Everyday Gaelic Online Language Sessions
Our Instructors are Sìne Màiri MacDougall from Nova Scotia, Canada, and Dr. Jamie MacDonald from North Carolina, USA.
Fall 2nd Session - November 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17
Class size: Maximum 10 people
Cost per session (includes 5 classes): $60 Member; $70 Non-Member
To register at Member prices, you must be a current paid up member of Comunn Gàidhlig Thoronto at time of registration.
Purchase a membership by clicking here: Become a Member
All 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:
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Fall 2nd Session - November 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17
- A1 - Beginning Beginners - Saturday 9-11 (with Jamie)
- A2 - Continuing Beginner/Foundations - Saturday 11-1 (with Sìne Màiri)
- B1 - Intermediate/Conversant - Saturday 1-3 (with Jamie)
- C - Fluent/Advanced - Saturday 3-5 (with Sìne Màiri)
Class size: Maximum 10 people
Cost per session (includes 5 classes): $60 Member; $70 Non-Member
To register at Member prices, you must be a current paid up member of Comunn Gàidhlig Thoronto at time of registration.
Purchase a membership by clicking here: Become a Member
All 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:
- TBA
Scroll down for class content information and to register for the Session.
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About the Instructors Sìne Màiri MacDougall: Sìne Màiri (BA Hons. Celtic Studies, B.Ed) grew up in the NS Gaidhealtachd. A mainlander, she hails from Antigonish County. She's taught and tutored Gaelic for the past 15 years throughout NS, and Scotland. A member of the NS Ecumenical Gaelic Choir, she loves to share song and story. Dr. Jamie MacDonald: Jamie is a North Carolina native, a descendant of the original Highland Scottish settlers that immigrated 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. |
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A1- Beginning Beginner’s- 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 last tense. Nomintive,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.
* A1 is a European fluency standard and takes a minimum 4 rotations to cover all topics
A2- Foundations- must have A1/ equivalent complete.
•Conversation and reading comprehension
More in depth looks into topics and irregular verbs in all tenses. Genitive case. More idioms.
Topics: friendship, relationships, communication, at the house, plans, hobbies and skills, in the town, nature.
* A2 is a European fluency standard it takes a minimum 4 rotations to cover all topics
B1/2: intermediate- must have A2 or equivalent
•conversation and reading comprehension
Tailored to group. Reinforces grammar with resources like “Litir do Luchd ionnsachaidh” , news articles, fiction, proverbs and songs.
C- fluent - largely conversational and tailored to group interests. Can include book club selections, the news, creative storytelling, songs and loads of craic!
For any questions, email us at gaelictoronto@gmail.com
•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 last tense. Nomintive,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.
* A1 is a European fluency standard and takes a minimum 4 rotations to cover all topics
A2- Foundations- must have A1/ equivalent complete.
•Conversation and reading comprehension
More in depth looks into topics and irregular verbs in all tenses. Genitive case. More idioms.
Topics: friendship, relationships, communication, at the house, plans, hobbies and skills, in the town, nature.
* A2 is a European fluency standard it takes a minimum 4 rotations to cover all topics
B1/2: intermediate- must have A2 or equivalent
•conversation and reading comprehension
Tailored to group. Reinforces grammar with resources like “Litir do Luchd ionnsachaidh” , news articles, fiction, proverbs and songs.
C- fluent - largely conversational and tailored to group interests. Can include book club selections, the news, creative storytelling, songs and loads of craic!
For any questions, email us at gaelictoronto@gmail.com
