I want to learn Irish?

Question

I would prefer CD's and books rather than online courses, but anything you can recomend to be would be great!!

No, I want to learn IRISH. There IS a language called Irish .... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_language

which is ALSO called Gaelic.

Answer 1

First of all, I would highly recommend a course with an actual instructor if you can find one. Irish is a difficult language to get started in. You can check out Daltaí's site for a listing of classes in various areas.
http://www.daltai.com/home.htm

If you want online resources, I have several listed here.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sandiegoirish/links/Ceachtanna__Lessons__001169847040/

As for books, a few that I've found good for self study are "Buntús Cainte", "Teach Yourself Irish", "Irish on your Own" and "Learning Irish" (my own preferences are in the order listed). All of these come with CDs/tapes. There is also a book called "Colloquial Irish" which should be out, though I haven't seen it yet.

I usually use the term "Irish Gaelic" when referring to the language, since it distinguishes from "Irish English" as well as "Scottish Gaelic". The term in Irish Gaelic for the language is "Gaeilge" or "Gaeilge na hÉireann". There are several other terms used in various dialects.

Answer 2

Irish is taught in faculties, regrettably there'll certainly not be a significant sufficient curiosity to deliver it again as a primary language except the Shinners get manage of the nation. There are approximately four places in which its spoken every day, its additionally required should you wish to be a member of the police drive. I served within the Irish Defence Forces the first Battalion stationed in Galway, Renmore Barracks, the "Cead Caithe" have been an Irish speakme Battalion. I used to be stationed in Donegal and we learnt all our instructions in English first after which in Irish.

Answer 3

Try this: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Irish-Audio-Self-Tutor-Boxed/dp/0300084161

For more options, just go to Yahoo!'s main page and type in "Irish Gaelic instruction." There are actually schools that teach it.

Another possibility: if there's any Irish organization in your community, they may offer classes--or might if there were enough interested people.

Answer 4

You would only get Irish courses if you love in Ireland.
Its gaeilge in Irish not Gaelic!!!!!!!
Gaelic is Scottish!!!!!

Answer 5

Most Irish people don't bother to learn Irish anymore. They have to offer incentives in school. You could try this website. It can probably help you locate materials.
http://www.irishlanguage.net/

Answer 6

To begin with; theres no such language as Irish. You want to learn Gaelic I presume...