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English Speaking World: Ireland 🇮🇪

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English Speaking World: Ireland 🇮🇪

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Max introduces you to the country of Ireland! What makes the Irish special?

Ireland

Max in Ireland

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Have you been to Ireland?

The Island of Ireland belongs to two countries. The United Kingdom 🇬🇧 in the north and the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 in the south.

The Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪

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A "republic"....

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The capital of Ireland is...

The capital is Dublin.

Dublin

The official languages are English spoken by 99% of the population, and Irish, spoken regularly by 1.7% of the population.

There are many communities in the west of the country that speak Irish as their main language. These communities are called the "Gaeltacht".

Ireland became an independent country on the 6th December 1922.

Irish history with the United Kingdom has been long, and difficult.

It is mostly a Catholic country, in contrast to the mostly Protestant United Kindgom.

How does the English Speaking World see Ireland?

Riverdance, Guinness, Whiskey, Music, Rugby... and many more!

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Do you know any Irish groups or musicians?

Irish diaspora

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Does your city have an Irish pub?

Much more family oriented and community driven than other English speaking countries.

Friendly people who love to talk (with a very popular accent).

The pub culture and partying hard!

The Irish are seen as very "resilient". The country has had a very hard history.

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Resilient means...

eejit

"What an eejit!"

craic

"What's the craic?" a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation

"No bother!"

grand

"That's grand!"

"Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!"

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Do you like the Irish accent?

Ireland is known for its natural beauty!

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Full Video Duration: 19 minutes
Aired: about 3 years ago

Ireland

Max in Ireland

The Island of Ireland belongs to two countries. The United Kingdom 🇬🇧 in the north and the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 in the south.

The Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪

The capital is Dublin.

Dublin

The official languages are English spoken by 99% of the population, and Irish, spoken regularly by 1.7% of the population.

There are many communities in the west of the country that speak Irish as their main language. These communities are called the "Gaeltacht".

Ireland became an independent country on the 6th December 1922.

It is mostly a Catholic country, in contrast to the mostly Protestant United Kindgom.

How does the English Speaking World see Ireland?

Riverdance, Guinness, Whiskey, Music, Rugby... and many more!

Irish diaspora

Much more family oriented and community driven than other English speaking countries.

Friendly people who love to talk (with a very popular accent).

The pub culture and partying hard!

The Irish are seen as very "resilient". The country has had a very hard history.

eejit

craic

"No bother!"

grand

"Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!"

Ireland is known for its natural beauty!

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