Learning Gaelic

neil8r · Learning Gaelic

Ok so i've decided i want to try and learn Gaelic (sick of not being able to pronounce everything on a map of Scotland).

Big question is what would be the best product to use to learn. I don't have time to go to classes so really i'm looking for a book and cd combo or a DVD or even a P.C. related product if there is one out there to get me started. So does anyone have any recommendations.

SLG

Before I went to classes I used "Scottish Gaelic in 3 months". I think you can get tapes or a CD as well, but I didn't. I think it's a really good book, but it wasn't till I started going to classes that i got to grips with most of the pronounciation and could put it all in context.

The one I've heard the most good things about is "Teach Yourself Gaelic" which has tapes/CDs.

I've found this site really helpfull on the grammar... http://www.taic.btinternet.co.uk/

And there's loads of other stuff online, have a look at http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/gaidhlig.html

Finally, if you have a fair amount of time to spend online, there is the Fòram na Gàidhlig, mainly for learners at http://31.freebb.com/gaidhlig/gaidhlig.html which I would recomend.

jimtrot

i am learning Gaelic on the net and using cds and books but I would be grateful if anyone could point me in the direction of classes in ayrshire. By the way the bbc do excellent courses in both gaelic and irish

Abieuan

Hi jimtrot,
I used to go to evening classes at Ayr College - that was a while ago now, but i expect the're still on.
I belive there are classes in Kilmarnock too.

Your Council's website may have the info you want.

Rinty

There are classes in Onthank in Kilmarnock as well as various community centes across Ayrshire.

I would imagine South Ayrshire has the same thing Jim.

garye

jimtrot

carol

SLG Scottish Gaelic in 3 months Shocked

you young uns must pick it up so easy Rolling Eyes

I went to 3 beginners classes and fell by the wayside Mad

can take credit for reviving Gaelic classes in this area then our Gaelic tutor was seconded elsewhere Confused

(a support group has since progressed to intermediate level)

Carol

jimtrot

thanks to all for the info. - tapadh liebh

SLG

carol

I'll get back to it when I'm old and grey Rolling Eyes

Carol

wisnaeme

' Aye "SLG", Teach yourself gaelic, all three hundred and forty four pages of it is a worthwhile 'must have'.
Scottish gaelic in three months by Roilbeard O' Maollalaigh with Ian MacAonghuis is a bit stilted and fairly heavy going or is that just me.
I have both books but there is third book written in the manner of a foreign holiday phrase book but it is very useful indeed. Written by Morag MacNeill and entitled,"Everyday gaelic".

The "Speaking our language" series is excellent. I had the good fortune to immerse myself in the language through the kindness of Skye folk by staying with them and that is the best way to learn pronounciation and fluency. If time and finances permit, a beginners course at "the big barn" college in Sleat, Isle of Skye takes some beating and some good entertainment is thrown in as well. Aros in Portree is a good place to visit for they have a large stock of literature on the subject and the staff there are very knowledgeable. Smile

GunChleoc

Since freeBB went down and there's no way of posting the new link over there, I'm on a "bump the new link in Google"-rampage today.

Here's the new link to Fòram na Gàidhlig:

Fòram na Gàidhlig

I'll have a look a round this place and join in when I can Very Happy