Opportunities to learn Gàidhlig

There are a variety of pathways available to begin learning Gàidhlig. It is important to have some knowledge of Gaelic language when sending your child to a Gaelic Medium Education setting so that as a parent/carer you can  offer your child support and be  included in their journey towards fluency in two languages.

The following list of pathways available are:

North Ayrshire communities

The North Ayrshire communities’ team have employed a Gàidhlig tutor who provides weekly classes to parents whose children are attending Bun-sgoil Pàirc Whitehirst.  Many parents comment that they are finding the classes very useful towards being able to help their child use Gaelic at home.

Contact details for  the North Ayrshire community:

Anne-Marie Hunter: Ann-MarieHunter@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Linda Lee: llee@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

E-sgoil

Learn online with e-sgoil. E-sgoil offer national 5 and higher courses to adult learners. Follow the link below to read more information. https://www.e-sgoil.com/gaidhlig/#evcourses

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is the national centre for Gaelic Language and Culture and is based on the Isle of Skye.  There are residential and short online courses available to learn Gaelic. https://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/?lang=en

Speak Gaelic

Create a login and learn Gàidhlig online. https://speakgaelic.scot/all-online-courses/

Duo Lingo app

The duo lingo app has an option to learn Gaelic.