SpeakGaelic

Name: SpeakGaelic
Released: 2021

A bheil sibh deiseil?

2021

Joy Dunlop guides viewers through the first steps to inspire us to speak Gaelic. Throughout the series, she’ll introduce words and phrases on a variety of everyday topics. A Gaelic learner herself, Joy will support us through pronunciation and vocabulary on topics such as friends, family, home, work and weather. We’ll meet diligent learners who have embraced speaking Gaelic, from new learners to lapsed native speakers and the on-off learners who have improved their language skills over the decades. And, the intrepid Calum Maclean takes us on adventures to hidden treasures around Scotland. Supporting materials can be found online: www.speakgaelic.scot and in the SpeakGaelic podcasts on BBC Sounds.

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Play Càirdeas | Friendship

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Càirdeas | Friendship
2022-03-14
Joy Dunlop takes us on the next steps to speak Gaelic.
Play Air Feadh An t-Saoghail | Around The World

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Air Feadh An t-Saoghail | Around The World
2022-03-14
We meet learner Andrew Gourlay from Fife, and Calum Maclean is in Perthshire to explore the myths connected to one of Britain’s oldest trees.
Play Ràithean | Seasons

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Ràithean | Seasons
2022-03-14
Long-time learner Rick Rennie joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Argyll exploring the historic township of Auchindrain.
Play Daoine is Dàimhean | People and Relationships

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Daoine is Dàimhean | People and Relationships
2022-03-14
Calum Maclean is on the hunt for a world-famous dish which was created in an Indian restaurant in Glasgow.
Play Aig An Taigh | In The House

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Aig An Taigh | In The House
2022-03-14
Gaelic rapper Hammy Sgìth and learner Liam McCormick join Joy in the studio, while Calum Maclean takes to the wing in Glasgow, trying out a pastime in which many Scots participate.
Play Planaichean | Plans

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Planaichean | Plans
2022-03-14
Musician and learner Andrew Findlater joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes an earthly walk provoking thoughts of space and the galaxies around us.
Play An t-Àite-obrach | The Workplace

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An t-Àite-obrach | The Workplace
2022-03-14
Learner Mirren Buchanan from Thurso chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits Ayrshire where he gets to know some powerful local inhabitants!
Play Cur-seachadan | Hobbies

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Cur-seachadan | Hobbies
2022-03-14
Learner Emily MacDonald chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes a wheeled adventure whilst charting the part Scotland played in the development of the bicycle.
Play Air Splaoid | Out and About

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Air Splaoid | Out and About
2022-03-14
North Uist native and learner John Gillies chats to Joy, and a hungry Calum Maclean is on a quest for a mouthwatering cheese course at a family dairy in Easter Ross.
Play Anns a’ Bhaile | In the Town

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Anns a’ Bhaile | In the Town
2022-03-14
Learner Maria Robertson from Aberdeen chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean dons his dancing shoes as he tries out Bhangra dancing in Edinburgh.
Play Conaltradh | Communication

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Conaltradh | Communication
2022-03-14
Learner Ilse Alim, who was raised in Germany, chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Scotland’s Book Town.
Play Sgilean Dhaoine | People Skills

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Sgilean Dhaoine | People Skills
2022-03-14
Learner Hamish Hepburn from Carrbridge chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean indulges his sweet tooth as he learns about beekeeping in Easter Ross.
Play Nàdar | Nature

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Nàdar | Nature
2022-03-14
Liam Alastair Crouse from the United States chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes a boat trip to a colony of seabirds full of character.