Immerse Yourself In Irish: Audio Learning For Adults
Ready to supercharge your Irish language skills? The key is immersion. But how can you do that for a language that’s not widely spoken? Don’t worry; we’ve got the answer.
Listen to spoken Irish through audiobooks, podcasts, and online radio stations. Keep reading for an extensive list of handpicked audiobooks, podcasts, and online radio stations that will help you excel in your language learning journey.
Audiobooks and Podcasts
I have compiled a few of my go to audiobooks and podcasts on the links below that are all available for free.
Irish Language Radio
There are also a number of excellent Irish language radio stations available to listen to online.
Raidió Na Gaeltachta
Click here to listen to Radio na Gaeltachta
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta (“Radio of the Gaeltacht”), abbreviated RnaG, is an Irish language radio station owned and operated by RTÉ.
Raidió Fáilte
Click here to listen to Raidió Fáilte
Raidió Fáilte provides a community radio service to the Irish language community, helping to support and spread the the Irish language in Belfast and around the world.
Raidió Na Life
Click here to listen to Raidió Na Life
Raidió na Life 106.4FM (meaning “Liffey Radio”) is an Irish-language radio station founded in 1993 and broadcasting in County Dublin, Ireland.
How To Find The Time For Language Learning Immersion
Looking to boost your Irish language skills? Here’s a fantastic trick: immerse yourself while multitasking!
Simply put on an Irish audiobook, podcast or radio show during household chores or have it on in the background as you work. The goal isn’t full comprehension; it’s about acclimating to the language’s rhythm. Over time, your passive understanding will flourish, aiding your active practice. Stick with it – progress awaits!
One of the things I have found beneficial for myself to increase my Irish language immersion is to listen to it while doing something else. I put on an audiobook or a podcast while doing the house work. My aim when listening is not to understand it all but to get used to the sounds of the language. There is a discomfort and uneasiness that comes with learning a language and it can be hard to do something knowing you aren’t going to understand it and will feel confusing but stick with it as every day you will pick up new words and phrases. Passively listening to your target language will give you a lot of passive understanding to draw from when you eventually begin actively practicing.
In a world where Irish isn’t widely spoken, you’ve discovered the key to language immersion. By tuning into Irish audiobooks, podcasts, and radio, you’re on the path to mastering this beautiful language. Keep the momentum going, and soon, fluency will be within your grasp!
