Learn to speak Gaelic in WNC
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This is not a "translation forum," per se, though translation requests may occasionally be honored at the discretion of the moderators. If you're seeking a one-time translation for something like a tattoo, engraving, wedding vow, or other such purpose, we strongly recommend that you visit our friends at ILF: http://irishlearner.awyr.com
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Learn to speak Gaelic in WNC
I was wondering if anyone knows of any schools or anything that will teach the Irish Gaelic language around the Western NC area.
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Re: Learn to speak Gaelic in WNC
Your best bet would be to check out the teachers/classes listings at Daltai.com:
http://www.daltai.com/classes.htm
Another option is to check out the languages department of any local college/university. Even if they don't offer Irish as a course option, they may have people in the department who speak the language and would be interested in offering classes.
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http://www.daltai.com/classes.htm
Another option is to check out the languages department of any local college/university. Even if they don't offer Irish as a course option, they may have people in the department who speak the language and would be interested in offering classes.
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Re: Learn to speak Gaelic in WNC
Thanks for that info. I will have to ask around some of the Universities.
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Also, how would you rate the "Teach it Yourself Irish" book/cd? I know they are a big company, but that is what I am worried about. It might be a bit too commercialized.
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It's a decent starter set. I wouldn't worry about the "commercial" aspect of it. There are some errors (mostly errors of omission...for example, they teach "seomra suite" for "sitting room," and then later in the chapter have a crossword puzzle that requires you to use "parlus" for "sitting room" even though you haven't learned it yet), but for the most part it's pretty solid. It's what I started with, for whatever that's worth.The Whistle Collector wrote:Also, how would you rate the "Teach it Yourself Irish" book/cd? I know they are a big company, but that is what I am worried about. It might be a bit too commercialized.
My favorite beginner's book is "Now You're Talking," but I don't think they've ever updated it to CDs...the last version I saw still used audiotapes.
Here's a new one, that's really good for learning the basics. I know the people behind it, and they're really brilliant teachers:
http://www.enjoyirish.ie/
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Re: Learn to speak Gaelic in WNC
Thanks Redwold! I also found an Irish professor that teaches for free near by thanks to that site!! I appreciate the help, thank you.
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