NEWS
Keep your eye on this page for the latest news for learners.
LEARN GAELIC IN 2012
Are you looking for a new hobby for 2012? How about learning Scotland’s national language? Clì will be running classes throughout the country and here are the ones that will be commencing shortly.
ABERFELDY: weekly conversation course
Starting Monday 9 January 2012 (10 weeks)
EDINBURGH: weekly Ùlpan courses - units 30-36, 61-72, 85-96, 106 -113
Starting January 2012
THURSO: Gaelic Conversation Day
Saturday 14 January 2012
THURSO: Ùlpan units 1-14 (beginner course)
Starting Saturday 21 January 2012, two units every second Saturday
FORRES: Gaelic Conversation Day
Saturday 28 January 2012
COATBRIDGE: weekend Ùlpan course – units 25-48, 97-114
Starting Saturday 28 January 2012
INVERNESS: 3 day grammar course with Roddy MacLean
7/8/9 February 2012
More info
Conversation/grammar classes: seonag@cli.org.uk, 01463 – 226757
Ùlpan: mechthild@cli.org.uk, 01463 - 226732
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
Clì is moving to a new Facebook page and we really hope that you’ll come with us! All you have to do is hit the ‘Like’ button on the new page to keep up-to-date with the latest information from the organisation.
Here’s the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cl%C3%AC-G%C3%A0idhlig/342591989088931
NEW WEBSITE FOR GAELIC LEARNERS - LEARNGAELIC.NET
NEW GAELIC QUALIFICATIONS LAUNCHING BY THE SQA AT THE MÒD
(October 2011)
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has launched 12 new Gaelic language qualifications for adult learners. The 12 units cover key skills for beginners - speaking, listening, reading and writing. The qualifications will be piloted at Lews Castle College UHI on Lewis.
They were launched at the Royal National Mod in Stornoway in October 2011. Dr Janet Brown, SQA chief executive, said the units would give people their first steps to understanding the language.
LEARNER OF THE MONTH
Ever wondered why people learn Gaelic? Or what type of people learn the language? ‘Learner of the Month’ will provide a short profile of one of Clì’s learners to share their experience of learning the language.
NEW FUNDING SCHEME - 'Cuideachadh Luchd Ionnsachaidh Ùra'
Clì Gàidhlig is piloting a package of grant support for new users who wish to learn Gaelic. Clì Gàidhlig aims to support the increased use of Gaelic by raising the number of new users to the language. Clì aims to do this by facilitating attendance at Gaelic classes for those learners who are unable to do so at present due to lack of funding.
Under Clìù funding Clì Gàidhlig may offer support towards direct expenses incurred in the following areas:-
Childcare
Travel
Accommodation
Unsuccessful applicants for ILA assistance
Added costs incurred because of mobility/disability problems
A one-off set-up grant for new tutors of the language
Who can apply?
Applicants will normally be new to Gaelic learning, or lapsed elementary learners who wish to progress in their learning and usage of the language. Applicants must ensure that the Gaelic course they wish to attend is a properly constituted and registered. The courses may be run by a local authority, local colleges, Clì Gàidhlig and other providers of Gaelic courses.
Applicants must also be over 16 years of age.
Applicants must be resident in Scotland.
How to apply
You must submit a fully completed application form which is available from Clì Gàidhlig’s office or on our web-site.
Assistance will not be offered in retrospect. Clì Gàidhlig must approve the application before commencement of any course. Only one offer of funding assistance can be offered in any one financial year.
There is a limited fund currently available and Clì Gàidhlig reserve the right to suspend applications when the fund is exhausted. Clì Gàidhlig will be monitoring the scheme and will make changes as necessary to ensure fairness and accountability within the fund.
Clì Gàidhlig is grateful to Bòrd Na Gàidhlig, the national development agency for the promotion of Gaelic, for their financial contribution to this fund.
Contact Details
Seonag Anderson, Courses Manager of Clì Gàidhlig, Tel: 01463 226757, email: seonag@cli.org.uk
