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Stevie · Independentist Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Posts: 1179

CAN ANYONE HELP me find a gaelic distance learning course?

Sorry to be so selfish nut I'm getting a little frustrated.

My kids are 10, 8 and 15 months.

I would like them to learn gaelic but I live in France.

Is there any way to help.

I've tried various websites that send me to other websites that end up putting me back where I started.

Has anyone got something concrete? It doesn't have to be free, it just has to work.

Hope someone is looking, I've already posted here on a thread but no interest.

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Dave Coull · Independentista Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 2809

calum · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:23 pm Post subject:

Aidh, try Sabhal Mor in Skye. You could pop over and do a short course or two in summer too.

Telford College in Edinburgh used to do one too.

Go for it. Gaelic is at the heart of Scottish culture and identity. Once you have it, you can see it in loads of surprising places. I use it everyday now and it's good to see new young rock and punk bands who are using it and writing new material in it.

Na Gathan is one. They're playing at the Nos Ur Eurovision type contest in Inverness soon. Google it! Ok, off topic... gabh mo leisgeul!
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Stevie · Independentist Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Posts: 1179

It's so my kids in France can learn. I can't pop over to sky easily from here. That's why a distance learning course would be useful.
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calum · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject:

Ah, i see. Could still try the sabhal mor courses or get a package of stuff like 'Speaking our Language' which could be used for kids too.

All the best/ gu math a theid leat.
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GunChleoc · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:26 am Post subject:

Here's what I posted in the other thread... gotta dash

There's tons of stuff available on the net these days. I've made a list of the most important ones here: http://www.foramnagaidhlig.net/index.php?page=4

If you want a teacher, you can do phone-in courses

http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/en/cursaichean/inntrigidh/index.php

You can also try these guys: http://www.gaelicacademy.ca/
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kevin04 · Standing in a Council Ward Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 462

I did the first part of An Cursa Inntrigidh last year and found it very helpful, fun, and interesting. I plan on continuing on to E2 and E3 in September time.
It's distance learning, and you are given notes/exercise to work away on in the week, before meeting up with your class, once a week for a weekly session .
You can do the course from abroad, and with things like Skype - it'll probably only cost you a euro for your phone call session with the tutor.

Stevie · Independentist Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Posts: 1179

Okay Kev, I'll look into it.

But would it be any good for my kids?
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calum · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure. Sabhal Mor is tertiary education. Best way to pass it on is just to speak to your kids, if possible. Maybe the Gaelic Books' Council in Glasgow has games or other resources for kids?

All the best.

Suas leis a' Ghàidhlig.
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kevin04 · Standing in a Council Ward Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 462

Hi Bravehand,

I'm not so sure if An Cursa Inntrigidh is ideal for Youngsters but what Calum is suggesting is a good idea.
Maybe you could enroll, and it takes you through the basics and a decent pace to talk with the Kids in Gaidhlig?

They also do some short courses through the Summer which might be more ideal for Kids, although, I'm not totally sure.

All the best with that.

kevin04 · Standing in a Council Ward Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 462

Hi Bravehand,

How are you getting on with your Gaelic, and material for your wee ones?

There are some decent links for Basic Gaelic on youtube, and currently on BBC Alba - There is an old Gaelic learning program running, also on iplayer and is available on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_...arch_query=speaking+our+languages

It is a bit dated and dodgy, but it gets the job done in introducing Beginners to some useful Gaelic.

I have been using ''teach yourself : gaelic'' by Boyd Robertson.
It is quite good as well. It was around £12 or so, for 2 CDs and a Book.

I am planning to continue on Cursa Inntrigidh, I've finished the First Earrann. I'd recommend it as the best way to learn Gaelic. You get experience from talking with Classmaters, Tutor once a week and you can ask questions regarding Grammar etc any time. My teacher last time was excellent, and would respond almost the day after.
They run a few summer/short courses as well, that you could possibly look into to.

Good luck with the Gaelic

Stevie · Independentist Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Posts: 1179

Thanks Kevin, I'll have a look at the CD, the YouTube video sound quality is a bit iffy but it's encouraging.

I live in France, and I'm not a gaelic speaker but would like to learn and like my kids to learn.

I'll see if I can't track down a DVD distance learning course.

I'll look into An Cursa Inntrigidh. Seems plausible. The YouTube video is encouraging thouigh, I'd kinda given up due to the complexity of searching on the internet but feel it's worth it now.

I'll get looking but I think it'll be September before I can really start.

Thanks again.
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kevin04 · Standing in a Council Ward Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 462

No problems at all Bravehand.

All the best with that.

I too am learning Gaelic at present, at a very basic stage, but really enjoying it.

Mar sin leibh an-drasda