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Dictionary Gàidhlig

Next steps (A2)

This section applies to you if you have a little knowledge of Gaelic.

The Scottish Gaelic Alphabet
Learn the Scottish Gaelic alphabet, which 18 letters it has and which of those can have accents.
Beginners’ Course
This is a flashcard-based course aimed at those with no Gaelic. Lessons 16 onwards should be suitable for you.
Speaking our Language
This is a video-based course created from the TV programme and books. Episodes 19-36 are most suitable for learners at this level.
Little by little
This is a text-based course which takes a traditional approach to Gaelic learning.
Vocabulary lists: 20 Words
You can find almost any word in the LearnGaelic Dictionary, but here's our pick of Gaelic vocabulary lists, on a range of subjects, to get you started.
Gaelic Sounds
This is a series of videos which introduce you to Gaelic sounds.
Dictionary
Remember our dictionary! The LearnGaelic dictionary is a comprehensive language tool for Gaelic learners containing 70,000 sound files.
Grammar
Dip your toe into our grammar resources.
Course Finder
Find a local or distance learning class. We have all the classes, tutors and courses we can find listed in our course finder.
Keep in touch
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Further Resources
We’ve gathered as many resources as we can, ranging from websites and apps to books, suitable for you at this level.
Too easy?
You are beyond a beginner – why not try our intermediate level (B1)?
Comasan Labhairt ann an Gàidhlig
Learn more about the proficiency scale we have used to determine this level.