Learning guides
Browse sourced, editorially reviewed learning guides from blas.
Irish Word Order: Verb First, Explained with Examples
Irish word order puts the verb first. Learn VSO sentences, tá vs is, adjectives after nouns, and question and negative particles, with sourced examples.
October 20, 2026
Scottish Gaelic Grammar for Beginners: Where to Start
Scottish Gaelic grammar basics in plain English: verb-first order, tha vs is, lenition, the article and prepositional pronouns, with sourced examples.
October 20, 2026
16 Best Welsh Podcasts, YouTube Channels & TV Shows in 2026
Looking for authentic Welsh listening immersion? Here are the 16 best podcasts, YouTube channels, and S4C shows for Welsh learners, ranked from beginner (A1) to fluent (C1).
October 18, 2026
15 Best Scottish Gaelic Podcasts, YouTube Channels & Shows in 2026
Looking for authentic Scottish Gaelic listening practice? Discover the 15 best podcasts, YouTube channels, and BBC Alba shows for Gàidhlig learners from A1 to C1.
October 18, 2026
Best Apps and Courses to Learn Breton in 2026
Looking for the best way to learn Breton (Brezhoneg)? Here is the complete breakdown of available courses, apps, and alternatives since Duolingo has no Breton course.
October 17, 2026
15 Best Irish Language Podcasts and YouTube Channels in 2026
Looking for real Irish listening immersion? Here are the 15 best podcasts, YouTube channels, and shows for Irish learners, ranked by CEFR difficulty from A1 to C1.
October 17, 2026
Is Irish Hard to Learn? Real Timelines for English Speakers
Is Irish hard to learn for English speakers? What's actually difficult (mutations, VSO word order), what's surprisingly regular, and realistic study timelines.
October 17, 2026
Building a Writing Assistant for the Celtic Languages
How the blas. browser extension reads what you are typing, why Irish and Welsh need their own rules, what runs on your device, and where the checker is still wrong.
October 1, 2026
Best Duolingo Welsh Alternatives (2026) — What to Use Now
Duolingo paused Welsh updates in late 2023. The course remains available. Here are alternatives that are still maintained, including SSiW, blas., Dysgu Cymraeg, Glossika, and Clozemaster.
April 1, 2026
Welsh Verb Conjugation: Spoken Patterns and Core Tables
Practical tables for spoken Welsh: periphrastic present, imperfect past, future, and conditional, plus the preterite, gwneud construction, commands, and common irregular verbs.
March 8, 2026
Learning Welsh from Abroad — A Guide for the Diaspora
You don't need to live in Wales to learn Welsh. Tools, communities, and a practical plan for diaspora learners in England, Patagonia, and worldwide.
March 8, 2026
Irish Pronunciation: The System Behind the Spelling
Irish spelling isn't random. Broad vs slender consonants, the caol le caol rule, lenited sounds, and vowel pronunciation. Once you see the system, it clicks.
March 6, 2026
Welsh Pronunciation Guide: Every Letter, Sound, and Stress Rule
Welsh spelling is almost perfectly phonetic. Learn the 28-letter alphabet, ll and dd sounds, digraphs, and the penultimate stress rule.
March 6, 2026
Irish Verb Conjugation: All Tenses and Tables
Complete Irish conjugation tables for every tense: present, past, future, conditional, and habitual past. All 11 irregular verbs, with verbal nouns.
March 6, 2026
The Welsh Verb Bod (To Be): Core Spoken Forms and Tables
Learn the core spoken forms of bod in the present, imperfect past, future, and conditional, with practical tables for statements, questions, and negatives.
March 6, 2026
Learning Irish from Abroad — A Guide for the Diaspora
You don't need to live in Ireland to learn Irish. Tools, communities, and a practical plan for Irish Americans, Australians, Canadians, and diaspora learners.
March 6, 2026
How Long to Learn Irish? Real A1–B2 Timelines
The FSI says 1,100 hours, but how long to conversational fluency? Realistic A1 to B2 timelines for adult learners, study hours, and how to learn faster.
February 26, 2026
Is Welsh Hard to Learn? Real Rules & Timelines
Welsh looks intimidating but is more regular than English. What's actually hard, what's phonetic, realistic timelines, and practical tips for adult learners.
February 26, 2026
How to Learn Irish as an Adult: A Step-by-Step Roadmap
Where to start, what to learn first, the best tools, and realistic timelines. A practical roadmap for adult learners, from zero to confident speaker.
February 26, 2026
How to Learn Welsh as an Adult: A Step-by-Step Roadmap
Where to start, what to learn first, the best tools, and realistic timelines. A practical roadmap for adult learners, from zero to confident speaker.
February 26, 2026
Best Apps to Learn Welsh in 2026
A comparison of Welsh learning options: SSiW, blas., Dysgu Cymraeg, Glossika, and Duolingo's Welsh course, whose updates paused in late 2023. The course remains available.
February 25, 2026
Welsh Grammar for Beginners: Bod, Mutations, and Word Order First
A practical roadmap for Welsh grammar. Bod (to be), soft mutation, word order, gender, and plurals in the order that actually matters.
February 25, 2026
Irish Grammar Rules: Cheat Sheet, Tables & Guide
Practical Irish grammar cheat sheet: VSO word order, séimhiú & urú mutation rules, tá vs is copula, and prepositional pronoun charts with practice drills.
February 20, 2026
Best Apps to Learn Irish in 2026
A source-linked comparison of major Irish learning apps: Duolingo, Pimsleur, Drops, Anki, blas., and more, with pros, cons, access, and grammar coverage.
February 19, 2026
Learning Irish on Duolingo? Here's What It Doesn't Teach You.
Duolingo won't teach you grammar rules, mutation patterns, or how to read Irish. Here's where most learners plateau and what to use next.
February 18, 2026
Duolingo paused Welsh. Here are the alternatives (2026)
Duolingo paused updates to its Welsh course in late 2023. The course remains available and is not being updated. Here is what still works in 2026.
February 15, 2026
Irish Mutations Chart: Séimhiú & Urú Rules
Complete Irish mutation chart: when to use séimhiú (lenition) vs urú (eclipsis), which numbers and words trigger each change, with audio examples.
February 13, 2026
Welsh Mutations Chart: Soft, Nasal & Aspirate
Complete Welsh mutation chart (treigladau): soft, nasal, and aspirate triggers, full sound change tables, and spoken examples with interactive drills.
February 13, 2026