But that's all going to change, isn't it?
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| Posted by: Danann 03-Jun-2004, 10:35 AM |
| Dia daoibh! (Irish Gaelic for Hello there) I'm glad that there is a strong interest in this language. It was a language that was almost wiped out, but the strength and stubbornness of the Gaels wouldn't let their language die. Here in this forum we'll talk about all forms of the Gaelic language - Scottish, Irish, and Manx. We'll also look into dialects of other gaelic decent language. If you have any questions, on the language, or on how to say something in Gaelic, feel free to ask. I'll also post resources for learning Gaelic and funny phrases to make you laugh! As always, be polite to people in this forum. Here we'll try to learn together Gaelic and help others as we go. Just treat others as you'd want to be treated, and we'll get along fine. Thanks! Dannah |
| Posted by: Eamon 03-Jun-2004, 10:46 AM |
| Dia is Muire duit, Danann! I have my pencil and paper ready! Eamon |
| Posted by: oldraven 03-Jun-2004, 10:55 AM |
| Shameful, I know, but even though I'm from a Celtic Province where Scots Gaelic is still kicking around, I can't speak a stitch of it. But that's all going to change, isn't it? |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 03-Jun-2004, 12:55 PM |
| Ciamar a tha sibh? - How are you all? I'm a beginner in learning Scots Gaelic and it's a pretty hard task for me...but it's part of the cultural heritage and should not die out! Besides that I love the sound of Gaelic voices...I'm glad we have a place for it at CR! Eager to learn, Danann!  oldraven, it's never too late for a change...let's start together! |
| Posted by: oldraven 03-Jun-2004, 01:22 PM |
| Sounds good, Gab. |
| Posted by: barddas 03-Jun-2004, 01:37 PM |
Greetings Danann!!!! And congratulations on the forum!!!! I think it is something that has needed to be here! I made a couple beginner's threads to get the ball rolling. I hope I wasn't stepping on any toes. If so, just delete 'em.  I look forward to learn more in the way of Scots Gaelic. CelticRose, had started a thread in the Scotland forum, for Scots Gaelic, but it has gotten too advanced for me. So maybe we can differing levels of difficulty or advancement???? Again, Congrats! Jason |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 03-Jun-2004, 04:45 PM |
| Maybe I can try again to learn more Tapadh leibh. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 04-Jun-2004, 04:22 PM |
| Many Congrats, Danann! Know you will do a great job! I had started that one Scots Gaelic in Scotland, but like barrdas said, it has become so advanced...........I am really lost in there now!  So glad to have this forum! |
| Posted by: Camchak 13-Jun-2004, 08:22 PM |
| Do you mind if I try to join in on the start of this class? Or do I say....... Div ye min' if Ah try tae join in oan tha start ay thes class? |
| Posted by: Danann 13-Jun-2004, 08:43 PM |
| Feel free to jump in any class that you wish! And welcome to the Gaelic forum Céad Mile Fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes) |
| Posted by: Nancy-Raven 05-Jun-2005, 07:48 PM |
| Hi everyone, I really wish to learn gaelic,tonight I have try but 2 sites who have been highly recommend I cannot hear anything because of my stupid computer.So it's hard to learn if you can't prononce anything.In my medieval trip I didn't choose if I will be a celt , scot or another character but I think knowing a bit of gaelic will give a touch of realism and I know a few people who will be impress. Anyone have site to recommend to learn gaelic for beginner and later for advance? May I ask , how did you say highland in gaelic?And if it's not too much asking , how did you say moon or daughter of the moon in gaelic?Thank you so much. |
| Posted by: Cù Dubh 06-Jun-2005, 02:39 AM |
| Hello there Nancy-Raven To answer your questions:- Moon - Gealach Daughter of the Moon - Nighean na Gealaich Here's some useful links also.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/colinandcumberland/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/alba/foghlam/beag_air_bheag/index.shtml http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/ionnsachadh/bgfp/ http://www.taic.btinternet.co.uk/ http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/faclair/bb/lorg.php http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Zone/6338/tip_o_wk.htm http://www.cli.org.uk/cgi-bin/main http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/alba/foghlam/index.shtml |
| Posted by: Cù Dubh 06-Jun-2005, 02:44 AM | ||
Oops i just saw your other question.
Gaidhealtachd - Highland A' Ghaidhealtachd - The Highlands Gaidhealtachd na h-Alba - Highlands of Scotland. |
| Posted by: Nancy-Raven 06-Jun-2005, 05:47 PM |
| Thank you for the link, as soon as my problem with my computer will be fix , I will start. |
| Posted by: stoirmeil 09-Jun-2005, 12:47 PM |
| I wasn't sure where to put this -- WizardofOwls, please move it wherever you think it belongs if you need to. WizardofOwls mentioned this site before in cinnection with pronunciation, but I wanted to repeat the reference, because it has a whole lot more to offer: idiomatic stuff, folklore and riddles, issues of grammar and orthography, games for kids, it's just very rich and fascinating to really go through this whole site. http://www.akerbeltz.org/beagangaidhlig/beagangaidhlig.htm |
| Posted by: Faileas 09-Jun-2005, 04:19 PM |
| I think there is a Gaelic Link thread somewhere, but I don't mind it being here. Hi stoirmeil . I hope Wiz will be back soon . I know this site and I only can recommend it to all Gaelic Learners  . |
| Posted by: Nancy-Raven 10-Jun-2005, 08:06 PM |
| Wow I take a look on the last link which was post and oufffff.With the guide for the pronounciation , ouf , I don't know where to start.Should I start with learning a few word / sentence or should I go for how to pronounce .It's the first time it looks like hard but I didn't change my mind about learning it.So any recommendation for a beginner? |
| Posted by: stoirmeil 11-Jun-2005, 10:28 AM |
| With this akerbeltz site, I would start with the "beagan gaidhlig" toggle. It really takes you by the hand in very well-done plain english. I especially love the frank discussion of the reaction you can get from native speakers sometimes. I've been both an adult learner, and eventually a teacher, of another "endangered" language, and this all rings so true! Including how protective and reticent native speakers can be until you pass muster. But I can tell you that it CAN be done. If I hadn't already been through this with yiddish I would be very daunted by gaelic. There's a lot there, but it's in a very logical order. I'm just working my way through it. The language teacher in me is enjoying (and learning from) the ingenuity and empathy for the learner the one who made this site has, too. |
| Posted by: Nancy-Raven 17-Jun-2005, 04:27 PM |
| Hi , just a quick note to said I officially start the gaelic course since thursday and like that!Sometimes I'm just not sure if I have heard correctly some word,but it's nice to learning a new language.My sister said she will probably learn too as soon as I gave her some reference.I will have someone to practice the speaking part. |