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: My 2012 Raidió na Life Conversation
Watch Benny’s 2012 Irish-language interview with Diarmuid Ó Mathúna and read how adult immersion changed his relationship with Irish.
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 Irish Language Resources: Learn Gaeilge Online
Use these free Irish language resources for dictionaries, dialect audio, television, radio, reading and speaking practice at any level.
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