Gaelic

Speak Gaelic

SpeakGaelic is a new, wide-ranging, multi-faceted learning opportunity and UHI Outer Hebrides will be delivering Level A1 (beginner level) and A2 (intermediate level) covering all 13 topics. Find out more about Speak Gaelic - Home • SpeakGaelic 

• Full time or Part time: Part time, 1.5 hour classes for 13 weeks. 
• Start Date: Next course TBC - please contact us for further details. 
• Class times: Tue & Thurs, 5-6.30pm
• Study Method: Face to face at our Stornoway Campus 
  
• Cost: £130
• Find out more: Gaelic - SpeakGaelic (uhi.ac.uk) 
• email leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information

Speak Gaelic A2  Barra - Seeking Expressions of Interest in the Speak Gaelic A2 course for learners in Barra, led by Mary-Anne Ferguson. For those who have completed A1 Speak Gaelic or Beginner Gaelic A1 for Learners can join this course. The course is also suitable for latent speakers and those wishing to improve their Gaelic literacy skills.

• Full time or Part time: Part time, for 12 weeks. 
• Start Date: 17 April 2023 to 29 June 2023 
• Cost: £55 - Fee Waivers for GME Families, CnES and NHS Staff 
• Find out more: Gaelic - SpeakGaelic (uhi.ac.uk) 
• email leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information

Speak Gaelic Community Classes

Speak Gaelic Uig - Speak Gaelic A1 Part 1 Topics 1 to 7 at Uig Community Centre

• Date: Weekly from March 1^st to mid June 2023
• Price: £64 - Fee Waivers for GME Families, CnES and NHS Staff (please the lower price is due to this being a shorter course of selected units)
• Find out more: Gaelic - SpeakGaelic (uhi.ac.uk) 
• email leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information

 

Speak Gaelic Uist- Speak Gaelic A2 Community Classes will be beginning soon at our Benbecula Campus.

• Date: Twice weekly for 13 weeks from 28 March 2023 to 05 June 2023
• Price: £130 - Fee Waivers for GME Families, CnES and NHS Staff (please the lower price is due to this being a shorter course of selected units)
• Find out more: Gaelic - SpeakGaelic (uhi.ac.uk) 
• email leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information

Gaelic for Work Purposes

These courses are suitable for beginners and post-beginners. Students will be given the opportunity to develop basic skills needed to communicate in everyday, vocational and professional contexts. Course materials are available online and students can also attend a weekly online tutorial.

This course can also be delivered for businesess looking to provide training for staff. It can be delivered as a tutor-led taught course, or students may work independently through the course at their own pace.

• Contact: leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information
• Start Dates: Next course TBC - please contact us for further details 
• Full time or Part time: Part time for 12 weeks 
• Cost: £65
• Study Method: Online
• Level 3 - Gaelic for Work Purposes level 3 (uhi.ac.uk) 
• Level 4 - SCQF Level 4 Gaelic for Work Purposes level 4 (uhi.ac.uk)

Sgilean Cànain/Gaelic for Fluent Speakers

Grammar is unavoidable –  we use it every time we speak or write, even in the simplest of sentences. If the thought of writing an email, or a report in Gaelic fills you with uncertainty – then fear not, this course will help you understand the rules of Gaelic spelling and syntax. This course is aimed at fluent speakers, or an advanced learners who wish to improve their Gaelic literacy skills.

Tha an cùrsa ochd seachdainean seo ag amas air fileantaich no luchd-ionnsachaidh adhartach a tha airson na sgilean sgrìobhaidh aca a leasachadh.  Bheir na stuthan-teagaisg mìneachadh air puingean gràmair, agus gheibh sibh cothrom feuchainn air caochladh eacarsaich gràmair.  Tha na stuthan-teagaisg uile air-loidhne agus bidh clas uair a thìde ann gach seachdain cuideachd.  Gheibh an cùrsa seo a dhèanamh aghaidh-ri-aghaidh no air-loidhne. 

• Start Date: 19th April 
• Class times: Wednesday 12:15-13:15 for 10 weeks
• Full time or Part time: Part time
• Study Method: online
• Cost: £65
• Apply now - Sgilean Cànain/Gaelic for Fluent Speakers (uhi.ac.uk)
• Contact: leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information

Gaelic Conversation – Intermediate

This course offers the opportunity to converse in Gaelic about everyday matters with an experienced tutor. It is especially
suitable for intermediate level learners.

• Full time or Part time: Part time for 10 weeks 
• Start Date: 17th April 2023
• Class times: Mon 11.15am - 12.15 and Wed 11.15am - 12.15
• Study Method: Online
• Apply now: SQA Level 4 Gaelic Conversation (Intermediate) SCQF 4 (uhi.ac.uk)
• Contact: leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information 

Ulpan Gaelic Language Classes

Ulpan is a highly interactive method of language learning in which learners are introduced to language structures via language drills backed-up by consolidatory games and exercises. Ulpan is delivered in a block of 24 lessons with two 1.5hr lessons each week. This course is SQA accredited.

• Full time or Part time: Part time 
• Study Method: Face to face and Online
• Start Date: Next course TBC - please contact us for further details 
• Class times: Mon 9.30am - 11am & Wed 9.30am - 11am or Mon 5pm - 6.30pm & Wed 5pm - 6.30pm
• Apply now: Ulpan (uhi.ac.uk)
• Contact: leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information