From Sharks to ‘An Scrúdú’: My Journey Learning Irish
I have no natural talent for languages. I took four years of high school Latin and a few semesters of introductory Italian, yet I can’t speak or rea…
Tag: Members
Profiles and reflections from the online Irish community.
Member Profile: Shannon Mullens
Shannon Mullens, from North Carolina, is very clear about why learning Irish is such a worthy and worthwhile pursuit. Heritage, spiritualism and a nee…
Member Profile: Cody Lewis
How does someone in Milwaukee suddenly find themselves studying Irish vocabulary, grammar and phrases each week? Cody Lewis may have the answer!
“Irish is not my hobby. It’s a bridge across generations.”
To start with, the Irish language is not my hobby. It might be a hobby for some folks (and that’s great for them), but it’s not a hobby in my case…
My Journey to Learning Irish in Germany
I joined the A0 Course, Booklet B, and my teacher was the best language teacher I’ve ever had. Their knowledge of Irish is incredible, and they shar…
Why I Learn Irish: Reclamation
I believe we are living in the midst of a poignant moment for 'an Ghaeilge'. Across the world, minority and Indigenous languages are undergoing a reaw…
Member Profile: Paul Curtin
Meet Paul Curtin, who's learning Irish in Buffalo, New York. His learning journey began with LPs, then cassette tapes, and now the online Irish commun…
The Irish Language as the Long Conversation
I see those stones with their spirals and they seem straightforward enough to me. Someone, whether moved by the same stories or immortalized in part b…
