Building Block 1: Pronunciation
Learn how to read Irish confidently and practice with nursery rhymes and poems
☘️ Why this Course? ☘️
Struggling with how to read Irish words? You’re not alone and the good news is, it doesn’t have to be hard.
In this self-paced, beginner-friendly course, you’ll master Irish pronunciation the simple way with clear, practical lessons, poetry and rhymes, and tips you’ll remember long after the videos are over.
By the end, you’ll be able to read and speak Irish words with ease, understand how the Irish alphabet really works, and feel more confident every time you speak. Whether you’re learning Irish for the first time or returning after years, this course is the essential first step to understanding the language.
The course covers:
✅ The trickiest vowel and letter combinations
✅ Broad and slender consonants and vowels
✅ The slender ‘r’
✅ Silent letters and more, all in simple, bite-sized lessons and in normal, everyday language.
☘️ What students have to say about the course☘️
"I enjoyed so many things about this course! I loved that the course started with simpler poems and then built on these, as this gave me the chance to practise my pronunciation, gain a sense of achievement and stay motivated as I went along.
Another aspect of the course I found helpful was being able to do it at my own pace, pause the video lesson or do the lesson again when I needed. As someone from Leinster, I really enjoyed learning some of the small differences with the Munster dialect! Super interesting!!" - Aoife
☘️Buntáistí • Benefits ☘️
✅ Speak Irish with Confidence – Develop clear, authentic pronunciation
✅ Read Irish Easily – Master the most confusing letter combinations with ease
✅ Learn at Your Own Pace – 24/7 access to every lesson, whenever it suits you
✅ Enjoy Culturally Rich Content – Traditional Irish nursery rhymes & poetry will make learning fun!
✅ Practical Skills – Apply what you learn immediately
✅ Feel Proud & Motivated – You will see progress in every module (even as a beginner!) as each module builds on the other
✅ Study Offline Anytime – With downloadable PDFs to study offline anytime
☘️ Structure of the Course ☘️
📖 Module 1: Réamhrá: Introduction
- Learn the basics of Irish sounds
- Understand broad vs. slender consonants
- Start reading words and sentences with confidence
📖 Module 2: Vowel Combinations
- Learn how to confidently read and pronounce when two or more vowels come together
- Practice these combinations with 3 poems
📖 Module 3: Simple Poems
- Learn about the effect 'h' and other consonants have on pronunciation
- Apply what you’ve learned through fun nursery rhymes
- Pick up new pronunciation tips in an engaging way
📖 Module 4: Poems
- Reinforce your pronunciation skills
- Master more complex letter combinations while enjoying authentic Irish poetry
☘️ Who Should Take This Course? ☘️
This course is perfect for you if you:
✔ Are a complete beginner who wants to learn Irish and wants to do it the right way
✔ Want to feel confident reading, speaking, or singing Irish aloud
✔ Are eager to explore the Munster dialect
✔ Love Irish culture and want to connect through authentic content
✔ Anyone who would like to improve their Irish language pronunciation
⭐ Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your pronunciation, this course makes learning Irish fun, easy, and effective!
⭐ Ready to start your Irish language journey? Scroll down to enrol now and begin speaking with confidence!
Do mhúinteoir
Your Teacher
Jane Ní Luasa is an Irish language teacher and content creator known for her work in promoting the Irish language (Gaeilge) online. She is particularly recognized for her engaging and accessible teaching style, which has resonated with both beginners and more advanced learners of the language.
Jane teaches private and group classes on Zoom and is active on various social media platforms, where she shares educational content. Her approach often involves breaking down the complexities of the Irish language into manageable pieces, making it easier for people to learn and use the language in everyday situations.
"The explanations were great I’m excited to do the next one! Sitting Irish in the leaving cert never taught me why pronunciations were that way and this course clarified a lot of things for me" - Kayleigh
