Spring Classes begin April 1, 2024. Registration opens March 1, 2024.

Conradh na Gaeilge Craobh Chumar an Dá Uisce (Two Rivers Gaelic League) is a premier provider of Irish language classes at all levels, from beginners who are completely new to the language through the advanced class for students developing fluency.

Classes continue to be held ONLINE, with ongoing in-person language events you can find out about on the Events/Imeachtaí page. Once you register for your class, you will receive an IMMEDIATE automatic email confirmation from “no-reply@squarespace” (not from Conradh na Gaeilge) that includes links to Padlet, a site which will contain your Zoom link, class materials, and assignments. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FOLDER if you do not immediately receive a confirmation. For more information about how to attend online classes, click here.

Using Padlet: Padlet is a site that will host homepages for each class. Each Padlet site will consist of PDFs you can download, materials to read and activities to do. Your syllabus and Zoom link will be located on the class Padlet, as PDFs you can download. Padlet is continually updated with materials, so check your group Padlet often.

Using Zoom: Download the Zoom app onto your device or computer and follow prompts to join a class. To connect to your class, enter the meeting ID and password indicated in Padlet.

Textbooks: We use Céimeanna Comhrá, a conversation-oriented book published through the Cultúrlann in Doire. Textbooks are recommended but not required.

From the descriptions below, choose the class level(s) that most closely fit(s) your needs.

Spring 2024 Schedule

The Spring Schedule will follow the same schedule as the Winter.

Immediately upon registering you will receive an Auto-Confirmation email with links to the Registration meeting, Padlet, a new site that will house each class Zoom link, as well as class materials. Check your spam folder for the confirmation email. All classes meet at Eastern Time.

Classes at all levels except Total Beginner introduce some new material each term, with the understanding that students will remain at each level for as long as needed to have attained some mastery of the material prior to moving on. We encourage students to speak to their teachers about the appropriate level of class if they are in doubt. We encourage students to also attend reading and conversation groups (when available) to improve speed of learning. Each session includes ten weeks of classes.

Tuition includes a 10-week course, annual membership in Craobh Chumar an Dá Uisce (Two Rivers Gaelic League) and free access to reading and conversation groups (as available). Tuition enables you to take an adjacent-level course for no additional charge (except Intensive). We recommend you buy a textbook for class, but it is not required. Textbooks are purchased separately, and are for sale in the shop. Tuition has been maintained at the low rate of $50 per course since our inception in 2016, and we rely on donors to help keep prices low. Please donate to help us to continue to serve all those who wish to learn Irish.

Please note: NO refunds of tuition will be given. If you notify the branch that you are unable to attend classes, by email, prior to the Orientation Meeting that begins each term, you will be given a credit toward a future session. No credits or refunds will be given after the Orientation Meeting each term (Spring term: March 28th at 7pm).

We host native speakers for singing, music, and Irish language guest teaching events several times per year. See our Events page for more information.

Fáinne Óir agus Airgid: Is siombail choitianta tras-chultúrtha é fáinne a sheasann don aontacht agus don leanúnachas. Ní bhíonn tús nó deireadh leis, ná deighilt ar bith ann, agus léiríonn sé comhlántacht agus síoraíocht. Tá An Fáinne mar shiombail ar an nasc atá agat leis an nGaeilge. Caitear An Fáinne mar chomhartha go bhfuil Gaeilge agat agus go bhfuil tú toilteanach í a labhairt. Is do dhaoine le cumas bunúsach sa Ghaeilge atá an Fáinne Airgid. Léiríonn an Fáinne Óir go bhfuil líofacht sa Ghaeilge agat. Más mian leat tuilleamh eolais faoi mheasúnú ar do chuid líofachta, cuir teachtaireacht chugainn.

Spring 2024

on Zoom

Total Beginner

Bríd Munafo

Mondays

7:00pm-8:15

$50

NEW: Intensive Course

Seoirsín Ní Mheachair

Section A: Monday and Thursday 4:00-5:30 CLOSED—FULL

Section B: Tuesday 4:00-5:30 and Thursday 5:35-7:00 CLOSED—FULL

$300 for 20 weeks: 60 hours

Geared toward total beginners, students will learn simple conversational phrases as well as basic grammar and pronunciation. The cultural and historical background of the language is also introduced. Irish language short films and songs will be used. This class is an introduction and does not change material from term to term. (TEG A0-A1) Textbook: Céimeanna Comhrá 1

This course will reopen in Fall 2024 if there is interest. This 20-week intensive course is designed to fast-track your learning, meeting twice per week, and including homework for each class and quizzes every other week. This course will be very challenging and is based on a college-level program. The course begins with students at an A1 level, having taken Continuing Beginner at least once. The course will teach pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar with a goal of reaching B1 (intermediate) status at the end of 20 weeks. Practice in use of copula, three verb tenses, and a variety of sentence structures. Exposure to native speakers for comprehension practice is part of the course. Course is limited to 8 students to ensure 1:1 instruction and attention. Course also appropriate for lower intermediate students who wish to strengthen skills. Course will only run if at least 5 register. Materials provided.

Continuing beginner

Ruairí Aldrich and Risteárd Angehr

Wednesdays

6:30pm-8:00

$50

This class is geared toward a range of students who are still beginners but feel ready to practice and expand basic conversational phrases, improve auditory comprehension and pronunciation, increase use of prepositional pronouns, and expand basic vocabulary. This class covers a variety of concepts and vocabulary at an middle to upper beginner level. New material is introduced each term and students are encouraged to repeat this course level until material is mastered. (TEG A1-A2) Textbook: Céimeanna Comhrá 1

Lower Inter-mediate

Antaine Mac Con Rí

Mondays

6:30pm-8:00

$50

Inter-mediate

Aodán de Barra

Mondays

7:00pm-8:30

$50

These two intermediate levels are geared toward students who are ready to move beyond the basics. Lower intermediate class level (A2) focuses on extending conversation skills, expressing opinions, and expanding vocabulary and verb tenses. New material is introduced each term.

Intermediate focuses on improving auditory comprehension, developing more fluent conversation skills, and mastering more complex grammatical skills. This class is taught through Irish and English. This course introduces new material each term to improve students’ ability to understand, speak, read and write Irish. Students are encouraged to repeat this course level until material is mastered. (TEG A2-B1) Textbook: Céimeanna Comhrá 2 and 3.

Ardrang

Seoirsín Ní Mheachair

Thursdays

8:00pm-9:30

$50

Beginner Conversation Group

Bríd Munafo

Thursday 6:30-7:15

Intermediate Comhrá

Kathy McCormack

Wednesdays 6:30-7:15

Pronunciation (Shadow Reading)

Seoirsín Ní Mheachair

Tuesdays 5:30-6:15

Appropriate for advanced students who are seeking to polish their Irish and improve fluency in the language. Classes will be focused on improving fluency, grammatical structures, idiom use and vocabulary. Solid Irish conversational skills are required. This class is taught primarily through Irish.. (TEG B2+) Textbook: Céim ar Aghaidh [note: digital book is available free at http://www.ceimaraghaidh.ie/

Structured conversation practice for total beginner students and continuing beginner students.

Conversation group for intermediate students.

This group is suitable for all levels except Total Beginner. Class is focused on close listening and repetition of sentences in order to improve pronunciation and intonation while developing vocabulary and grammatical skills.

A reading group for intermediate learners, students read stories together, with supportive scaffolding to translate vocabulary, idioms, and grammatical forms. A great way to expand understanding of the language.

A reading group for lower intermediate. Students read short stories, passages, and poems together, with supportive scaffolding to translate vocabulary, idioms, and grammatical forms.

Dírithe ar dhaoine líofa, léitear gearrscéal roimh an chruinniú agus pléitear an scéal le chéile.