Irish Gaelic
54The Irish Language
The Irish language or Irish Gaelic as it is also known has a fascinating history.
Despite a decline in speakers, it is experiencing a revival. Part of the resurgence of Irish is connected to it being established as the national language of the Republic of Ireland.
There are varying levels of fluency among throughout the country.It is also recognized as an official minority language in Northern Ireland.
Irish Gaelic Regions
Although Irish was once spoken across Ireland, it exists today as a minority language in Ireland, spoken in specific communities and in officially-recognized Gaeltachtaí, Irish-speaking regions. The Gaeltacht refer to any regions where the government recognizes the Irish language as being the predominant language at home.
Irish Dialects
There are a number of Irish dialects. The three major dialect areas coincide with the provinces of Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Ulster Irish sounds very different and shares several unusual features with Scottish Gaelic.
Learning to Speak Irish: A Humorous Video!
Learning to Speak Irish: Basic Introduction
- Learning Irish Language Resources
This video discusses the various options available for learning Irish. It briefly reviews audio and software courses available for studying Irish. - 13 months ago
- Learning Irish with Irish Vocabulary Builder
A demo and review of the Irish Vocabulary Builder for children which teaches more than 100 basic words and phrases. Though primarily designed for children from 4-12, the program has gained popularity among adults wanting a basic introduction without investing too much time or money. - 14 months ago
- Scottish Gaelic Learning Resources
[tag-tec]Scottish Gaelic[/tag-tec] is a member of Celtic languages which includes Irish and Manx languages. Scottish Gaelic, Manx (from the Isle of Man), and Irish Gaelic are all descended from Old Irish. - 15 months ago
- Irish for Children: Teaching Your Children the Irish Vocabulary Builder
If you want your children to start learning Irish as a second language, you already know that one of the principal challenges is finding ways to keep them entertained as well as focused on learning. The Vocabulary Builder for Irish is one solution. - 16 months ago
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