Address:
Comann an Luchd-Ionnsachaidh
62 Pri\omhshra\id
Inbhir Gho\rdain
Siorrachd Rois
IV18 0DH
Alba
UK
Comann an Luchd-Ionnsachaidh
62 High Street
Invergordon
Ross-shire
IV18 0DH
Scotland
Phone and Fax: +44-1349-854848 (01349-854848)
http://www.gaelic.net/cli/
mailto:cli@sol.co.uk
On CLI's website is a database of Gaelic classes worldwide.
CLI also has a page at
http://www.gaelic.org/clubs/g_cli.html
and also at
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/buidhnean/cli/
Bilingual extracts from CLI's magazine "Cothrom" are on-line at
http://www.scottishradiance.com/galcol.htm - CLI column
For beginners of Scots Gaelic there is a list for Gaelic and English,
although English should only be used where you are unable to phrase
your message in Gaelic. It is Gaidhlig-B - to join, send a mail to
mailto:listserv@listserv.hea.ie containing the line
sub gaidhlig-b yourgivenname yoursurname
There is an archive at http://listserv.hea.ie/lists/gaidhlig-b.html
There is also a list Gaidhlig-A which is for fluent speakers and fluent
learners and is Gaelic only (no English). To join, send a mail to
mailto:listserv@listserv.hea.ie containing the line
sub gaidhlig-a yourgivenname yoursurname
There are also similar -A and -B lists for Irish
For Manx, there is a list GAELG at mailto:listserv@listserv.hea.ie
Scots Gaelic complete beginners:
A new mailing list -- Gaidhlig4U -- exists for entry-level beginners
of Scottish Gaelic, as well as for those who are in the early stages
of learning the language. Such topics as conversation and grammar,
learning materials and other resources, and Gaelic culture will be
emphasised. Particular attention will be given to encouraging new learners
to practice and post their Gaidhlig, no matter how elementary it may be at
present. Those with more advanced Gaidhlig are wholeheartedly invited to
participate, but please remember that communication will be centred on the
needs of beginning learners. Postings may be in Gaidhlig with
accompanying English translations, or in English only.
If you have any further questions regarding gaidhlig4u, please contact Gobnait NicFhilib (Deborah White) mailto:gaidheal@distantoaks.com or Daibhidh Ealaghoil (David Wright) mailto:daibhidh@ealaghol.co.uk
To subscribe, please do the following:
Send a message to mailto:majordomo@lists.sonic.net
Write the following in the body of your message: subscribe gaidhlig4u
For IRC, try #gaidhlig4u on Efnet. There is generally someone
there between 8pm-10pm EST, Monday through Thursday.
There is also a chatroom at
http://www.nettaxi.com/citizens/galichat/
Teach Yourself Gaelic (book,tape) author: Boyd Robertson. 16.99 pounds for
both. ISBN 0-340-55925-X. Book alone is 7.99 (ISBN 0-340-55923-3). Includes
useful small dictionary at the back
Both of the above are recommended (particularly the Hugo book) and suitable
for complete beginners and progress to upper intermediate conversational
level. Both books really need the learner to be exposed to additional audio
materials and/or conversation as the amount of spoken materials on the tape
is a bit limiting.
Speaking Our Language (workbooks, tapes, videos), published by Canan
(mailto:canan@smo.uhi.ac.uk). Highly recommended for complete beginners
through to upper intermediate levels. The entire course covers 4 series,
each containing 18 programmes with each programme approx 25 mins.
Tel: +44-1471-844345 Fax: +44-1471-844322
Canan PO Box 345, An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, IV44 8XA, Scotland
Everyday Gaelic (book) author: Morag MacNeill (intermediate level)
Gaelic courses from beginners to advanced available in Sutherland info at:
http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~maclean/AnCeathramh.html
Tel: 01408- 641 474 mailto:anceathramh@mail.enterprise.net
Cothrom na Feinne run Gaelic courses
Contact: Cothrom na Feinne, Balmacara Mains, Balmacara, by Kyle
IV40 8DN. Tel: 01599 566 240
Jewel and Esk Valley College (Edinburgh) offer a National Certificate
in Gaelic studies for learners wanting to achieve fluency through a 9
month immersion course (16 hours a week). E-mail: info@jevc.ac.uk
http://www.jevc.ac.uk/
Tel: 0131 654 5294/5204
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/ionnsachadh/bac/
http://www.scottishradiance.com/galsec.htm - Spoken lessons with real audio
http://members.aol.com/libphil/ - covers many languages including Gaelic
http://www.fortunecity.com/westwood/whistle/298/gaidhlig/
Gaelic lessons online
Basic Gaelic for parents, with sound samples
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/ionnsachadh/bgfp/
Information particular to the United States
An Comunn Gaidhealach America
http://www.gaidheal.com/acga/
Information on The Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts in
St Anns, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia - Gaelic and other Scottish classes are
offered here
http://www.taisbean.com/gaeliccollege/
mailto:gaelcoll@atcon.com