Why More Language Study Isn’t Always the Next Step
I’ve just returned from an Irish immersion course that I first attended 20 years ago, and it gave me a fresh perspective on where my Irish stands today.
Language: Irish
Why it’s good to be the worst in the room
I’m heading to one of Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions for an Irish immersion week, and this time I’m deliberately putting myself in the most challenging class available.
How I’m immersing myself in Irish… in Texas!
I share how I’m immersing myself in the Irish language even while living in Texas. I fill my daily life with Irish as much as possible, no matter where I am.
Benny’s Top Resources for Learning Irish (Gaeilge)
Stop wondering where to start, and dive into Irish already! You can't go wrong by starting with any one of these excellent Irish resources.
How to Learn the Irish language (Gaeilge)
The Irish language (Gaeilge) is completely different to English, but is easier to learn than you might think.
Irishisms: An A-Z Irish English Dictionary with Usage Examples
Discover charming Irishisms like “They’re ferocious rough out here altogether” in this Hiberno English dictionary, organised from A-Z.
Interview in Irish (as Gaeilge): Raidió na Life, modern Irish use and how I got into the language myself
[Quick reminder: the next language mission will be announced in the Language Hacking League email list next week! Enter your email at the bottom of this page to find out in advance of the blog announcement] Check out today’s video interview with Diarmuid Ó Mathúna from Raidió na Life, and don’t forget to click Youtube’s […]
Hiberno-English: Irish English Phrases, Grammar and Slang
Explore Hiberno-English grammar, phrases and slang, with regional context and clear guidance on habitual “do be”, greetings, teasing and profanity.
Free online Irish language learning resources and cool videos
This weekend is St. Patrick’s Day, the background of which I discussed in this post a year ago (while insisting that Americans do NOT call it “Patty’s day”) Another thing that happens this week is Seachtain na Gaeilge [literally, Irish (language) week] – an awareness initiative aligning with the week leading up to or around […]
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