Learning to speak Irish is a big help if you have relatives that converse in that language. The best way to learn is to have family or friends teach you the language. Once you know some words they can speak to you only in Irish so that you are forced to figure out what they are saying and respond back. If family or friends are not an option for you, then you will need to purchase a program that can teach you the language. Some programs are better than others as they teach you to read, write, speak and understand the language. You can find more information here: http://www.rosettastone.com/personal