Discover Scottish Gaelic

What is the course about?

This extended taster session aims to give you an insight into Scottish Gaelic. You'll learn about the status of Gaelic in modern-day Scotland and beyond as well as gain a linguistic introduction to the grammar and sounds of the language. You'll then be introduced to simple beginner level content and practise interacting in Scottish Gaelic in small groups.

What will we cover?

Greetings, personal information, order food and drinks, cultural matters.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

Greet people

Say your name and ask others for their name

Order food and drink

Gain an insight into the Scottish Gaelic language and culture.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is a taster for complete beginners. No previous knowledge of Scottish Gaelic is necessary. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide, or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/Languages/74. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Based on the tutor's own materials.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Scottish Gaelic beginners: module 1.

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