Irish language learning games

The Irish language games on the Digital Dialects website are a pleasurable and relaxed way of beginning to learn the language. All games are free for anyone to access and can be enjoyed on both mobile devices and desktops. Interactive Gaeilge nah Eireann games that teachers can incorporate into classroom lessons, set as a homework exercise, or that can be used by independent learners as a self-study eLearning exercise. Beginner focused Irish vocabulary practice drills on a range of language topics and subjects. This project is part of Digital Dialects' commitment to supporting endangered and minority languages.

About the Irish language:

Irish or Gaeilge is a Celtic language spoken in Ireland by around 73,000 people, with a further 1.7 million people having some level of Irish language skills. Most fluent speakers live in the western part of Ireland. Until the 18th century, most Irish was the first language of most inhabitants of Ireland, after which English became the most spoken language. In the Republic of Ireland, Irish is a national language and is taught in schools. In Northern Ireland, Irish has a minority language status.

Irish learning games include:

Colours in Irish - the most common color words in a fun interactive quiz. Use our Interactive Irish flashcards: colours for learning these Irish words.

Irish animal vocabulary fun kid's game - 17 essential words for beginner students in a multiple-choice language arts activity. Our Irish flashcards: animals can also be used by students for learning these names of animals.

Fruit and vegetables in Irish game - 15 of the most useful words for Irish fruit and vegetables in a basic language arts quiz. For beginners to the language. Our Irish flashcards: fruit provide a different means for learning these essential Irish words.

Food and drinks in the Irish language game - some useful everyday words in Gaeilge nah Eireann. Click-thru our Irish flashcards: food for learning drilling these 15 Irish words before playing the quiz.

Irish vocabulary game - learn 17 essential words for absolute beginners to the Irish Language. Visual and fun for both swots and students looking for an alternative to exercise books. Use our Irish vocabulary flashcards for learning these Irish nouns prior to playing the quiz.

Vocabulary quizzes - two quizzes with wordlists, each of which contains 17 Irish words. Start with either vocabulary game 1 or the second quiz - vocabulary game 2.

For a few extra useful sentences in beginners, including greetings, visit the learn Irish phrases page. Impress locals in the Aran Islands with 'dia dhuit'- hello in Irish, or 'slán' - goodbye in the Irish language.

Irish learning links - list of resources for Irish study, including online translation dictionaries and premium language learning sites.

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