Recommendations for learning Scots Gaelic

**Tobus** · 19th September 10, 08:55 AM

I don't remember how it came up, but my wife and I were talking over lunch yesterday about Gaelic. She expressed a willingness to learn it with me. So I am on the hunt for books, software, audio, websites, or any other sources that would be a 'complete' tool for learning Scots Gaelic, intended for someone who knows nothing of it.

As I recall in past searches, it was easy to find Irish Gaelic products. But I'm looking specifically for something on Scots Gaelic.

What would you recommend?

**Oldhiker** · 19th September 10, 09:02 AM

For myself I found the books and CD's tough to learn...until I found a group in Seattle called Slighe nan Gaidheal http://www.slighe.com/. I took their language classes and my comprehension picked up tremdously. The personal interaction of immediate correction of prounciation and instant feedback for my stupid questions really help a lot.

Look in your area for similar groups or private lessons.

**Lallans** · 27th September 10, 01:30 PM

Maybe it's just me, in fact I'm sure that's at least partly the case, but here in North America if you're going in an Irish group as a Scottish participant, you will want to be sure to stress your Highland roots to the exclusion of any other British connection....

**Downix** · 27th September 10, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Oldhiker

For myself I found the books and CD's tough to learn...until I found a group in Seattle called Slighe nan Gaidheal http://www.slighe.com/. I took their language classes and my comprehension picked up tremdously. The personal interaction of immediate correction of prounciation and instant feedback for my stupid questions really help a lot.

Look in your area for similar groups or private lessons.

**new favorite bookmark, as the whole family wishes to learn**

**vmac3205** · 27th September 10, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Oldhiker

For myself I found the books and CD's tough to learn...until I found a group in Seattle called Slighe nan Gaidheal http://www.slighe.com/. I took their language classes and my comprehension picked up tremdously. The personal interaction of immediate correction of prounciation and instant feedback for my stupid questions really help a lot.

Look in your area for similar groups or private lessons.

Captmac attended Slighe nan Gaidheal last Saturday.

Check with the community colleges. Many offier classes.

**ExDragoon** · 27th September 10, 05:50 PM

I just started lessons last week at the local community school. This is a basic intro to conversational Gaelic. The instructor, who is fluent, suggested the following......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/alba/foghlam/beag_air_bheag/

The lessons are well laid out. The most important thing, she points out, is to practice out loud.....a lot. It may drive everyone else in the house crazy but it works in the long run.
Karl

**Oldhiker** · 3rd October 10, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

Captmac attended Slighe nan Gaidheal last Saturday.

I didn't get a chance to talk to many in the first year class. I will do so for sure next time

**madmacs** · 25th January 11, 10:20 PM

"Speaking our language"

This should give you a taste

video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8214924700183448135

**Celticlergy** · 2nd March 11, 10:14 AM

Not sure how many of you may know about this. I just heard about it a few months ago. It is a great resource for learning all languages, but Scot's Gaelic is on the list. It is a free software that works like flash cards, so it is most useful to expand vocabulary and conversation, but not for grammar. Check it out though. I have enjoyed it a lot.

www.byki.com