Step Up To B1:

Take Your Irish To The Next Level

Move from Upper Beginner to Lower Intermediate level with a structured 6-month programme.

Learn with an experienced Irish teacher and former EU translator, get speaking practice and expert support — and if you want, prepare for the nationally accredited TEG B1 exam. 

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"The B1 course was really excellent course and covered just the right amount of material in manageable chunks. I enjoyed the interaction during the live lessons, and the clear teaching of points of grammar as they arose. I found it really helpful to interact with the other students in the live lessons and in the ciorcal comhrå each month. The ciorcal comhrå were very well organised, and were of great benefit and confidence boosting. Even though I didn't sit the exam I highly recommend this course to anyone wishing to improve their Irish. I would jump at the chance to do a B2 course as soon as it is available!"

Terri Lynk, West Midlands, U.K.

Struggling to Move From Upper Beginner (A2) to Confident Lower Intermediate (B1)?

You’re Not Alone!


You’ve mastered the basics and can communicate in simple situations. But when it comes to holding longer conversations, understanding authentic Irish, or expressing yourself in more complex ways, things can still feel tricky.

✅ You’ve outgrown A2 materials and want to speak, read, and write with more confidence.
✅ You’re ready for a clear roadmap that takes you from “I’m comfortable at A2” to “I can handle real-life conversations at B1.”
✅ You might be thinking about TEG B1 or another practical goal — for work, study, or personal achievement — but aren’t sure how to get there.
✅ You want structure and accountability, without yet another course you abandon halfway.

Sound familiar? That’s exactly why many learners plateau at “upper beginner” — the jump to B1 can feel impossible without the right support.

Here’s what helps you really progress: a step-by-step program with monthly check-ins that trains all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), builds vocabulary for everyday and practical topics, and gives you a clear picture of what confident B1 Irish looks like in practice — whether or not you ever take the exam.

From Upper Beginner (A2) to Lower Intermediate (B1) — Your Next Leap in Irish!

A guided 6-month path with lessons, practice, and support — so you finally break past the upper beginner plateau.

You don’t need to keep wondering how to go beyond Upper Beginner (A2) Irish. This course gives you a clear, structured plan to reach B1 level — with lessons, practice, and support that help you communicate confidently in real conversations (and even prepare for the TEG B1 exam, if you choose).

Follow this plan alongside other motivated learners, and you’ll see real progress — while actually enjoying the journey!

A structured 6-month path

Lessons that build step by step, so you always know what to focus on next.

Small-group speaking practice

Boost your confidence in real conversations through guided  ciorcal comhrå each month.

Flexible self-study

Resources you can use anytime, so learning fits into your schedule.

Live classes and personal feedback (Premium only)

Monthly live lessons, guided practice, and personalised homework feedback from your teacher.

Optional TEG B1 exam prep

Dedicated resources to prepare for the nationally recognised B1 exam — or simply to reach that level confidently, even if you never sit the exam.

There are two ways to take part — so you can choose the level of support that works best for you.

Standard:
Self-Study + Speaking

The full self-study plan, group speaking practice, and exam prep resources, with flexibility and accountability.

Premium:
Self-Study + Speaking + Live Lessons + Feedback

Everything in Standard, plus live lessons, personalised homework feedback, and direct support from your teacher.

 No matter which option you choose, you’ll finally have a clear path forward. Structure, accountability, and the chance to make real progress with your Irish.

Two Ways to Learn, One Clear Path

Everyone starts with the same strong foundation. A structured 6-month plan, self-study resources released monthly, speaking practice, and exam prep materials.

From there, you decide how much support you want:

Standard:
Flexible Structure

Perfect if you want the freedom to study at your own pace, with just enough accountability to keep you moving. You’ll get the full self-study path, monthly group speaking practice, and exam prep resources — plus light-touch support through email check-ins and the course forum.

Premium:
Guided Support

Best if you want direct feedback and closer guidance. Alongside everything in Standard, you’ll join small-group live lessons each month, submit homework for personalised teacher feedback, and get the extra accountability that makes all the difference.

 No matter which you choose, you’ll have a clear roadmap, the right level of support, and the chance to finally hit a solid intermediate level.

Imagine where you could be in 6 months


  • Speaking Irish with greater confidence and fluency in more complex situations, not just memorising phrases.
  • Feeling accomplished as you expand your skills, follow a clear plan, and stay consistent.
  • Enjoying monthly live conversations with other learners — banishing any fear of speaking Irish!
  • Be fully prepared for the TEG B1 exam — whether or not you decide to sit it

Moving from Upper Beginner (A2) To Confident Intermediate level Irish (B1)

 

Stepping up to B1 might feel like a big leap — but with the right plan and support it's possible, and enjoyable too.

With consistent practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing, you’ll gain the confidence to handle longer conversations, understand authentic Irish, and express yourself more fluently.

The All About Irish B1 course gives you a structured 6-month path to build these skills step by step. By the end, you’ll know what B1 Irish looks and feels like in real life, and you’ll be fully prepared if you choose to take the TEG B1 exam.

(And remember — taking the exam is optional. Many learners join simply to improve their confidence and fluency at B1, enjoying the journey without sitting the test.)

 

Lynne really enjoyed the speaking practice sessions!

"I really enjoyed the monthly ciorcal comhrå, and the focus on new topics each month. Knowing that I would be required to speak about the monthly topics at the ciorcal comhrå really motivated me to use the self-study material beforehand to prepare.  In this way the monthly ciorcal comhrå was really motivating. I found that my fellow learners were always so helpful and I really enjoyed the monthly chats. Although we followed a plan each month, the comhrå could also veer off topic which kept me on my toes, and made the sessions really lively. It was a lovely way to meet others learning Irish all over the world."

Lynne Feyk, Florida

Inside the B1 Course:

Lessons, Practice, and Support That Build Real Progress

Every part of this course is designed to move you closer to B1 level Irish — with clear lessons, guided practice, and ongoing support.

Extensive Video Library

Covering 15 useful everyday topics

Learn the vocabulary and grammar you actually need to have real conversations.

On the 1st of each month, 2 - 3 new topics  from the 15 topics on the B1 syllabus are released into your online account. (If you wish to proceed at a different pace that can also be catered for).

Audio Recordings

Listen and learn correct pronunciation

Hear Irish as it’s really spoken across the three main dialects. The new topics each month come with recorded conversations, bilingual text, and notes — so you improve your listening skills and pronunciation at the same time.

Ciorcal comhrĂĄ

Meet and practice with friends

 

After studying the topics of the month you then join a live ciorcal comhrĂĄ / conversation circle on the third Wednesday each month (8.30 pm Ireland).
Guided by me, these sessions help you put what you’ve learned into practice. Sessions are not recorded, so you can relax and focus on speaking.

Community

Connect with Irish learners worldwide

Meet other Irish learners in group sessions each month and continue the conversation informally between live calls. Learning together keeps you motivated.

Course Notes

Download and make notes

Each topic includes detailed notes you can print or save, plus a handbook with everything you need to know about the TEG exam (for those who choose to sit it).

Live Lessons

Premium Only

Join a live small-group class on the first Wednesday of each month at 8.30 pm (Ireland).

You’ll get guided practice and direct teaching from your instructor. (Recordings available for one month after each class.)

Monthly Assignments

Premium Only

Submit a written assignment each month and receive personalised feedback, so you know exactly where you’re improving and what to work on next.

Bonuses That Build Your Skills — Exam or No Exam

These bonuses are designed to give you extra practice and confidence. They’ll prepare you for the TEG exam if you choose to sit it — but they’re just as valuable for learners who want to progress without the exam.

Sample Exam Papers

Work through past papers with video walkthroughs that highlight common mistakes and show you how to avoid them.

Worksheets and Quizzes

Practise each topic with printable worksheets and test your progress with quick online quizzes.

Reading + Listening Bonus

Build your skills with extra reading and listening materials, on top of the core 15 topics.

Oral Exam Masterclass

Prepare for the oral part of the exam with two x 1 hour masterclass (January 10 & 11 2026). 

Learn on the go!

Use the free app to access your course directly from your phone, giving you more opportunities for practice and learning!

Watch a short video while waiting for the bus; listen to a conversation while out for a walk or connect with friends on your lunchbreak.

"This is a great course to further your understanding of Irish. There is great support from Patricia if you have any questions/doubts. Her encouragement to listen to Irish TV and Radio and read articles in the Irish Language was game-changing. I began to tune in to Radio na Gaeltachta/TG4 and persisted and now I tune in every day - not just to improve my language but because I understand most of what is said and enjoy it more than the media in English. I sat the B1 exam and was delighted to get a Pass le Gradam (Distinction)."

Bridget Devlin, Dublin

What's included in the course

Starts November 1st, 2025

Early Bird Pricing Available until the 13th of October

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B1 LOWER INTERMEDIATE

STANDARD

Early Bird: €267

Full Price after October 13th: €297

Everything you need to follow a clear 6-month path to A2 Irish

  • Explanatory and conversation videos for each of the 14 TEG A2 syllabus topics (vocabulary + grammar)
  • Downloadable course booklet, worksheets, and quizzes
  • Questions answered anytime in the online forum
  • Access via website or the free app
  • Course access for at least 1 year
  • Extra listening and reading resources
  • 6 live speaking practice sessions (first session November 19th)
  • 2 x masterclass (January 10th & 11th) devoted to the oral part of the exam.

Perfect if you want structure, flexibility, and support at your own pace.

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B1 LOWER INTERMEDIATE

PREMIUM

 €497

Full Price after October 13th: €597

Everything in Standard AND more 

Only 14 Places

  • Explanatory and conversation videos for each of the 14 TEG A2 syllabus topics (vocabulary + grammar)
  • Downloadable course booklet, worksheets, and quizzes
  • Questions answered anytime in the online forum
  • Access via website or the free app
  • Course access for at least 1 year
  • Extra listening and reading resources
  • 6 live speaking practice sessions (first session November 19th)
  • 2 x masterclass (January 10th & 11th) devoted to the oral part of the exam.

Plus closer support and accountability

  • 6 live small-group classes (first Wednesday each month, starting Nov 5)

  • 6 written assignments with personalised feedback

  • Teacher support in live classes as well as in the forum

  • Ongoing community connection through the app

Ideal if you want more interaction, guidance, and direct feedback on your progress.

Only 14 spots available for this small group program.

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Have a Look Inside the B1 Course

 Want to see how it all works?

Watch this short walkthrough video to explore the lessons and resources waiting for you inside.

 

Try It Risk-Free for 14 Days

This course is designed to be clear, structured, and practical — giving you everything you need to move confidently towards B1 Irish. You can request a full refund anytime up to 14 days of the start date on November 1st, if you feel the quality isn’t what you expected. You're fully covered with a money-back guarantee.

Simply send an email before November 14th and your payment will be refunded, no hassle.

(Just note: refunds can’t be given once materials have been downloaded)

Here's what it's meant to others...

Lynne Feyk

The CĂșrsa TEG B1 is an excellent way to improve one’s Irish whether you are planning to take the exam or not. It provides a structured approach to improving writing, speaking and reading. I think this is an excellent class for anyone wishing to improve their skills.

Irene Kistler

I took a different B1 course before this and got very little out of it. So much was skipped. This was AMAZING!

Toni O'Sullivan

I loved this course, the mix of self learning and live online classes was excellent. Patricia is a wonderful teacher, and so invested in those taking her course. I really enjoyed it.

Terri Lynk

I would highly recommend this course. The teaching and content are excellent. I looked forward to the live sessions and the monthly comhrĂĄ sessions. Though I chose not to take the exam, I used the extra exam preparation resources and really enjoyed them. I would love to follow up with a B2 course if it became available!

What Reaching B1 Level in Irish Really Means

By the end of the B1 course, you will


  •  Be able to confidently take part in longer conversations on a wide range of everyday and practical topics

  • Have a much better understanding of both spoken and written Irish beyond the “textbook” style, including more natural, authentic language

  • Be able to express your ideas and opinions with greater ease — not just simple facts

  • Have the fluency and resilience to keep progressing towards higher levels

  • Feel part of a community of learners who are also pushing beyond A2 into real intermediate Irish

And if you choose to sit the exam, you’ll also be prepared to obtain an internationally recognised qualification in Irish.

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I loved the pace of the course and also the content covered in each topic. Patricia has a natural gift for teaching. There were people of varying abilities in the class and her method of bringing each individual along at their own pace was excellent. Her ability to explain the pronunciation of the words in both Connacht, Munster and Ulster Irish makes learning much easier. The volume of material covered was perfect in terms of helping me broaden my vocabulary as well as understanding the amount of grammar necessary in order to be able to speak Irish. The fact that it is online means that i can go back to it again and again but also as someone who learns by writing things down, I can download and print some of the material and write notes for myself.

Sinéad Parslow, Co. Galway

The course was excellent. The content was highly relevant and very well explained. I would definitely recommend this course as really helpful for anyone undertaking the TEG B1 exam or anyone who wishes to improve their Irish..

Eileen Keogh, Galway

The thing that really impressed me is the way the TEG B1 is integrated into the All About Irish platform. Each module has the same structure and very quickly and easily becomes familiar to the student. The course also has very interactive and prompt feedback that answers any questions the student may have. Overall an excellent and well thought out course using tried and trusted methods. I loved it and would highly recommend All About Irish to anyone considering studying for TEG B1.

John Farrell, Co. Galway

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➔ Progress on to the next level

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Have A Look At The Course Outline:

TEG B1

  1. Course Information

    6 lessons
    1. Eolas faoin gcĂșrsa
    2. LeabhrĂĄn don chĂșrsa
    3. Aip
    4. An Rang Beo (Premium)
    5. An Ciorcal ComhrĂĄ
    6. An ScrĂșdĂș Cainte | Masterclasses

  2. CĂșlra agus ĂĄit chĂłnaithe

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog Oibre
    4. Ceistneoir

  3. An teaghlach

    5 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir
    5. FĂłgraĂ­ BĂĄis

  4. An teach

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir

  5. CĂșrsaĂ­ oibre

    5 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir / Quiz
    5. Molscéal: Mind Over Mountains

  6. Taisteal agus laethanta saoire

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre / Worksheet
    4. Ceistneoir / Quiz

  7. CĂșrsaĂ­ oideachais

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre / Worksheet
    4. Ceistneoir / Quiz

  8. Caitheamh Aimsire 1

    6 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir
    5. Ainmfhocail (fir) | Nouns (masc)
    6. Ainmfhocail (bain) | Nouns (fem.)

  9. Bia agus deoch

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir

  10. An saol laethĂșil

    5 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir
    5. An focal 'cuid'

  11. CĂșrsaĂ­ siopadĂłireachta

    5 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir
    5. Na hAidiachtaĂ­

  12. An duine

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir

  13. CoinnĂ­ agus socruithe

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir

  14. Ag foghlaim teangacha

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir

  15. Caitheamh aimsire 2

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr Focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre
    4. Ceistneoir

  16. An t-am amach romhainn

    4 lessons
    1. StĂłr focal
    2. ComhrĂĄ
    3. Bileog oibre / Worksheet
    4. Ceistneoir

  17. An ScrĂșdĂș Cainte

    11 lessons

    1. Cuid 1: An ComhrĂĄ GinearĂĄlta

      1. An ComhrĂĄ GinearĂĄlta

    2. Cuid 2: RĂłlghnĂ­omaĂ­ocht

      1. An RĂłlghnĂ­omaĂ­ocht
      2. ScrĂșdĂș Samplach 1
      3. ScrĂșdĂș Samplach 2
      4. ScrĂșdĂș Samplach 3

    3. Cuid 3: An tSraith PictiĂșr

      1. An tSraith PictiĂșr
      2. ScrĂșdĂș Samplach 1
      3. ScrĂșdĂș Samplach 2
      4. ScrĂșdĂș Samplach 3

    4. SeisiĂșn Beo 1 & 2

      1. SeisiĂșn Beo 1: An ComhrĂĄ GinearĂĄlta
      2. SeisiĂșn Beo 2: RĂłlghnĂ­omhaĂ­ocht & Sraith PictiĂșr

  18. An ScrĂșdĂș Cluastuisceana

    7 lesson
    1. Eolas ginearĂĄlta

    1. ScrĂșdĂș samplach 1 | Sample exam 1

      1. Bain triail as | Give it a go
      2. FreagraĂ­ | Answers

    2. ScrĂșdĂș samplach 2 | Sample exam 2

      1. Bain triail as | Give it a go
      2. FreagraĂ­ | Answers

    3. FĂłgraĂ­ an Lae

      1. FĂłgraĂ­ an Lae
      2. ClĂĄr iomlĂĄn | mp3

  19. An ScrĂșdĂș LĂ©amhthuisceana

    3 lessons
    1. Eolas ginearĂĄlta
    2. ScrĂșdĂș samplach 1 / Sample exam 1
    3. ScrĂșdĂș samplach 2 / Sample exam 2

  20. An ScrĂșdĂș ScrĂ­bhneoireachta

    3 lessons
    1. Eolas ginearĂĄlta
    2. ScrĂșdĂș samplach 1 / Sample exam 1
    3. ScrĂșdĂș samplach 2 / Sample exam 2

  21. Acmhainní breise: Éisteacht

    6 lessons
    1. An scannĂĄn Kneecap
    2. Nuacht an Iarthair
    3. Barrscéalta
    4. Seal le SeĂĄn
    5. An Saol Ăł Dheas
    6. An Domhan ThĂ­os

  22. AcmhainnĂ­ Breise: LĂ©amh

    2 lessons
    1. An Mac TĂ­re Deireanach | Caibidil 1
    2. An Mac TĂ­re Deireanach | Caibidil 2