Madainn mhath!

[Jimmie]

Tapadh leibh! Being of Scottish descent on the maternal side, and grew up most knowledged about, for about the last three weeks, I've finally decided to turn a lifelong curiosity into reality. Is toigh leam Gàidhlig!

[GunChleoc]

Fàilte chridheil ort!

[faoileag]

Fàilte bhuamsa cuideachd!


Good to see you here - how are you planning to learn? Local course, online course, self-study?

[Jimmie]

Tapadh leibh! Is toigh leam "Speaking our Language" aig Youtube agus Dwelly-d. Not having any first language speakers for at least 2000 miles, Rhoda MacDonald does an excellent job presenting both how a word or phrase is spelled and sounds, and also shows social situations where a person would use them. Also, there is the online dictionary for other words I happen to be curious about. My family and friends thought I was nuts, though they're gradually becoming impressed. Hopefully, I can eventually get a few of them onboard.

[faoileag]

Glad you're finding usable stuff out there. Click on 'Goireasan' (Facilities) at the top of this page to get a whole lot more.

I can also recommend the BBC online/audio course, Beag air Bheag:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/alba/foghlam/beag_air_bheag/


and the Learn Gaelic online dictionary (with sound files), which is based on Am Faclair Beag which contains the online Dwelly you've found.
http://www.learngaelic.net/dictionary/


The Learn Gaelic site in general is a good source of material and tips, though not always easy to navigate around.


You might also want to try a distance course with the AGA or SMO.
http://www.gaelicacademy.ca/
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/en/