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I like the Gaeilge Gan Stró series because they're modern and include good audio to listen to. I find it easier to just listen to the audio until it sounds familiar and then read the chapter after that.
I saw an Irish teacher online recommending something for retention that works well for me: basically when I hear something on Irish radio or TV that sounds familiar but I don't know what it actually means, I write it down and look it up later. I remember those well and they're usually useful and current.
Fair play OP, ádh mór leis. Some great replies too.
Thank you! I like the idea of the audio for sure. A little pricey but I suppose their audience is limited.
Buntús Cainte is available online for free as far as I know (Youtube, and some of the language apps have the audio course included). I really like that one too and I have all three books/CDs. It's a bit dated in some ways, but the blas on the speakers is fantastic.
Sound. I'll give that a whirl. Been using the Sionnach app daily since posting and it's helping but I definitely could do with some handy audio.
I must give Sionnach a go. I have it installed but never got around to it. Thanks for the nudge!