Learn Irish through songs you'll remember.
Follow the lyrics line by line, get vocabulary support as you go and hear Irish words sung in context. Songs give Gaeilge a melody, so the words stay with you.
Why songs help you remember Irish.
A word you have sung is easier to recall than a word you have only read. Songs give Irish rhythm, repetition and meaning, all at once.
Melody makes it stick
A tune gives words a shape, so phrases come back to you long after the song has finished.
Repetition without drills
Songs return to the same lines and choruses, so you meet the same words again and again.
Words in real context
Hear how Irish words sound together, with natural rhythm and pronunciation, not as a list.
Culture comes with it
Irish songs carry stories, history and place, connecting you with the living language.
Sing along, and understand every line.
Song Practice turns a song into a lesson you will actually want to repeat.
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Choose a song
Start with a song such as Mo Ghile Mear or Óró, 'Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile.
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Follow the lyrics
Work through the song line by line, at your own pace.
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Learn the vocabulary
Vocabulary support helps you understand the words in each line as you meet them.
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Hear the words in context
Hear the words sung naturally, then recognise them again in your lessons and conversations.
Start with songs Ireland already loves.
Song Practice includes well-known Irish songs such as these two favourites.
Mo Ghile Mear
"My Gallant Darling"
One of the best-known songs in the Irish language. Work through it line by line with vocabulary support and hear every word in context.
Óró, 'Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile
"Óró, Welcome Home"
A rousing traditional song of welcome. Its repeating refrain makes it a natural first song for learners.
Explore our Irish songs collection.
Want to read about a song before you practise it? Our Irish songs collection has lyric guides to well-known songs in Irish, ready to explore alongside Song Practice.
Learning Irish through songs, answered.
Everything you need to know about Song Practice.
Can you really learn Irish through songs?
Songs are a great way to remember Irish words and phrases and get used to how the language sounds. They work best alongside structured lessons and speaking practice, which is why Song Practice sits next to lessons and your tutor in one membership.
Which songs are in Song Practice?
Song Practice includes well-known Irish songs such as Mo Ghile Mear and Óró, 'Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile.
Do I need to be able to sing?
Not at all. You can follow the lyrics, learn the vocabulary and listen to the words in context. Singing along is entirely up to you.
Is Song Practice suitable for beginners?
Yes. Vocabulary support helps you understand each line, so you can enjoy a song even if you are just starting out with Irish.
How much does Song Practice cost?
Song Practice is included in one membership with every other feature: €14.99 per month, or €119.88 billed annually (€9.99 per month equivalent). You can start with a 3-day free trial.
From singing it to saying it.
Learn Irish through songs, free for 3 days.
Song Practice, your tutor, lessons, podcasts, videos and quizzes, all included in one membership.
