Author Archives: Audrey Nickel

Irish Gaelic Greetings

The Irish language, An Ghaeilge, (sometimes called Irish Gaelic) is a rich and ancient one, and no where is that better demonstrated than in the many ways it has for greeting people!

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The Genitive in Irish Grammar

When people first start studying the Irish language, they very quickly run up against concepts they’ve never encountered before. For many, the most daunting is a special form of the noun known as “the genitive case.”

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How to Speak Celtic

  Can you teach me to speak Celtic? When people become aware of my interest in all things Irish, the question soon arises: “Do you speak Celtic? Can you teach me to speak it?” I’d be happy to, if it … Continue reading

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Language Journeys and How to Keep Going

When we embark on the journey of learning a new language, we soon find ourselves going through four distinct stages.  Understanding that these stages will happen and that they are normal can go a long way to helping us enjoy the … Continue reading

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Irish-Language Radio: A Free Resource for Language Learners

When I first started learning Irish, I was really jealous of friends who were learning Spanish. Here in my home in California, you can just turn on the TV or radio and be instantly immersed in Spanish. You can surround … Continue reading

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