Listening Task: Irish and Latvian Poetry

Listen to a discussion about Irish and Latvian poetry. The host and the two speakers, Noel and Skarleta, discuss the cultural importance Irish and Latvian poetry. Listen and decide which two things each speaker mentions in their answers. Choose and circle TWO answers in each section. You will hear the discussion twice. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NbBVc-OodKbhHvii1gXiBL_5rIrjFhuk/view?usp=sharing 

Extra discussion questions:

• Do you enjoy poetry? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

• Is it possible to “truly” translate a poem from one language to another? Why or why not? Explain your opinion.

• Should students be required to memorise poems in school? Why or why not? Support your answer.