tell what you believe in, say:
If you want to tell what you believe in, say:
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Din skæbne er noget du ikke kan undgå:
Din skæbne er noget du ikke kan undgå:
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Patrick thinks he was the most powerful saint in all the world. Tell him that you do not believe him:
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Patrick thinks he was the most powerful saint in all the world. Tell him that you do not believe him:
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Séamas thinks you should learn Irish. Tell him you agree:
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Séamas thinks you should learn Irish. Tell him you agree:
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Séamas thinks you should learn Irish. Tell him you agree:
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Séamas thinks you should learn Irish. Tell him you agree:
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Cathleen thinks the church used to be more popular Tell him you disagree:
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Cathleen thinks the church used to be more popular Tell him you disagree:
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Patrick will make you patron saint of Ireland. Tell him that is your destiny
Patrick will make you patron saint of Ireland. Tell him that is your destiny
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Ask Séamas if he is a believer:
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Ask Séamas if he is a believer:
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