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This course is designed for anyone who
wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding,
speaking and writing Scottish Gaelic with confidence.
Teach Yourself Gaelic consists of 23 thematic
units progressing from introducing yourself and talking
about everyday topics to reporting events and making
suggestions. The emphasis is on communication throughout
with important language structures introduced through
dialogues on the accompanying recording.
The cassette to accompany the course
is available separately or in a pack with the book.
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Iain Taylor, co-author, taught
Gaelic in the Western Isles and Perthshire before working
on curriculum materials at Jordanhill College (now Strathclyde
University) in Glasgow. He has worked as scriptwriter,
editor and producer with Scottish Television and independent
producers and also worked on publications and course
materials for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye. He is
a former setter and marker with Scottish Examinations
Board (now SQA) and member of Central Support Group
for Gaelic.
Boyd Robertson, co-author, is
Senior Lecturer in Gaelic at the University of Strathclyde
in Glasgow. Before joining the University, he was Principal
Teacher of Gaelic at Oban High School. He has played
a leading part in the development of several courses
for learners of Gaelic including the Speaking our Language
TV series and the Abair E course for secondary schools.
He is currently Chair of The Scottish Qualifications
Authority Gaelic Assessment Panel and Vice-Chair of
the main Gaelic language promotion agency, Comunn na
Gàidhlig. He has had extensive involvement in
European projects on minority language issues for bodies
such as the Council of Europe and The European Cultural
Foundation.
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learn to speak, understand and write the language