Seán Mac Réamoinn talks to teachers and students about the process of learning a new language.

Various methods are discussed, such as the direct method and the frequency method, where the most popular words and phrases in a language are taught first.

Amongst the contributors are an Irishman who taught himself Russian, quite a feat when you consider that the Russian alphabet seems quite complex to most English speakers.

Students of French discuss how time abroad proved valuable in improving their fluency.

The role of the Irish language is also discussed, including how having a knowledge of our native tongue can help in learning other languages from around the world.

Presented and Produced by Seán Mac Réamoinn

First Broadcast June 22nd 1969

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