Na Gaeil has introduced thousands in greater Chicago to the Irish language--you sometimes hear it called "Gaelic"--since 1985. We offer classes at several levels on several days of the week, usually at the Irish American Heritage Center.

Our students choose to learn Irish for reasons as varied as the backgrounds from which they come. Some enjoy Irish literature, music, or singing, and others want to deepen their Irish roots. Some have parents or grandparents who spoke Irish, while others are linguists, hoping to add to their knowledge of world languages.

Get notified about upcoming Irish language classes and events by writing to info@nagaeil.org

✶ ✶ ✶ About Spring 2023 Registration ✶ ✶ ✶

We are offering a variety of in-person and online classes for Spring 2023. All Chicagoland students are welcome. Click into and read the full class descriptions to find the level of Irish and the in-person vs. online mix of each class. If you're not sure which class is right for you, write to us with your questions at info@nagaeil.org

NOTE: Beginning classes accept new students in the fall. The spring term is a continuation from the fall term.

When you've chosen your class, select the "New Student" ticket if you have never taken a paid Na Gaeil Chicago class, or "Returning Student" if you have (no matter how long ago it was).

Occasionally, scheduling dictates that an in-person class session be held either online or at a location other than the Heritage Center. (Your teacher will communicate with you about arrangements for those dates.)

For online classes, and to participate in in-person class sessions that will be held online (if any), you will need a desktop or laptop computer, a video camera, and a microphone.

It's best to register right away to assure yourself a place in class. If the class you want is full, please add yourself to its waiting list so that you are automatically notified and given the chance to register when places become available.