7 Steps to Learning Irish

So you want to learn to speak the Irish language (Irish Gaelic)? Let's start with the easiest steps.

Step 1. Choose a self-taught program

Learning a new language requires some motivation, and hopefully you have enough interest in the language to take the first step. Start learning Irish at home without much hassle. There's quite a range of introductory self-taught programs available. Compare Irish learning products.

Here on Learn Irish Gaelic.com, we sell the software TeachMe! Irish.

Step 2. Get an Irish dictionary

If you're in any way serious in learning Irish, getting a good Irish dictionary is a must. Compare Irish dictionaries.

Step 3. Join our online Irish community

Shameless self-plug: join our translation forum. The community not only helps members with translations, but also members help eachother about learning the language.

Step 4. Listen to the rythm of the Irish language

When learning a language, it's highly important to not only learn words and phrases - you need to hear how natives speak the language. Listen to Radio na Gaeltachta. Watch TG4. Listen to Irish-Sayings.com. We have links to Irish sites.

Step 5. Read brief grammar overview

Wombat's Irish Grammar Guide is available as a free PDF download.

Step 6. Find a live class in your area

If you're lucky enough to have a live Irish language class in your area, seize the opportunity! In this case, make attending the classes your top priority. Locate classes worldwide.

Step 7. Experience the language in Ireland

If you have a strong love for the language, you may eventually feel the need to make that trip to Ireland. Oideas Gael provide immersion classes in Donegal's Gaeltacht. Read Travel Guide to Ireland's Gaeltacht for travel tips to the various Irish-speaking regions.