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.
Summer 2025 Intermediate Level
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. Cathy will continue to lead a study group for Buntús Cainte using the Memrise website. We will be reviewing lessons 161-170 this summer. Múinteoir / Teacher: Cathy Cronin.
Sign in at https://community-courses.memrise.com/community/course/6092587/beginner-spoken-irish-161-170-buntus-cainte/
Progress In Irish 31-45. Group 16-30B is now functioning as Progress in Irish 31-45.
It will continue on Wednesdays at 6:30pm Irish Time –(10:30am Los Angeles; 1:30pm New York)
Current students will remain registered to the group. Múinteoir / Teacher: Nigel McLoughlin.
Sign in at https://groups.io/g/philo-progress16-30B .
Progress in Irish 31-45 - Section A.
Sundays at 12PM Chicago Time, 1PM in New York, 6PM in Ireland.
We will review Chapters 31-45 of Progress in Irish and focus on listening activities, with a focus on podcasts and news programs in Irish. Múinteoir / Teacher: Patrick Hanley.
Sign in at https://groups.io/g/philo-progress31-45 .
Progress In Irish 46-60. Group 31-45B is now functioning as Progress in Irish 46-60.
It will continue on Thursdays at 7:00pm Irish Time – (11am Los Angeles; 2pm New York; 6am Fri in Auckland, New Zealand).
Current students will remain registered to the group. Múinteoir / Teacher: Nigel McLoughlin.
Sign in at https://groups.io/g/philo-progress31-45B .
Progress in Irish 46-60 - Section A.
Sundays at 2PM Chicago Time, 3PM in New York, 8PM in Ireland.
Múinteoir / Teacher: Patrick Hanley. We will predominantly be reviewing Chapter 46-60 with the goal of expanding our understanding/vocabulary surrounding the Genitive case. We will also do some additional practical exercises related to these concepts, such as "scavenger hunts" using news articles to find and explore these grammar concepts and to see them in real-world contexts.
Sign in at https://groups.io/g/philo-progress46-60 .
Progress In Irish 61-72. Group 45-60B is now functioning as Progress in Irish 61-72.
It will continue on Saturdays at 6:00pm Irish Time – (10am California; 1pm New York)
Current students will remain registered to the group. Múinteoir / Teacher: Nigel McLoughlin.
Sign in at https://groups.io/g/philo-progress46-60B .
Club Leabhair agus Comhrá / Book Club and Conversation.
Mondays at 6:30PM Western Australia Time, GMT + 8 hours. (Currently 6:30AM New York Time, 10:30AM Dublin Time).
Éascaitheoir / Facilitator: Seda Shepherd.
Sign in at https://groups.io/g/philo-intermediate .
An Chopail / The Copula.
Múinteoir: Gearóid Ó Ceallaigh / Jerry Kelly. This is an 8-week course on the structure and use of the copula for intermediate and advanced students. Fridays beginning July 11, 2025 at Noon and 8PM New York Time.
Sign in at https://groups.io/g/philo-review .
The Fáinne Airgid Group
8pm Thursdays in Ireland; Noon in Los Angeles; 3pm in New York; 7am Fri in Auckland.
We expect to finish the Fáinne Airgid lessons in July, at which time they will move on to the lessons for Fáinne Óir. Múinteoir / Teacher: Nigel McLoughlin.
Sign in at https://groups.io/g/philo-fainne-airgid .