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Caoimhín
Gaelic (Irish)
English
Native
Finnish
German

From Ireland

Living in Other, Finland

Certified Irish-language teacher, translator and editor ☘️ Heileo! Is mise Caoimhín agus bím ag múineadh na Gaeilge anseo ar italki. Hello! I'm Caoimhín and I teach Irish here on italki. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION I'm a certified Irish-language teacher, translator and editor with many years experience teaching Irish to groups and individual learners. I did all my primary and secondary schooling through Irish, so I've been hearing, speaking, reading and writing Irish since I was four years old. I've learned both Finnish and German to an upper intermediate level as well, so I have a fairly good understanding of how to learn a language as well as how to teach it. TEACHING STYLE I'm a very patient, agreeable person and I believe that people learn best when they are relaxed and at ease. I'm flexible and try to adapt my methods and recommendations to fit the learner's interests and goals. My approach to teaching is very much influenced by the polyglot Lýdia Machová, in that I see myself as more of a mentor than a traditional language teacher. My role is to facilitate learning in every way that I can – to help people find effective and enjoyable methods, establish a good routine, and stay motivated by making steady progress. If you have any questions about me, my lessons, or the Irish language, please don't hesistate to send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you. Tá súil agam bualadh leat go luath. Slán go fóill! I hope to meet you soon. Bye for now!
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Trial Lesson
47 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Beginner (A1–A2)
A1-A2
Conversation
276 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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Intermediate (B1–B2)
B1-B2
Conversation
453 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
10% off
Listen and Learn (B1+)
B1-C1
Language Essentials
5 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
10% off
Group Lesson (2 people)
A1-B2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
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Tim
164 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've done more than 40 lessons with Caoimhín now and he has helped progress my Irish so quickly. I was able to even go to the Gaeltacht and speak order at cafes and restaurants as Gaeilge while also engaging in light conversation. I recommend him if you want to really start speaking Irish.
Student Rat Fitzgerald
Rat Fitzgerald
103 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Caoimhín is absolutely wonderful to work with. He is kind, patient and encouraging. He allows for a relaxed and fun environment to use your speaking skills while always being quick and polite to make corrections and help build confidence.
Student Fiona
Fiona
13 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Caiomhín is so easy to talk to and just invites you into a rich and engaging conversation, embedding grammar and vocabulary in such a natural, intuitive way. He sends notes after class so I can refer back to an really remember what was learned in class. Go raibh míle maith agat, a Chaoimhín!
Student Cody
Cody
27 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Is múinteoir den scoth é Caoimhín. Tá an-chuid eolais agus scileanna aige, agus cuireann sé rudaí in iúl go han-mhaith. Tá mé cinnte, má leanaim orm ag obair leis, go dtiocfaidh feabhas mór ar mo chuid Gaeilge!
Molly
14 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Excellent lesson with Caoimhín, as always!
Student Talitha
Talitha
3 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Caoimín is a fantastic teacher. He is patient and gives great explanations of the language and the dialect I am working on learning. I love that Irish is starting to make sense now. I appreciate his help.