A road sign in English and Gaelic in Nova Scotia, Canada
Modern Scotland is a multi-lingual country. Gaelic, Scots and English, along with newer introductions from Europe and beyond, all influence the way Scotland’s people now speak to each other and to the rest of the world. Find out how a historic language has claimed its place at the heart of modern Scottish nationhood.
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Gaelic in modern Scotland
Learn more to access more details of Gaelic in modern ScotlandModern Scotland is a multi-lingual country. Gaelic, Scots and English, along with newer introductions from Europe and beyond, all influence the way Scotland's people now speak to each other and to the rest of the world. Created with the positive encouragement of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and with support from BBC Alba, this free course, Gaelic in modern ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Cànan nan Gàidheal
Learn more to access more details of Cànan nan Gàidheal’S e dùthaich ioma-chànanach a tha ann an Alba an-diugh. Tha a’ Ghàidhlig, Albais agus Beurla, còmhla ri cànain Eòrpach agus eile a tha nise...
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A walk around... Scotland: Podcast series
Listen now to access more details of A walk around... Scotland: Podcast seriesFollow Neil Oliver as he explores Scotland's history - either listen in, or pull on your boots and do the walks for yourself.
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This is an excellent introduction to Gaelic in society. It is well planned and illustrated. the factual content is accurate and relevant. It has very appropraite links to indigenous languages elsewhere and to social theory on minoity language.
Very well written. It will give any enquirer and potential student an exceptionally clear account of the importance of the Gaelic language in history and contemporary society.
Very much to be recommended - 5-star rating