Comhairle nam Pàrant Taobh na Pàirce promote the use of Gàidhlig language and culture within the school community, among parents and children.

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

Quick Links:

Language Support
Homework Help
Adult Classes
DIY Learning
Immersion tactics
Educational activities

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

Faclan Cumanta
The 100 most common Gàidhlig words.
Link: list of Faclan Cumanta

Gaelic 4 Parents
Helping parents and carers participate in their child’s learning.
Link: www.gaelic4parents.com

Gàidhlig nan Òg
Designed to teach words and phrases to children aged 0-5. Themes include the face and body, numbers, colours, daily routines, etc.
Link: Gàidhlig nan Òg website

Go Gaelic!
This site has audio files and classroom resources that parents may find helpful

Tosgairean
A team of Taobh na Pàirce Gaelic Ambassadors committed to supporting others in their Gaelic learning.
Email: tosgairean@gmail.com

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

Adult Classes

Gaelic Classes in Edinburgh

Annabel Harrison
Beginners class on Friday mornings near the school after drop-off.
Email: annabel.harrison@gmail.com
Cròileagan Dhùn Èideann
Free beginners classes for parents and carers of preschool children
Email: edinburghcroileagan@gmail.com
Edinburgh Council
6 weeks of classes for all levels
Link: Edinburgh Council Adult Education
Edinburgh Uni Short Courses
https://col.ed.ac.uk/lifelong-learning/subject-areas/languages/scottish-gaelic

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

Agnes Mitchell
Beginners classes for GME parents.
Email: gaelicathome@gmail.com
An Cùrsa Inntrigidh
An 18 month foundation course from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s Gaelic College. 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
Online conversation group
Low pressure weekly Gaelic conversation group with other parents from Taobh na Pàirce.
Email: tosgairean@gmail.com

DIY Learning

SpeakGaelic.scot

Free self-study lessons, from beginner to advanced.
Link: https://speakgaelic.scot/all-online-courses

Books

Speak Gaelic by R Alcorn & M Mac a’ Bhàillidh
Teach Yourself Gaelic by Boyd Robertson
Complete Gaelic by Boyd Robertson

Podcasts

YouTube Tutorials

Immersion Tactics

Watch Gaelic TV with subtitles
BBC Alba, Cbeebies Alba, Film G

Listen to Gaelic bands and musicians
Mànran, Julie Fowlis, Kathleen MacInnes, Niteworks, Sian, Capercaillie, Runrig…

Follow Gaelic accounts on social media
Capital Gaelic, Croileagan Dhùn Èideann, Bothan Dhùn Èideann, Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann, Mòd Ionadail Dhùn Èideann, Seachdain na Gàidhlig, BBC Naidheachdan

Listen to Gaelic radio & audio
BBC Radio nan Gàidheal, Tobair an Dualchais, Guthan nan Eilean