Live Online Irish Classes

Learn Irish online with live, interactive classes taught on Zoom.

Our online Irish classes are designed for learners in Ireland and around the world, with small groups, structured levels, and a strong focus on spoken Irish.

Gaelteanga’s online Irish classes are ideal for adults who want to learn Irish online in a structured, supportive environment.

Not sure where to start? Take our Online Placement Test.

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Term 2 classes will commence the week beginning 25 January 2027
(10 weeks, 20 hours)

€250 €180 (For all classes)

Our online Irish classes are designed for learners in Ireland and around the world, with small groups, structured levels, and a strong focus on spoken Irish.

Gaelteanga uses a modern learner-centred approach to teaching and our classes are fun and highly interactive.

The focus in our teaching is on spoken Irish and grammar is taught in context as it is required.

Small groups. Spaces are limited.

Online Irish classes designed for learners in Ireland and around the world.
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Upcoming Online Irish Classes

We provide engaging, quality Irish language courses, developed by Éamonn Ó Dónaill, to learners worldwide.
Choose your level and join one of our upcoming live online Irish classes below.

Unsure of your level? To take our free Placement Test, click here

Beginners/A1
From 25 Jan. 2027

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Live Class – Virtual Classroom
Elementary/A2
From 25 Jan. 2027

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Adult Student Learning Irish
Lower Intermediate/B1
From 26 Jan. 2027

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Upper Intermediate/B2
From 26 Jan. 2027

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Advanced 1/C1
From 28 Jan. 2027

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Advanced 2/C2
From 28 Jan. 2027

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Basic Grammar/C1
From 27 Jan. 2027

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Advanced Grammar/C2
From 27 Jan. 2027

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How Our Online Irish Classes Work

01

Choose your level and book your course

02

Attend a weekly two-hour live Irish class on Zoom

03

We register you on our elearning platform

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Use the online content to practise between classes

What to Expect from Our Online Irish Classes

  • Live weekly Irish class on Zoom
  • Small groups with plenty of speaking practice
  • Courses for all levels from Beginners (A1) to Advanced (C2)
  • Access to interactive online learning materials

Our classes are suitable for you, whether you’re based in Ireland or joining from anywhere in the world.

Who Are These Irish Classes For?

  • Complete beginners learning Irish for the first time
  • People in Ireland who studied the language at school and want to improve their standard
  • Students studying Irish as a subject in college
  • International learners with an interest in Irish
  • Anyone looking to build confidence speaking the language

Terms

Gaelteanga runs classes each year over three terms: from September (Term 1), from January (Term 2) and from May (Term 3).

Our approach

• Gaelteanga’s teachers use a fun, learner-centered approach to teaching and we guarantee that our course materials are the best available online.
• The focus in our classes is on spoken Irish and grammar is taught in context as it is required.
• The language is taught in a clear and accessible way and pair work and group work activities are used extensively to give learners an opportunity to participate in the classes and to practise what they have been taught.
• Gaelteanga’s classes follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from level A1 to level C2 (see the above table).
• On completing a course, learners can take an online oral exam and gain a certificate or choose to progress to the next term without taking an exam.

Course Content

• A two-hour live online class each week for 10 weeks
• Course booklet containing all class material
• Access to online content for review and practice between classes
• Online content includes audio and fun interactive quizzes
• Full support throughout the course
• Content can be accessed easily from any device

Course Levels

  • Aimed at those who have no knowledge of the Irish language or who know only a few words and phrases.
  • It is not suitable for anyone who has already completed a course at level A1 or who has studied Irish at secondary school.
  • Suitable for those who have undertaken a complete course at level A1.
  • Learners who take this course are able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
  • They are able to introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where someone lives, people they know and things they have.
  • They can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
  • In an Irish context, this level usually suits those who did ordinary level Irish in the Leaving Cert.
  • This level is aimed at those who can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance, e.g., very basic personal and family information, local geography, employment.
  • They can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  • They can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
  • In an Irish context, this level usually suits those who did higher level Irish in the Leaving Cert.
  • Suitable for those who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
  • They are comfortable speaking Irish and use the language from time to time – in a social context, for example
  • They can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst talking to native speakers.
  • They can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
  • They can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
  • The topics at this level are more challenging than those covered at lower intermediate level.
  • Aimed at those who can communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is easily possible without a great deal of effort on either side.
  • They can express themselves on a wide range of topics in a clear and detailed manner, explain their position on a current issue and indicate the benefits and drawbacks of various options.
  • Those who attend this level have an opportunity to add to their vocabulary and range of idiomatic expressions.
  • Suitable for those who can understand a wide range of challenging, longer texts (both spoken and written) and also grasp implicit meanings.
  • They can express themselves spontaneously and fluently without having to search for words frequently and noticeably.
  • They can use the language effectively and flexibly in their social and professional life or in training and studies.
  • They can make clear, structured and detailed statements on complex topics.
  • Those who attend a class at this level have an opportunity to learn quite complex grammatical rules and add greatly to their vocabulary.