ONLINE GAELIC CLASSES

Newbattle Abbey College offers three blocks of online Gaelic courses: Complete Beginner, Beginner Plus and Improving Beginner

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Complete Beginner

Date and time:
Thursday Evenings, 7-8pm, 9th February 2023 – 9th March 2023

Description:

These classes are suitable for those who have no previous knowledge of Gaelic. The course will include greetings, weather, numbers and saying your age, colours, likes and dislikes and other useful phrases. Different teaching methods will be used to help make learning Gaelic fun, for example language games and songs, working in pairs and small groups. Suitable for adults aged 16+

Maximum class size: 14

Cost: £45 for the 5-week block

Additional information:

Participants will need to have access to a computer or tablet with a microphone and camera so that they can participate fully in the online learning experience.

Beginner Plus

Date and time: Tuesday Mornings, 10–11 am, March 14th, 21st, 28th and then April 18th and 25th (5 weeks).
Please note: There will be a 2 week break for the Easter holidays.

Description:

Suitable for beginners who have done a little Gaelic before. There will be revision of basic verbs and vocabulary to help consolidate the foundations. New structures, verbs and vocabulary will be added. Subjects will include the past and future tense, pastimes, holidays, likes and dislikes, possession and family vocabulary. The classes are informal and are aimed at getting you talking and using Gaelic. Different teaching methods will be used to help make learning Gaelic fun, for example language games and songs, working in pairs and small groups. Suitable for adults aged 16+

Maximum class size: 14

Cost: £45

Additional information:

Participants will need to have access to a computer or tablet with a microphone and camera so that they can participate fully in the online learning experience.

Deadline for bookings: Tuesday 7th March

Improving Beginner

Date and time:
For 10 weeks on Tuesday Evenings, 7-8pm. From Tuesday April 18th April until Tuesday 20th June.

Description:

This Gaelic class is aimed at Gaelic learners who have already mastered some basic phrases. Learners should have the ability to take part in simple conversations on a variety of subjects. The classes are informal and there will be a mix of conversation in pairs or small groups, new vocabulary, games, reading, listening and a little grammar. Suitable for adults aged 16+

Maximum class size: 14

Cost: £90

Additional information:

Participants will need to have access to a computer or tablet with a microphone and camera so that they can participate fully in the online learning experience.