Your Bean An Tí is your stand in mammy for the weeks you spend in the gaeltacht. She is the one who cooks for you, cleans for you and does your laundry. Most people will tell you their Bean An Tí was wonderful, but you do hear the occasional person who didn't like their "Mammy."
But don't worry - 99.9% of them are lovely and kind and understanding.
The most important thing is that you respect your Bean an Tí, speaking to her as Gaeilge at all times, and not disobeying her rules. It is also important you keep your room tidy, as it is her house, and she has opened her doors for you and given you a place to stay.
Even if your Bean an Tí is really strict, and you can't make out a word she says, smile at her and make an effort to speak as Gaeilge. She will appreciate the effort your making to communicate with her, even if it take you ten minutes to string a sentence together.
Ask people you know for tips on how they dealt with their Bean an Tí, whether they liked her or not. You will find these helpful to know once you get there!
But don't worry - 99.9% of them are lovely and kind and understanding.
The most important thing is that you respect your Bean an Tí, speaking to her as Gaeilge at all times, and not disobeying her rules. It is also important you keep your room tidy, as it is her house, and she has opened her doors for you and given you a place to stay.
Even if your Bean an Tí is really strict, and you can't make out a word she says, smile at her and make an effort to speak as Gaeilge. She will appreciate the effort your making to communicate with her, even if it take you ten minutes to string a sentence together.
Ask people you know for tips on how they dealt with their Bean an Tí, whether they liked her or not. You will find these helpful to know once you get there!