Intermediate Classes
Whether you are still shaky on your grammar or comfortable holding conversations, our Intermediate Classes offer a variety of ways to practice Irish and to connect to other Irish Speakers.
Corresponds to Fluency Classifications A2-B2.
Begin to Grow…
Strong Foundations
Using both classic texts and new resources, we aim to make sure you are comfortable with the foundations of the Irish language.
International Reach
With students and teachers all over the globe, you’ll meet people from everywhere who all share the same love for the Irish language.
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
Take your learning off the app and into the real world, by learning all the essential skills you will need to function comfortably in Irish.
Spring 2025 Intermediate Level
Progress in Irish 31-45 - Section A
Sundays at 12PM Chicago Time, 1PM in New York, 6PM in Ireland.
Múinteoir / Teacher: Patrick Hanley.
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Progress in Irish 31-45 - Section B
Thursdays at 7PM Ireland Time, 2PM in New York, 11AM in California.
Múinteoir / Teacher: Nigel McLoughlin.
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Progress in Irish 46-60 - Section A
Sundays at 2PM Chicago Time, 3PM in New York, 8PM in Ireland.
Múinteoir / Teacher: Patrick Hanley.
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Progress in Irish 46-60 - Section B
Saturdays at 6PM Ireland Time (1PM in New York, 10AM in California).
Múinteoir / Teacher: Nigel McLoughlin.
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Progress in Irish 61-72
Mondays at 8PM Ireland Time (3PM in New York, Noon in California).
Múinteoir / Teacher: Nigel McLoughlin.
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Rang Fáinne Airgid
Thursdays at 8PM Ireland Time (3PM in New York, Noon in California).
Múinteoir / Teacher: Nigel McLoughlin.
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Yellow Belt Irish (TEG A2)
Thursdays at 7pm in New York (Fridays at 11AM in Sydney, Australia). Practice speaking, listening, reading and writing for those who have completed White Belt Irish, PII 1-30 or equivalent. Start date is Thursday night, 9th January in North America (Friday morning, 10th of January in Australia). Please note: The times in different time zones will be pegged to the New York time.
Múinteoir / Teacher: Jean Hollis.
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Orange to Green Belt Irish (TEG B1 - B2)
Thursdays at 8pm in New York (Fridays at 12 Noon in Sydney, Australia) Translating the news, listening comprehension, conversation about pictures, grammar revision, sentence patterns, vocabulary building and optional writing challenges. Start date is Thursday night, 9th January in North America (Friday morning, 10th of January in Australia). Please note: The times in different time zones will be pegged to the New York time.
Múinteoir / Teacher: Jean Hollis.
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Buntús Cainte Book 3, lessons 131-195
Thursdays at 12:30PM in New York, 9:30AM in Callifornia, 5:30PM in Ireland. This is an intermediate level study group in coordination with Conradh na Gaeilge in Los Angeles. Prerequisite: at least 1 year studying the Irish language. The start date for this class is Thursday, 9th January in North America (Friday, 10th of January in Australia). Cathy will continue to lead a study group for Buntús Cainte using the Memrise website as follows: https://community-courses.memrise.com/community/course/2053502/beginner-spoken-irish-131-140-buntus-cainte/ .
Múinteoir / Teacher: Cathy Cronin.
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Léitheoireacht / Reading
Every Saturday at 2 PM in New York, 7PM in London, 11 AM in Los Angeles. We’ll be reading short stories from various sources (Beo!, Comhair, collections of contemporary writings, and more) and discussing any grammatical points which come up.
Múinteoir / Teacher: Seán de Fri / John Fry.
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