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When do people start getting grinds.?
My daughter is in 2nd year and feels she's struggling at Irish....I can't help her being English !
And how much do they cost ???
Also any one recommend anyone...

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I think people are starting to get grinds earlier and earlier now, if she is struggling and you think she'll benefit then why not. A teacher told me recently to expect to pay about 30 per hour. There are other options you might want to consider such as group grinds like from drogheda grinds academy which would work out cheaper. You might also consider summer courses in the gaeltacht, if she continues to struggle. Obviously this option wouldn't suit every child and is costly. I think they also do day summer courses locally and there is one in colaiste na hinse bettystown.

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http://www.colaistenaomheoin.com/course ... r-courses/

This is the website for day summer courses.

There are also apps and books with CD that she could use at home but that would obviously depend on how motivated she is! I just think that how irish is taught at school doesnt necessarily suit everyones learning style so maybe some alternative resources would spark a stronger interest in the language as well as improve her language ability, if you know whay i mean. Best of luck.

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Kumon in the Barbican is excellent for helping with learning, check them out at http://www.kumon.ie/Drogheda-North/index.htm

They specialise in Maths & English but might have some tips for you about the Irish too.

Ask for Helen at 041 983 2547

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