Would you like to study Irish in your own time, independent of a teacher, at your own pace?
Then, try Gaelteanga’s highly interactive and engaging self-study courses. These courses, which are carefully graded, aim to make the language accessible and fun to learn.
Self-Study Irish Courses
Self-Study Courses
Unsure of your level? To take our free Placement Test, click here
Beginners/A1 – Part 1
Beginners/A1 – Part 2
Beginners A1 – Part 3
Elementary/A2 – Part 1
Elementary/A2 – Part 2
Elementary/A2 – Part 3
Try our popular short course
Have you been thinking of improving your Irish but have never quite got around to it? Tired of speaking only the cúpla focal you learnt at school? Then why not try the Couch to Comhrá in 6 Weeks challenge from Gaelteanga – it’ll have you communicating in Irish in no time, without leaving your couch!
Beginners/A1
- 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.
Elementary/A2
- 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.