Everyday Gaelic Online Language Sessions
REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2026 SESSION is open - Friday September 12 2027
INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Jamie MacDonald from North Carolina, USA (A1 and A2)
Archie Campbell, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland (B1 and B2)
Classes will run for 10 weeks on Saturdays for 2 hours per class.
Class size: Maximum 10 Students/class (all times are EASTERN TIME)
Cost per 10-week session: $130 Member; $140 Non-Member (To be confirmed)
- FALL Session 2026
Session dates: September 26 - Dec 5 - *No class October 10*
- A1 - Beginners - Saturday 8 a.m to 10 a.m. ET
- A2 - Beginners II - Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 noon ET
- B1 Intermediate - Saturdays 10a.m. - 12 noon ET
- B2 Advanced - 1p.m. - 3p.m. ET
To register at Member prices, you must be a current member of Comunn Gàidhlig Toronto at the time of registration - note that all memberships renew annually at the time of our annual AGM that will be November 2026. Purchase a membership here: Become a Member
The A1 and A2 classes are recorded.
Payment for a class that does not run will be refunded in full.
Once classes have begun, no refunds will be issued.
For alternate payment arrangements, please email us
Future sessions:
- Winter 2027 - Saturdays, January 9 - March 13 - two week break after this session due to Easter weekend Saturday March 27
- Spring 2027 - Saturdays, April 3 - June 5 (may be extended to June 12 depending on date for Cànan agus Òran all-day workshop)
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About the Instructors
Dr. Jamie MacDonald: Jamie is a North Carolina native, a descendant of the original Highland Scottish settlers that emigrated to the Cape Fear River Valley in the 18th and early 19th centuries. His education includes a PhD from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Studies and a degree in Gaelic and Related Studies from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the Gaelic college in Skye. Dr. MacDonald taught Celtic Studies at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia and has tutored many Gaelic learners individually. In addition, he has published a number of Gaelic learning materials and books. Jamie is the founder of the yearly Grandfather Mountain Gaelic Language and Song Week and the North Carolina Provincial Gaelic Mòd. He was co-founder of the US National Mòd as well. Dr. MacDonald has served on the board of directors for the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia, the Antigonish Highland Society, and the Highland Village Museum in Iona, Cape Breton. He currently resides in Nova Scotia. Eardsidh Caimbeul / Archie Campbell Archie is a native Gaelic speaker and native of the Isle of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Archie has extensive experience teaching Gaelic language classes within various communities, online classes, small group classes, etc. Archie is an ambassador for the Gaelic culture and language, as well as a popular and sought after Gaelic language teacher. |
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A1- Beginners- no prerequisites
•Conversation and Reading Comprehension
The verb “to be” present/past/ future as well as the copula “Se/ Chan e/ B’e”. regular verbs. Some irregular verbs in the past tense. Nominative, Vocative, and Dative case. Some basic idioms. Basic prepositions.
Topics: introduction, basic family relationships, professions, place names, time, basic seasons and weather, likes and dislikes, food and drink, homes, and pets.
A2 Beginners Advanced - must have successfully completed the A1 course
B1: intermediate- must have A2 or equivalent
•Conversation and reading comprehension
Tailored to the group. Reinforces grammar with resources like “Litir do Luchd ionnsachaidh”, news articles, fiction, proverbs and songs.
B2: Advanced - a more advanced Gaelic conversational group for learners
•Conversation and Reading Comprehension
The verb “to be” present/past/ future as well as the copula “Se/ Chan e/ B’e”. regular verbs. Some irregular verbs in the past tense. Nominative, Vocative, and Dative case. Some basic idioms. Basic prepositions.
Topics: introduction, basic family relationships, professions, place names, time, basic seasons and weather, likes and dislikes, food and drink, homes, and pets.
A2 Beginners Advanced - must have successfully completed the A1 course
B1: intermediate- must have A2 or equivalent
•Conversation and reading comprehension
Tailored to the group. Reinforces grammar with resources like “Litir do Luchd ionnsachaidh”, news articles, fiction, proverbs and songs.
B2: Advanced - a more advanced Gaelic conversational group for learners
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Any questions, please email us at [email protected]
Any questions, please email us at [email protected]
