Check out www.IrishGaelicTranslator.com for a community forum of volunteers interested in talking up the Irish ... or, to quote the Web host, "to foster love of the Irish language" and "spark an interest ... in learning [it]." The site is free (registration required) and offers resources for learning Irish (including translation) and tips for learners.

The Web site at www.MyLanguageExchange.com hosts online language exchange practices for native speakers of 115 different languages interested in learning another tongue. Lessons and pen-pal type exchanges are available; the site offers 3 levels of participation, with costs ranging from free to $24/year.