Scottish Gaelic beginners: module 1
Learn to speak Scottish Gaelic in this communicative course. Suitable for complete beginners.
The course also provides an introduction to Scottish Gaelic culture, poetry and songs. Based initial units of the coursebook 'Progressive Gaelic 1' (see information below).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: LE111
- Dates: 26/09/24 - 05/12/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Thu, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Morag Traynor
Course Code: LE111
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
An introduction to the language and culture. The course aims to help you to establish and practise basic communication patterns and structures.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Greetings, courtesies; giving and receiving personal details; weather; likes and dislikes.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- introduce and talk about yourself
- ask other people about themselves
- talk about what you like / don't like about London, food, music etc.
- have encountered some Gaelic poetry and song.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Stage 1 course - Complete beginners - no previous knowledge or experience of Scottish Gaelic required.
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/self-assess-your-level
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.
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 and hand-outs.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The coursebook Progressive Gaelic 1 by Moray Watson (ISBN 9781478233251) will be used in class.
This coursebook is supported by online materials at www.progressivegaelic.com.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
LE121 Gaelic beginners module 2. Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
