Learn Gaelic in Ontario
Any time of the year, you can find classes and workshops available in Ontario to help you learn the Scottish Gaelic language. These are always exciting opportunities to meet other Gaelic learners and fluent and native speakers who share your enthusiasm for this beautiful language. Please let us know if you are aware of other Gaelic language classes and workshops available in Ontario. We are happy to share some here.
Cànan agus Òran – Toronto, Ontario
Cànan agus Òran is a popular day-long workshop of Gaelic language and song for learners at all levels of Scottish Gaelic. This is a great way for Beginners to gain an introduction to the Gaelic language and for more experienced users at various levels to advance their knowledge - also great for people to gather and make connections.
Workshops are held twice each year, usually in the fall and spring. They are organized by Lorrie MacKinnon, and hosted by The Gaelic Society of Toronto and the University of Toronto Celtic Studies Program. Details for the next scheduled workshop will be posted here.
Comann Luchd-Ionnsachaidh Thoronto / Toronto Gaelic Learners Association - Toronto, Ontario WEBSITE
Short Scottish Gaelic Sessions are being held this fall 2016. For more information see http://www.torontogaelic.ca or email fios@torontogaelic.ca
Dates: Saturday, October 29, 2016; Saturday, November 12, 2016; Saturday, November 19, 2016; Saturday, November 26, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 115 The Esplanade, Toronto (kitty corner to St. Lawrence Market). This is the OWN Co-op building. It is access controlled and fully accessible.
Levels: Short Scottish Gaelic Session - All levels
Cost: $60 / $48 for 65 years of age and over / all students with a student card
(payment is by cash or cheque at the first class)
To register, please email seonaganna@gmail.com with Scottish Gaelic level.
*Note if you have the book "Complete Gaelic: A Teach Yourself Guide" by Boyd Robertson & Iain Taylor or the older "Teach Yourself Gaelic" by the same authors, that would be helpful, but these books seem to be once again out of print, so it's not necessary to take the classes.
Celtic Studies, St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto – Toronto, Ontario WEBSITE
Offers accredited Scottish Gaelic language classes. Check course listings to determine when courses are being offered.
Conversational Gaelic Immersion Program - Hamilton, Ontario WEBSITE
Once a year, the Ontario School of Piping & Drumming holds a week-long Conversational Gaelic Immersion Program. For information and to register, please visit the OSPD site here.
Dates: July 3–July 8, 2016
Time: Classes will begin at 5:00 on Sunday evening, and conclude at 12:00 on Friday afternoon.
Location: Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced
Cost: Day students (includes lunch, dinner and evening programming): $500
Boarding students (includes all of above plus breakfast and overnight accommodation): $750
Comunn Gàidhlig Thoronto is pleased to announce a bursary for the Ontario School of Piping and Drumming (OSPD) Gaelic Immersion course to be held at the Mohawk College Campus July 3-8 and taught by well-known instructor Angus MacLeod. Levels are Beginner or Intermediate/Advanced. Bursary amount is $500 in total or in part. Deadline to submit applications is May 25, 2016. The successful applicant(s) will be notified by end of day May 31st.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity for Gaelic Language Learning here in our own area. Click here to download and complete application. Please fill out and email to gaelictoronto@gmail.com - if any questions, contact us!
Gaelic in York Region
Discover some aspects of Scottish Gaelic language and culture encompassing an hour of tuition along with a variety of stories from The Hebrides. Lessons in Scottish Gaelic are supported and enriched by native speaker Oighrig Keogh from Benbecula. Class consists of beginners to advanced level. The group also shares in social activities.
If you want to know what’s going on with Scottish Gaelic north of the GTA, give Oighrig (Pronunciation: Iric) a call at 905-726-1396 or email her.
Gaelic Conversational Group – Guelph, Ontario
The group runs Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and resumes after a summer break on September 13, 2016. Cost is $20 for the September to January session and $20 for the February to June 2016 session. This is an informal conversational group for anyone interested in learning and speaking Scottish Gaelic. For more information, email Trish at guelphgaelic@gmail.com.
Gaelic Conversational Group - Toronto, Ontario WEBSITE
Toronto Scottish Gaelic Conversation for Learners has meet ups scheduled on Wednesdays throughout 2016. Please RSVP through the website above if you plan to attend, and feel free to invite any friends that may be interested as well. This group is open to anyone interested in a chance to speak and listen to Scottish Gaelic in Toronto. They welcome members at all levels of proficiency, and beginners are encouraged to join.
Any time of the year, you can find classes and workshops available in Ontario to help you learn the Scottish Gaelic language. These are always exciting opportunities to meet other Gaelic learners and fluent and native speakers who share your enthusiasm for this beautiful language. Please let us know if you are aware of other Gaelic language classes and workshops available in Ontario. We are happy to share some here.
Cànan agus Òran – Toronto, Ontario
Cànan agus Òran is a popular day-long workshop of Gaelic language and song for learners at all levels of Scottish Gaelic. This is a great way for Beginners to gain an introduction to the Gaelic language and for more experienced users at various levels to advance their knowledge - also great for people to gather and make connections.
Workshops are held twice each year, usually in the fall and spring. They are organized by Lorrie MacKinnon, and hosted by The Gaelic Society of Toronto and the University of Toronto Celtic Studies Program. Details for the next scheduled workshop will be posted here.
Comann Luchd-Ionnsachaidh Thoronto / Toronto Gaelic Learners Association - Toronto, Ontario WEBSITE
Short Scottish Gaelic Sessions are being held this fall 2016. For more information see http://www.torontogaelic.ca or email fios@torontogaelic.ca
Dates: Saturday, October 29, 2016; Saturday, November 12, 2016; Saturday, November 19, 2016; Saturday, November 26, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 115 The Esplanade, Toronto (kitty corner to St. Lawrence Market). This is the OWN Co-op building. It is access controlled and fully accessible.
Levels: Short Scottish Gaelic Session - All levels
Cost: $60 / $48 for 65 years of age and over / all students with a student card
(payment is by cash or cheque at the first class)
To register, please email seonaganna@gmail.com with Scottish Gaelic level.
*Note if you have the book "Complete Gaelic: A Teach Yourself Guide" by Boyd Robertson & Iain Taylor or the older "Teach Yourself Gaelic" by the same authors, that would be helpful, but these books seem to be once again out of print, so it's not necessary to take the classes.
Celtic Studies, St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto – Toronto, Ontario WEBSITE
Offers accredited Scottish Gaelic language classes. Check course listings to determine when courses are being offered.
Conversational Gaelic Immersion Program - Hamilton, Ontario WEBSITE
Once a year, the Ontario School of Piping & Drumming holds a week-long Conversational Gaelic Immersion Program. For information and to register, please visit the OSPD site here.
Dates: July 3–July 8, 2016
Time: Classes will begin at 5:00 on Sunday evening, and conclude at 12:00 on Friday afternoon.
Location: Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced
Cost: Day students (includes lunch, dinner and evening programming): $500
Boarding students (includes all of above plus breakfast and overnight accommodation): $750
Comunn Gàidhlig Thoronto is pleased to announce a bursary for the Ontario School of Piping and Drumming (OSPD) Gaelic Immersion course to be held at the Mohawk College Campus July 3-8 and taught by well-known instructor Angus MacLeod. Levels are Beginner or Intermediate/Advanced. Bursary amount is $500 in total or in part. Deadline to submit applications is May 25, 2016. The successful applicant(s) will be notified by end of day May 31st.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity for Gaelic Language Learning here in our own area. Click here to download and complete application. Please fill out and email to gaelictoronto@gmail.com - if any questions, contact us!
Gaelic in York Region
Discover some aspects of Scottish Gaelic language and culture encompassing an hour of tuition along with a variety of stories from The Hebrides. Lessons in Scottish Gaelic are supported and enriched by native speaker Oighrig Keogh from Benbecula. Class consists of beginners to advanced level. The group also shares in social activities.
If you want to know what’s going on with Scottish Gaelic north of the GTA, give Oighrig (Pronunciation: Iric) a call at 905-726-1396 or email her.
Gaelic Conversational Group – Guelph, Ontario
The group runs Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and resumes after a summer break on September 13, 2016. Cost is $20 for the September to January session and $20 for the February to June 2016 session. This is an informal conversational group for anyone interested in learning and speaking Scottish Gaelic. For more information, email Trish at guelphgaelic@gmail.com.
Gaelic Conversational Group - Toronto, Ontario WEBSITE
Toronto Scottish Gaelic Conversation for Learners has meet ups scheduled on Wednesdays throughout 2016. Please RSVP through the website above if you plan to attend, and feel free to invite any friends that may be interested as well. This group is open to anyone interested in a chance to speak and listen to Scottish Gaelic in Toronto. They welcome members at all levels of proficiency, and beginners are encouraged to join.
Distance/online educational opportunities are also available through:
Atlantic Gaelic Academy - Atlantic Canada WEBSITE
The Atlantic Gaelic Academy (AGA) is a Gaelic language school, dedicated to teaching its students to read, write, and speak the Gaelic Language. Its goal is to increase the number of Gaelic speakers by making Gaelic courses and education available to students of the language wherever they live.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Isle of Skye, Scotland WEBSITE
Founded in 1973, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has become internationally recognised as a National Centre for the Gaelic language and culture and provides high quality education and research opportunities through the medium of Scottish Gaelic. You can view Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's prospectus here.
Atlantic Gaelic Academy - Atlantic Canada WEBSITE
The Atlantic Gaelic Academy (AGA) is a Gaelic language school, dedicated to teaching its students to read, write, and speak the Gaelic Language. Its goal is to increase the number of Gaelic speakers by making Gaelic courses and education available to students of the language wherever they live.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Isle of Skye, Scotland WEBSITE
Founded in 1973, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has become internationally recognised as a National Centre for the Gaelic language and culture and provides high quality education and research opportunities through the medium of Scottish Gaelic. You can view Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's prospectus here.
