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Which level/course should I take?
If you've never studied Irish before, we recommend our "Irish/Gaeilge 1" course. It requires no prior experience.
If you've had some Irish classes previously and aren't sure which of our courses might best suit you, we recommend that you spend about 15 minutes to take an online test at ranganna.com -- the test score you receive will suggest a class level roughly comparable to the course levels we offer (see descriptions below). You may also contact us directly for a suggestion based on the classes you've taken previously.
Irish Course Descriptions
Irish/Gaeilge 1
Prerequisites: none
Irish/Gaeilge 1 is an introductory course that covers the basics of Irish -- pronunciation, grammar and conversation. It is intended to lay the foundation for further studies in Irish, although it can also benefit the more casual student as well. Irish/Gaeilge 1 will introduce the student to basic conversation skills, sentence structure and the unique aspects of Irish pronunciation. This course often includes the learning of songs, poems and colorful idiom.
Irish/Gaeilge 2
Prerequisites: Irish/Gaeilge 1 or equivalent
Irish/Gaeilge 2 is a continuation course that builds upon material covered in Irish/Gaeilge 1, strengthening the student's grasp of Irish pronunciation, grammar and conversation. Irish/Gaeilge 2 will further polish basic conversation skills, understanding of sentence structure pronunciation. Those who complete Irish/Gaeilge 2 will have a basic understanding of Irish, be able to hold short conversations, and read simple stories.
Irish/Gaeilge 3
Prerequisites: at least 1 year of prior Irish classes
Irish/Gaeilge 3 is a course for those who are comfortable with the basics of Irish and are ready to move on — building upon previous knowledge, expanding vocabulary & fluency using both textbooks and supplemental material. In this course, students are introduced to more complex idiom and are taught how to correctly and clearly express themselves through Irish.
Irish/Gaeilge 4
Prerequisites: 1-2 years of prior Irish classes
Irish/Gaeilge 4 continues to build upon previous knowledge, expanding vocabulary & fluency using both textbooks and supplemental material, in preparation for more advanced studies.
Irish/Gaeilge 5
Prerequisites: at least 2 years of prior Irish classes
Irish/Gaeilge 5 is a course for those who have studied Irish for two or more years and are very comfortable with basic conversation, grammar, sentence structure and idiom. Irish/Gaeilge 5 will help round out the student's knowledge of Irish and further strengthen previous knowledge.
Irish/Gaeilge 6
Prerequisites: 2-3 years of prior Irish classes
For the committed student of Irish, Irish/Gaeilge 6 will help round out the student's knowledge of Irish using both textbooks and supplemental material.
Irish Translation
Prerequisites: 1-2 years prior Irish classes
A weekly gathering of intermediate & advanced students of Irish who read & translate books in Irish to improve their vocabulary, grammar & eading skills. Materials for this course are decided upon by the students & coordinator at the first class meeting of the semester.
Ciorcal Comhrá
Prerequisites: 1-2 years prior Irish classes
Practice the Irish you've been learning in our classes (or elsewhere)! Ciorcal Comhrá will meet weekly to converse in Irish, working with each other to improve conversation skills & comprehension.
