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I know what you’re thinking, Irish is a hard subject and I think it might be too hard for me. I won’t lie to you, it is difficult, but certainly not the most difficult leaving cert course you will do. The Irish course is manageable, and if you give it a chance, very rewarding. Some of the best books and poems I have read were during my leaving certificate! They are a great way of delving back into a time you are not familiar with and learning just a little bit more about Irish history.
Also, there is a strong chance that you are better than you realize! There is more and more Irish on TV and the radio, and you are learning without realizing. Sure the grammar can be challenging, but that is where the tutor comes in, and then you are free to enjoy the best parts of the language!
There is a a lot of help available to you all around the country, and we made a guide to help you find Irish lessons near you to help you out!
Even if you think you will not pursue it in the future, learning an extra language is very beneficial, especially if you wish to study another foreign language in university. Having a second language makes learning a third easier! So this could be a great opportunity for you.
Can I Find Job Opportunities with Irish?
I mentioned above that learning Irish can be super beneficial personally, and when it comes to furthering your education, but this is not the only reason to study Irish! Now, more than ever, the Irish language offers young people plenty of choice when it comes to traveling the world, and this often gets forgotten.
Ireland is in the EU, and Irish is an official recognized language, so there are no shortage of jobs on the continent, or beyond, with some people even carving out a career as an Irish teacher in America!
Aside from jobs in places like Brussels and USA, there are plenty closer to home too! Big English speaking industries like Radio and TV are always looking for new workers. The Irish language has its own national radio and TV station, and this leads to plenty of media vacancies, in things such as content creator or show runner! The Irish language is growing and exciting!
In Ireland, there are so man Irish related jobs, if you are living in Cork and need to find you own Cork based Irish tutor, check out our guide to above!
Now for the good stuff, keep reading to find your own private tutor who can help you through leaving cert Irish!
Living in Dublin? Find a Teacher at The Dublin Academy of Education
First up is the Dublin Academy of Education, a known and established home of tutors based in Dublin.This Irish owned company cater completely to Irish students, from 3rd year to 5th and 6th gearing up to sit their leaving cert. They of course cover all the subjects. They offer weekly grinds, as well as crash courses that are geared towards people who want a full revision course of a subject.
As well as this, they offer online grinds, as well as in person tutoring. All of these are delivered by professional and experienced teachers, who have been there and done that!
They are located in the heart of South Dublin, in Stillorgan, so you can avoid the chaos of the City! Of course if you can’t travel, or prefer not to, there are online options available too. This service can be a little more expensive than the others, but you are really getting a lot, with “exam focused” help, and a tonne of study notes that will really come in handy. If you have any questions, they are always free to answer your questions at info@dublinacademy.ie. These are one of Dublin's most esteemed and popular grind services.
Not living in Dublin, maybe our Superprof Guide to finding Irish courses in Limerick can help you!
Flexible Teaching at FirstTutors
Next up we have FirstTutorsIreland. This is less of a grinds centre and more of an online tutor database, though you can also get face to face lessons, it’s very flexible! You start by making your profile, which is free of charge and takes seconds, and then you are given access to their full teacher database from your area.
There are a high number of Irish tutors in Dublin, and you will see that they are all different, with different prices, levels of experience and availability. You also get the opportunity to ask questions, so you can let them know exactly what parts of the Irish leaving cert course that you need help in, whether that be reading, writing or speaking.
These are the kind of advantages that having a tutor has, they can tailor their lessons to you, and give you all of the time you need, all while bearing in mind the end goal, with an eye on the leaving cert curriculum. Sometimes in an Irish class, you may want to partake but things are moving too fast and you may become stressed and switch off.
With your own tutor they go at your pace and speak as slowly as you need them too, making sure you hear and understand every word!
The prices here are competitive, but always fair, with some tutors charging as little as 20 euro per hour. FirstTutorsIreland also have a 24 hour chat box, and their team is happy to help you through any issues you may have. Having your own tutor is truly beneficial, and this is a cost effective and easy way to find one!
First Tutors are available across the nation, not just Dublin, if you are living near Galway, we also have compiled a list of places you can find an Irish teacher in Galway!
Affordable Irish Teachers at Superprof
The online education platform of Superprof is an immensely popular way to find a tutor in any topic you can think of, across a variety of disciplines, including the arts, music and education, to name just a few! It is used all over the world, with over 15 million users, and a number of those in Ireland, so you will be sure to find private Irish lessons! The website is clean and easy to use.
You simply use the search bar to see a list of all available tutors. In this case Irish tutors in Dublin.
Looking for tutors in Dublin gives you an advantage as it is a large city with plenty of students. You are also further incentivized as the first lesson is free! When you find your tutor and are happy with their profile (you will see all of these details before you agree to work with them) you can start to organize your lessons to fit your schedule! Just like the others, many of the tutors are flexible, both time wise and in regards to teaching online and/or in person.
The prices on Superprof are extremely friendly, with some charging as little as 10euro an hour.
Platforms such as this really level the playing field, and give students the same chance. If you are someone who struggles to perform and learn when you’re in a big class with others, and are feeling stressed when you are in your leaving cert Irish class, I would highly recommend giving these a go!
Dublin Based Irish Teachers on TutorHub
TutorHub is another trusted and affordable education platform where you can find your own personal Irish lessons, both online and face to face. They are based in Dublin themselves, in Dun Laoighaire, and they offer grinds all over the city, so you will have access to a tutor wherever you are.
I mentioned above that face to face grinds are possible, and you will be able to see if they can travel to you on their profile, or if they hold a drivers license which is a very helpful feature.
It is very transparent, and you are free to search around and look at teachers profiles before you find the right one for you. Their price will be available as well as experience level and specialties. You can even find those who have sat their Irish leaving cert exam recently, so they will know exactly how to help, and will offer priceless pieces of advice. It is also possible for you to see if they can provide references, so this should put your mind at ease if this is the first time you have done something like this.
It is safe and secure, and should you have any questions, they also have a customer service.
(We have covered a number of cities around Ireland and how to get Irish grinds in them, check out our guide to Irish courses available in Waterford to get some ideas!)
There are lots of schools and universities around Dublin, so you can imagine there is a lot of demand for Irish tutors. With there being so many tutors available you are really spoiled for choice and you can find an Irish tutors who can teach in a way you understand. Also, due to demand, some prices can be really quite low, with some tutors on the site charging as low as 10/15 euro per hour. It has never been easier, or cheaper, to find professional quality Irish grinds that will take your knowledge of the subject to the next level!
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