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Beginners/Elementary

(A1/A2)

Starting 21 September

(10 weeks, 20 hours)

€250 €180

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Intermediate Levels

(B1/B2)

Starting 22 September

(10 weeks, 20 hours)

€250 €180

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Advanced levels

(C1/C2)

Starting 23/24 September

(10 weeks, 20 hours)

€250 €180

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Grammar Courses

(C1/C2)

Starting 23/24 September

(10 weeks, 20 hours)

€250 €200

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We have highly interactive self-study courses for Beginners and Elementary Levels (A1, A2). Audio files accompany all new words and sentences. Learn at any time, at your own pace, anywhere in the world.

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Gaelteanga’s Irish Language Video Lessons and Resources

Start learning Irish with short, practical video lessons and useful resources you can use for free, no matter where you are. Suitable for learners at all levels, from beginners to advanced speakers of the language.

This is what you’ll get from these videos:

  • frequently-used words and phrases that can be used in many different contexts
  • useful and authentic conversations in Irish that focus on everyday usage
  • a guide to online resources in Irish that will help you speak and write the language more accurately.

Watching these videos will help you add to your language skills and make you feel a lot more confident when speaking Irish.

The videos are particularly valuable for those who want to prioritise speaking from the very beginning. Instead of overwhelming learners with grammar-heavy lessons, they focus on real-life communication.

By hearing and repeating common expressions, learners develop an intuitive feel for the rhythm and sounds of Irish, which is crucial for building confidence early on.

This approach mirrors how people naturally acquire languages, making it especially effective for beginners or those returning to Irish after some time away from it.

How it works

  • Start with the A Taste of Irish in < 30 seconds! series, which is aimed at beginners and those who know only some basic phrases in the language.  
  • Once you’ve watched those videos a few times, move on to the Speak Irish Now! / Bí ag Caint! series.
  • In the case of those two series, watch one video at a time.
  • Listen first, then repeat the phrase or sentence with the person on the recording, without stopping the video.
  • Try the exercise at the end of each Speak Irish Now! / Bí ag Caint! video a few times, until you’ve mastered the content

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Testimonials

  • Challenging but highly enjoyable!

    I recently finished Term 1 of the Beginners/A1 course and found it very beneficial. Challenging but highly enjoyable! The interactive online lessons were extremely useful/valuable for revising what we had covered in class. I’m pleased that we still have access to that online content after the course has finished. Highly recommended.
    JT
    (Beginners/A1)

  • Took the stress out of learning the language.

    I was nervous about returning to Irish – I wasn’t particularly good at it at school. The teacher was great, though – she was very patient and helpful and took the stress out of learning the language. I found the pair and group work activities an excellent way of practising new words and phrases and the online lessons were a great resource.
    DJ
    (Elementary/A2)

  • Enjoyable learning…in a comfortable setting

    Enjoyable learning at a high level in a comfortable setting. I was so impressed with the course that I plan to continue and do other courses in Irish with Gaelteanga in the coming years.
    MNíC
    (Lower Intermediate/B1)

  • Gave me confidence to speak and write

    I enjoyed and benefited from the course – the teacher was absolutely fantastic. He greatly improved my understanding of the language and gave me the confidence to speak and write it. I would highly recommend any of Gaelteanga’s courses.
    CW
    (Upper Intermediate/B2)

  • Everything you need to improve your mastery of Irish

    Excellent course. Clear explanations, a wide range of resources, numerous exercises: this course has everything you need to improve your mastery of Irish.
    KB
    (Advanced 1/C1)

  • Excellent resources, especially the online ones

    A really great course. We studied complex grammar rules that often confuse people, as well as the basic rules. We were provided with excellent resources, especially the online ones, which allowed us to review the things we did in class.
    MP
    (Grammar Course/C2)

  • Enjoyable and worthwhile classes

    If you want to be more confident when writing in Irish, this is the class for you! I understand the complex grammar rules much better now thanks to the enjoyable and worthwhile classes that the teacher provided for us.
    AO’N
    (Grammar Course/C2)

FAQS

Live online classes

The materials used by Gaelteanga have all been developed by Éamonn Ó Dónaill, the leading developer of Irish-language teaching and learning materials for adults. Éamonn has been a teacher of Irish to adults since 1981 and has written many best-selling books for learners.
With over 40 years of experience, up-to-date methodology and highly qualified teachers, we can help you achieve your Irish-language learning goals.
Learning with us is motivating, interactive and engaging and will give you the confidence to start speaking Irish in no time.

Read the descriptions of the various levels here. If you’re still unsure, you can take our online placement test by clicking here. You can also contact us by email or phone if you’d like further advice on choosing the right level for you.

The beginners class is too basic for most Irish people, so we would advise you to try the elementary class (Level A2) instead.

No – all the courses are self-contained and can therefore be done in any order.

No – no single dialect is prioritised over the others.

Priority is given in the classes to spoken Irish, particularly in the pre-intermediate courses.

All classes are taught on Zoom.

You will need a laptop or desktop computer, a reasonably good broad band connection and a headset with a microphone (a USB headset, if possible). Headsets can be purchased online on Amazon and other websites.

You cannot fully participate in the classes (e.g., in pair work and group work activities) when using a phone or tablet, therefore it’s best to use a laptop or desktop computer.

No – all the course content is provided by Gaelteanga at no extra cost.

Self-Study courses

Self-study means learning independently using the online resources provided by Gaelteanga, such as audio files, videos, grammar explanations and interactive exercises, without attending scheduled live classes.

Our self-access courses are the most comprehensive general language courses ever made available online for learners of Irish. These courses allow you to study the language at your own pace and in your own time.

The beginners class is too basic for most Irish people, so we would advise you to try the elementary class (Level A2) instead.

No – all the courses are self-contained and can therefore be done in any order.

Read the descriptions of the various levels here. If you’re still unsure, you can take our online placement test by clicking here. You can also contact us by email or phone if you’d like further advice on choosing the right level for you.

There is an audio file accompanying all new words and sentences.

You will have access to the course for six months.

Set clear goals, create a study schedule and track your progress regularly. Using a variety of resources and engaging with authentic content can also help keep you motivated.

Yes, but it requires consistency, discipline and regular practice – especially in speaking and listening. Supplementing self-study with conversation practice is highly recommended.

You can record yourself speaking or practise shadowing audio. Finding a conversation partner online is also very helpful.

Consistency matters more than duration. Even 20–30 minutes a day can be effective if done regularly.