Learn Gaelic in South Lanarkshire

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Learning Gaelic in South Lanarkshire

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South Lanarkshire Council has confirmed that they have taken steps to produce a draft of their Gaelic Language Plan and that different departments within the council have been asked for their input to the Plan. Watch video clip for further details.

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Edition: Thursday 22nd April 2010

SUPPORTERS OF LEARNING GAELIC

South Lanarkshire Council provides Gaelic Medium Education from Nursery to Primary School level at Mount Cameron Primary School in East Kilbride.

The basic aims of Gaelic Medium Education are to develop pupils' Gaelic language skills and to support pupils' personal development through Gaelic literature and culture. The children begin in Primary 1, usually 'feeding in' from the Gaelic Nursery in the school. During the first two years at school, the curriculum is delivered entirely in Gaelic. During Primary 3, the children begin a bilingual programme, with the introduction of English reading and writing. Finally, at Primary 6 and 7 stages the children also learn French.

Click here for a copy of the Gaelic Medium Education Policy.

A School Pupil talks about the school in Gaelic

Where to learn Gaelic in South Lanarkshire?

The council has little provision to teach adults in South Lanarkshire. Apparently East Kilbride Library has Gaelic lessons sometimes though the Council Website does not advertise them.

Despite the Council's belief that the local colleges and universities offer Gaelic lessons, there is currently no provision for Gaelic in South Lanarkshire at Further Education or Higher Education levels.

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Why learn Gaelic in South Lanarkshire?

Learning Gaelic is Challenging and Fun!

As with learning any other language, Gaelic lessons are great for stepping outside your daily routine and doing something new and challenging. You will be introduced to a whole new world of culture, music and history right on your doorstep whilst making many new friends also interested in mastering the language.

Learn Gaelic to be ahead of the game!

As a result of the Gaelic Language Act, South Lanarkshire Council will soon be issued a Notice requesting a copy of their Gaelic Language Plan and within the next couple of years, South Lanarkshire Council will have to implement their Gaelic Language Plan. If you're already learning the language then you will be in a good position to influence how the Gaelic language develops in your area. Also, when the next census is being carried out you will be able to say you have Gaelic as a language too.

Learn Gaelic to bring the National MOD to South Lanarkshire

The MOD would benefit South Lanarkshire's local economy, boosting tourism, leisure and hospitality in the area. A provincial Mod exists in East Kilbride already offering a great opportunity for neighbouring communities of Gaelic learners to work together in achieving to bring the National Mod to South Lanarkshire.

How to learn Gaelic in South Lanarkshire?

There are currently no methods of learning Gaelic in South Lanarkshire unless you are a child! However, there are many willing parties ready to step in to create Gaelic learning opportunities. If you would like to indicate your interest, complete the details below.

Usual methods to learn Gaelic include:

Ulpan
TIP (Total Immersion Plus)
Course of Gaelic Lessons (Level 1, 2, etc)
Gaelic Conversation Classes
Private Tuition
Joining a Gaelic Choir

If you are an adult and you feel the council could be more pro-active in providing opportunities to learn Gaelic you can make a complaint to South Lanarkshire Council by following the link.

If you have any comments about the contents of this page, please get in touch.

Updated 18/04/10

Learn To Teach Yourself Gaelic

There are plenty of books available to learn Gaelic at home.

Glasgow's Gaelic Meetup uses Amazon.com to supply and deliver books to learn Gaelic as a small commission is earned from most sales which helps contribute to the running costs of the Meetup.

Click on any book on the right to be taken to the Gaelic bookshop.

The Gaelic Books Council also sells a large range of Gaelic Books for all levels.