What's Involved

Scoil Scairte offers a roadmap to help reorient and root people back into relationship with the language and the wild world around them. A key element of the programme is a focus on holistic learning, so that participants come away with a direct experience of the language both in the head and the heart. A host of creative bilingual guides take us on a journey into the soul of the Irish Language, through a broad range of shared experiences from storytelling and music to folklore, hip hop, hurling, knitting, sean nós singing and other creative practices. 

The creative syllabus features weekly 90-minute bilingual learning sessions with inspiring teachable moments, live music by internationally renowned artists and a language learning component led by our resident múinteoir. There are break-out sessions, homework, care packages, resources and special weekly bonus treats. Each live session is recorded so if you miss one, you can access afterwards. The video content and bonus resources will be available for 21 days for catch up after the course finishes.

We are passionate about creating a methodology that provides a range of root pathways into the language (featuring visual, auditory and experiential practices) to include all kinds of learners. Offerings include our exclusive Focail agus Fís film teaching series shot in stunning locations around Ireland as well as our múinteoir’s Language Lab playlists to support pronunciation & ‘blas‘.

 
 
 
 

We have also newly commissioned the Immrama Immersions guided meditation series by Kathy Scott in collaboration with composer Brian Crosby. The immrama are infused with Irish cultural motifs, images, words and phrases with an immersive ambient soundtrack to enhance the experience of this ancient culture and language in a unique embodied way. These practices blend the realms of science and spirit and navigate the terrain of psyche and soma - mind, body and soul. Check out the teaser below.

 
 
 
 

Participants also gain 3-months free access to Meitheal - our private community membership space. This is where our global community gathers together outside of the classroom to connect and nurture our relationship with the Irish language. This space is also the home to weekly 60-minute guided conversation circles for both beginners and intermediate speakers. These sessions are optional for those who want more time and space to practice the language.