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Why Learn Irish?
Once the dominant language of the Emerald Isle, Irish Gaelic has slowly declined in the number of native speakers over the past two centuries. Today, around 2 million people speak Irish, mostly in Ireland and Northern Ireland, where it is an official language of both countries. Most Gaelic speakers use the language sparingly as their second or third language. Irish is steeped in tradition and history, and it’s the language of some of the world’s most celebrated authors, poets, and thinkers. Irish Gaelic has a unique distinction – it holds a “Definitely Endangered” status by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
To learn the Irish language online isn’t just picking up a new way to speak; it’s a personal journey that takes you deep into lore & legend. And Pimsleur® has everything you need to learn to speak Irish Gaelic. The Pimsleur Method™ is where it all begins. This method combines four proven techniques that inform our Irish language courses: The Principle of Anticipation, Pacing, Organic Learning, and Graduated Interval Recall.
Embark on a fun, fascinating quest as you’re learning Irish Gaelic. Pimsleur’s goal is to get you speaking Irish conversationally. And once you do, you’ll discover a wealth of possibilities:
- Have conversations with native Gaelic speakers
- Enjoy traveling to Ireland and Northern Ireland as you learn to speak Irish
- Reach out to a relative in the Emerald Isle
- And much more
Get started and learn Irish today. To learn only Irish, Pimsleur’s Premium subscription is your best option. To get instant access to all 51 languages in the Pimsleur catalog, sign up with an All Access subscription.
Ready to learn the Irish Gaelic language? Pimsleur will supply the expertise, courses, and interactive lessons – you bring the curiosity and time commitment!
The Best Way to Learn the Irish Language
Learn Irish like a child – it’s a surprisingly simple yet effective way to acquire a new language. When you first acquired your native language, it happened with attentive listening. That’s how you’ll learn Irish Gaelic with Pimsleur, along with robust, active participation.
Our app puts powerful technology at your fingertips, with an impressive assortment of features to accelerate your knowledge of the Irish language. We have Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback, 30-minute Core Lessons, Uninterrupted Learning, Speed Round Games, and much more.
Learning Irish Gaelic online with Pimsleur, you’ll avoid the noise and confusion associated with traditional language learning methods. We’ll place you directly at the heart of the language so you’ll learn the Irish language efficiently and intuitively.
Why Choose Pimsleur for Online Irish Lessons?
When is the best time to learn the Irish Gaelic language online? With Pimsleur’s app in your pocket, that’s anytime! And anywhere…our Irish language courses are accessible while taking a walk, working around the house, or even in your car with our hands-free driving mode.
With skill-building collaboration, unmatched convenience, and our scientifically proven method to learn Irish Gaelic online, the choice is clear: to learn Irish, sign up with Pimsleur today!
Learn Irish with the Pimsleur App
Speak Irish with Confidence. Read like a Native.
Through his research, Dr. Pimsleur found that traditional teaching methods like memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and practicing grammar actually SLOW DOWN your ability to learn Irish. He called them the kiss of total silence because they made it nearly impossible to speak the Irish language. It's the reason learning a language feels so difficult, when it should feel totally natural.
It makes sense when you think about it. Have you ever seen a toddler memorizing vocabulary lists? Or picking out parts of speech in a sentence diagram? Of course not. Children learn language the way we were meant to ‐ by listening. That's because we are hardwired to remember sounds and store them in our memory automatically.
It's the same way you pick up a song on the radio. You don't have to study the lyrics or understand musical notes and chords to remember a song. Chances are, if you hear a song once you can sing along the next time you hear it.
Don't miss out. Try learning Irish with Pimsleur today while your first week is FREE!
Common Questions About Learning Irish
Is Irish a difficult language to learn?
How long does it take to learn Irish Gaelic?
What are the main challenges when learning the Irish Gaelic language?
How important is pronunciation in learning Irish Gaelic?
Are the Irish language courses suitable for complete beginners?
What does the Pimsleur Irish subscription include?
We have designed our Premium Pimsleur Irish subscription with everything you need to help you learn to speak Irish Gaelic like a native of the Emerald Isle. You’ll be immersed in the beautiful, lilting language through hours of audio language training spoken by native Gaelic speakers. You will learn Irish by hearing it spoken and anticipating what the person will say next. This is the most natural way to learn a new language.
In addition to audio training, our Pimsleur Irish subscription includes digital flash cards and interactive conversation practice with real-time feedback to help you fine-tune your accent.
Is Pimsleur effective for learning Irish?
Tá! (It is!) The Premium Pimsleur Irish language course is highly effective at helping beginners learn Irish, which helps to preserve this musical language. It turns out that studying long lists of vocabulary words and parsing grammar does little to help you actually learn to speak Irish, which is what most of our learners prioritize. So, we skip that and go straight to what works best.
Our Pimsleur Irish lessons focus on the principle of anticipation. This organic method of learning Irish Gaelic has proven so effective that journalists, diplomats, and the U.S. government use our Irish language course.
How long are Pimsleur Irish lessons?
The Pimsleur Irish language course includes five hours of audio language training divided into 30-minute daily Irish lessons. Every 30-minute lesson immerses you in learning Irish Gaelic by conversing with native speakers with real-time feedback powered by AI. This helps you perfect your accent as you develop your conversation skills. Every lesson in our Irish language course builds upon what you learned the day before, reinforcing your memory.
You’re Pimsleur Irish course also comes with digital flash cards, an interactive phrasing game, and practice making conversation, reinforcing the language lessons.
