Experience shows that children thrive in Gaelic Medium Education (GME) when they have parents who make Gaelic an everyday part of life at home
Parents who can speak Gaelic to their children are invaluable. If you don’t have Gaelic yet there are many different ways to learn, as well as lots of activities you can do to support your child’s education
Taic cànain
Language support
Phonics
This video guide will teach you the sounds unique to Gaelic, including ‘chd’, ‘cn’, ‘dh’ and ‘mh’
Pronunciation
This online dictionary has soundfiles. Enter any word in English or Gaelic to learn how to say it. Save it as a shortcut on your homescreen for quick translations on the go
Gaelic Classes in Edinburgh
- Cròileagan Dhùn Èideann
Free classes for parents and carers of preschool children - Edinburgh Council Adult Education
6 weeks of classes for all levels
Gaelic Conversation Groups in Edinburgh
- Cabadaich agus Deoch
Wednesday evenings in Meadowbank, monthly - Cànan is Cèic
Saturday afternoon conversation café on Forrest Road, weekly -
Cearcall Còmhraidh
Tuesday evenings on North St Andrew’s St, weekly
Online Gaelic Classes
- An Cùrsa Inntrigidh
An 18 month foundation course to take you from Beginner to Intermediate. Both daytime and evening classes are available - Free classes for GME parents
A free beginners course from September to March with Comann nam Pàrant Nàiseanta - Aberdeen University Evening Classes
10 weeks of classes for all levels with a discount for GME parents - Ceòlas Uist Online Classes
Gaelic as it is spoken in the islands. 8 or 12 weeks of classes at various levels, including a conversation class
Books
- Speak Gaelic by R Alcorn & M Mac a’ Bhàillidh
- Teach Yourself Gaelic by Boyd Robertson
- Complete Gaelic by Boyd Robertson
Podcasts
YouTube Tutorials
Sgeulachdan ’s Òrain
Stories & Songs
If you don’t speak Gaelic you can still support your child’s learning by watching videos together, listening to Gaelic radio, or watching Gaelic TV on BBC iPlayer
Clas 1 – Clas 3
Vocabulary
Literacy
Numeracy
Clas 4 – Clas 7
Coming soon…
Taic le obair-dachaigh
Homework help
- Live chat every Monday to Thursday, 5.30pm – 7.30pm, on Facebook www.facebook.com/gaelic4parents
- Audiobooks, flashcards, printables, activities, songs and more on the Gaelic4Parents website
