3 ways to reconnect with Gaeilge for Seachtain na Gaeilge

Do you feel disconnected to one of our official languages of the state? If so, you're not alone. There are however, many journeys back to feeling comfortable with the language. Here are some easy ways to return to the language.

READ

Picking up a book is one of the best ways to start learning and remembering words you already had. Whether you're the type who loves to take notes and underline new words or simply curling up and enjoying a good scéal, there are some excellent choices available.

Listen here to Áine Ní Ghlinn reviewing Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin's award-winning book, Madame Lazare.

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LISTEN

Using the time you have wisely to take in more Gaeilge is one of the best tips I have to become at ease with spoken Irish. Driving to work? Switch the radio station to RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. Listen to podcasts when you're out walking? Listen to Beo ar Éigean wherever you get your podcasts or on Saturday nights on RTÉ Radio One at 8pm.

WATCH

Last summer we sent five familiar faces to Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste - one of Ireland's most famous Gaeltacht colleges to reconnect with their native language. They spent one week living with a Bean an Tí – and as real students with classes, céilís and obair bhaile.

And at the end of the week, the big test: would they all be Réaltaí na Gaeltachta? Feel good, funny and familiar, Réaltaí na Gaeltachta is on Tuesdays at 7pm on RTÉ ONE or anytime on the RTÉ Player.

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