From IrelandLiving in Other, Ireland (08:07 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 20, 2021
InterestsArtHistoryTravelMusicFilms & TV Series
Sé do bheatha! My name is Seosamh, and I'm an Irish language teacher from Belfast, Ireland. I’ve been immersed in Irish (Gaeilge) since the age of 3, having attended Irish-medium education throughout my life. I’m also a TV presenter on TG4 and Cúla4, two leading Irish-language TV stations, and an actor and filmmaker, creating films in the Irish language. In addition to my media work, I’ve taught Irish professionally in NYC, collaborating with renowned institutions such as the Irish Arts Center in Manhattan and the New York Irish Center in Queens, as well as offering private lessons.
Me as a Teacher
I’m a passionate and dynamic instructor, dedicated to teaching Irish language and culture in a fun, modern way by incorporating media, music, and even memes. With extensive experience teaching at leading institutions such as the Irish Arts Center and the New York Irish Center, I bring a wealth of expertise to every lesson. My love for the Irish language drives my teaching, and I’m a regular contributor to Irish-language media.
PLEASE NOTE: If rescheduling/cancelling a lesson, please give prior notice - even the day of. I understand life happens. That same understanding must be returned to me, also.
In scheduling a lesson, you are in agreement with this statement.
Let's work together :).
My lessons & teaching style
My strength as a teacher lies in creating engaging and fun lessons, with plenty of feedback and support along the way. I provide a variety of resources including videos, memes, music, writing tasks, and exercises to enhance your learning experience.
Each class is tailored to meet your individual needs and goals, ensuring that your language journey is both enjoyable and effective.
Afterwards, I will email you everything we talked about and learned in class. This will include any new vocabulary, explanations of grammar concepts, and resources that I recommend.
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Presentation slides/PPT
Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
112
Students
794
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
91%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
112
Students
794
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
91%
Response rate
Gaelic (Irish) Lessons
Trial Lesson
75 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Introduction to Irish language
A1 - A2Language Essentials321 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Beginner | Intermediate lessons
A2 - B1Language Essentials348 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 17% off
Conversation practise
A1 - C1Conversation50 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
69 Reviews
Deborah Lamberton
14 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
An excellent teacher that comes well prepared but also can be flexible depending on needs of the student. Very knowledgeable on the language and particularly strong on grammar. I have progressed so much and would highly reccommend.
Jun 6, 2023
Trisha Spectacle
40 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking lessons with Seosamh on a weekly basis for the past 6 months. Without a doubt, I have grown so much in my language journey as a direct result of his instruction and direction.
Seosamh does an excellent job of creating a curriculum that is specific to my own skills and interests. He does this by assigning not only translation work, but also sending; movies, tv shows, videos, music, articles, and general resources to provide real world application of skills being learned.
The classes themselves are conversation driven. I am learning much more than just what words mean, but how to speak and have a conversation in the language. A pretty major part of language learning is being able to communicate, and Seosamh definitely makes that the priority it should be.
Whether you are a pure beginner learning your 1st words, have tried Duolingo (been there), or need to brush up, I highly recommend booking lessons with Seosamh. "Giorraíonn beirt bóthar" - Two shorten the journey!
May 17, 2022
Aodán Kunz
1 Gaelic (Irish) lesson
Trial den scoth! Beidh muid ad leanacht ar aghaidh le ceachtanna eile!
Jan 10, 2026
Karl McHugh
42 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Been taking lessons with Joseph for several months and I’ve made amazing progress. His lessons are always well thought out, interesting and at a level that encourages me to improve. If you put the work in and follow his instructions you’ll be well on your way to fluency.
May 20, 2022
Ethan Stern
1 Gaelic (Irish) lesson
Seosamh is an awesome teacher - super engaging and has a real talent for energizing students to learn!
Jan 11, 2026
Jayson Elliot
1 Gaelic (Irish) lesson
Seosamh is passionate about the Irish language and an energetic, inspiring teacher. He's patient and encouraging.