Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (8 weeks)

Fun, informal 8-week Gaelic course for beginners. Learn everyday phrases, build confidence, and practise with others in a friendly setting.
About this Event

PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR ALL 8 CLASSES

Always wanted to learn Gaelic but not sure where to start? We’re running an 8-week block of introductory classes to give you a taster! These will be fun, informal sessions, with a focus on getting you started using some practical Gaelic. Suitable for complete beginners or those who already have a little Gaelic and want to use it with others in the community. Classes will be led by a fluent speaker, supported by enthusiastic learners from the Burgh Halls team.

Overview

The project will introduce Gaelic to new speakers from the local Maryhill area.

Over the course of 8 sessions, participants will learn practical language that can be used in everyday situations.

Learning a new language can sometimes feel intimidating so sessions will be more informal than a typical class structure, with a focus on building vocabulary around participant interests. Topics in later weeks will be tailored to the group.

Grammar concepts will be taught through practical examples rather than worksheets.

Outcomes

By the end of the 8-week block, participants will be able to introduce themselves and understand when others introduce themselves.

They will be able to order a drink and snack at the MHBT café.

They will be able to have a simple conversation around one or two subjects that interest them.

They will have taken part in a house ceilidh.

Participants will know simple sentence structures that can be repurposed and developed as more vocabulary is gained.

The dates for the first block are:

• Friday 4th September
• Friday 11th September
• Friday 18th September
• Friday 25th September
• Friday 2nd October
• Friday 9th October
• Friday 16th October
• Friday 23rd October

All sessions run from 1-3pm, and take place at The Whitehouse, 1641 Maryhill Road, G20 0JH.

We don’t want cost to be a barrier to participation, therefore we are offering a range of pricing.

Please choose the one that is most relevant to you. All donations go directly to Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust (Scottish registered charity number SC036089) and allow us to provide a greater range of community events, accessible to all.

Suggested donation:

• £8 (£1 per sessions) - unwaged/benefitss
• £24 (£3 per session) - concession (student/retired/low-waged/part-time worker, etc)
• £48 (£6 per session) - full price
• or anything more or in between!