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Master the Irish language with a Native Irish Speaker

May 23, 2019 By Paraic

You have probably been studying Irish for years, and yet, you still feel nervous, embarrassed, or self-conscious about speaking Irish. Perhaps you must speak slowly, and you have difficulty finding the right words to communicate. Maybe speaking Irish feels like a chore. Maybe you make simple grammar mistakes that make you feel foolish.

You might even feel like you are too old to ever master Irish or any other language. I am here to tell you that nothing could be further from the truth! Anyone can become fluent in Irish — at any age — you simply need to find a system that makes learning as easy as possible
You learn by doing. If you want to become a better speaker, you need to speak more. And if you want to become a better listener, you need to listen more. You won’t become fluent by studying rules. You must practice speaking and listening.

Are my lessons for You?

1. If you have already studied Irish for years in high school or maybe university, and you are now serious about becoming fluent in Irish as quickly as possible, this is for you.
2. If you are serious about using Irish to travel, thinking of moving back to Ireland or do business, then these lessons are for you.
3. If you want to focus on improving your Irish listening and speaking…then these lessons are for you.
My lessons are designed to take you from an intermediate learner to an advanced speaker.

Why choose my lessons. My lessons will give you the tools to become a confident Irish speaker.

4.If you don’t have anyone to practice your Irish speaking with, I can help you.
5. If you’re looking for exciting lessons that use everyday Irish, I can help you.
6. If you’re ready to challenge yourself to talk in Irish about interesting topics, I can help you.
7. Speak Irish with confidence
8. Learn to speak automatically without thinking
9. Speak quickly, naturally and smoothly
10. Communicate with confidence and much more.

When I started teaching, I wanted to create something new and meaningful for people wanting to learn the Irish language.

My family has always spoken Irish in Connemara and I am extremely proud of this rich heritage. I am looking for students who love to learn. My mission is to get you passionate about using Irish to communicate and translate your thoughts and ideas quickly. To do that, I have created a different kind of Irish lesson, built around interesting subjects that make people think.

Go raibh mile maith agaibh

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Raising Awareness For The The Irish Language – Two Videos

January 4, 2019 By Paraic

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Student Speaking Irish Language in Conamara

December 21, 2018 By Paraic

Here is a one of my students writing about his experience back in Conamara and speaking the irish language.

“One of the most pivotal moments in learning Irish was my first conversation in Connemara with a native speaker. Paraic had been encouraging me to pick up the courage and just start with, “Cé chaoi a bhfuil tú?” and see what happens next. The moment came when I was helping the manager of the Connemara Hostel in Leenaun. When I was done helping him he pointed out that I had left my cell phone charger on a table. I forced myself to say, “Go raibh maith agat” in a shaking voice. He instantly replied with a mix of surprise and appreciation, “Tá failte romhat!” Later that night I walked up, stuck out my hand and said to him, “Cé chaoi a bhfuil tú?” and we were off and running.

Paraic wasn’t there to back me. I switched to English when I didn’t know the word, and just spoke as much Irish as I could. But something switched on in my head that wouldn’t have if I hadn’t jumped into the conversation, I started thinking in Irish for the first time and I had to do it quickly. I realized I just needed to relax and enjoy the experience of finally fulfilling a life long wish to speak with someone in the Gaeltacht and make myself understood.

Two days later I found myself speaking Irish in Padraig Pearse’s writing cottage at the Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh in Ros Muc. There I was, speaking Irish in the writing cottage of a man who had dedicated his life to the survival of the Irish language. I felt humbled and proud in the same moment. Paraic helped make that moment possible for me and it is a debt I will never fully repay. I look forward now to many more just like it.”

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My Grandfather Speaking Irish

November 11, 2018 By Paraic

Mo Sheanathair ag caint Ar radió na gaeltachta í 1982. Tosaíonn an comhra thart Ar fiche nóiméad. My grandfather speaking on RNG in 1982. The interview starts around 20 minutes.

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Coming Home: One Man’s Return to the Irish Language

December 11, 2017 By Paraic

It was my pleasure to sit down with Micheal Mccaughan author of “Coming Home: One Man’s Return to the Irish Language” and talk to him about the Irish language and his book over a cupán tae. I recommend his book to anyone learning the Irish language. Labhair sé go paiseanta sa leabhar sin agus tá léargas mór aige ar stair na Gaeilge.
Bhi an comhrá an-suimiúil idir an bheirt againn. Go raibh maith agat a Mhichael le haghaidh an comhrá breá.

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Bitesize Interview From Gaeltacht Canada

September 1, 2017 By Paraic

This summer I was teaching Irish at Gaeltacht Canada.

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Advertise Here

June 22, 2017 By Paraic

Advertise Here and Get your Business Noticed (Advertisement opportunities)

Paraic Donoghue is a webpage that is growing day by day. My main focus is to deliver quality content to my Students that can help them towards learning the Irish Language. Advertisement opportunities are wide and many!  Advertising on my website means lots of exposure to your product,website or blog! Please contact me for Rates.

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Podcasts-Podchraoltai

May 17, 2017 By Paraic

Improve your Irish comprehension skills and learn new vocabulary words and idiomatic expressions by listening to the Irish language podcasts.Each episode is between 1 and 10 minutes

An Sean Teanga

John William Seoighe

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