Benny’s Top Resources for Learning Irish (Gaeilge)


Here are the resources I consider essential to learn how to speak Irish. First, of course, make sure to follow my Irish language Instagram and TikTok accounts for my own updates, videos and general shares exclusively as Gaeilge.

Favourite Courses & Apps to Give Your Irish a Boost

Duolingo

Did you know that Duolingo has an Irish course? If you're very busy, you can use this program to learn Irish from your smartphone in your downtime.

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Oideas Gael

An adult Irish language course in Ireland. This is where I gained my own conversational Irish. If you're able to travel to Ireland, you really can't miss this course.

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All About Irish

Mini-lessons in blog post format, and online group and individual classes from the creator of the Michel Thomas Irish course

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Irish Speaking Tools: Practice with Native Speakers

Speak from day one is my approach to any new language. I have one tool I recommend for this:

preply

The best way to learn a language is to speak from day one. That’s why I love Preply — because it means you can find an affordable Irish tutor for on-to-one lessons, and start speaking right away.

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Irish Text-Based Courses and Books

Teach Yourself Complete Irish

This course book is an easy-going intro to the Irish language. It uses great examples and slowly introduces you to only-essential grammar.

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Turas Teanga

Intermediate Refresher Course. This course is a good refresher for those of you who took some Irish in school and want a fun look at it used naturally.

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Irish Learning Websites You Must Bookmark Today

You’ll return to these resources again and again in your Irish study sessions.

Forvo

Find out how any Irish word is pronounced. Just type the word you’re looking for into the search bar in Irish!

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Gaeilge Amháin Facebook group

An active Facebook group, where users share funny videos, pictures, and stories in Irish. Post only in Irish here!

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Irish Dictionary Online

Teanglann.ie is simply the best online Irish-English dictionary, with multiple dictionary options and tabs for grammar look-ups and more.

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Start Speaking Irish Now

Need help getting started? I designed this course to guide you through your first week:

Conversation Countdown

Have your first conversation in Irish in just seven days. This is one of our most popular courses, and with good reason, because you’ll get results fast.

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