Krista
Don't panic! English follows the Gaelic!
‘S e Krista an t-ainm a th' orm agus tha mi fichead ‘s a còig bliadhna a dh'aois, tha mi a' fuireach ann am Missouri, Ameireaga. Bha ùidh a-riamh agam na mo shinnsearachd Albannach agus bha mi a' smaoineachadh gum biodh e math an cànan ionnsachadh. Tha seo air a bhith a' tighinn thugam airson bliadhnaichean, ach cha robh tìde gu leòr agam. Tha am bliadhna seo diofraichte. Tha na stuthan-ionnsachaidh agam agus tha mi a' feuchainn ri beagan a dhèanamh gach là. Tha mi an dòchas gum bi cothrom agam ionnsachadh ann an Alba agus a bhith a' fuireach le teaghlach Albannach – dè bhiodh na b' fheàrr? Nuair a bhios mi fileanta tha mi an dòchas an cànan a theagasg dha daoine eile.
My name is Krista and I am 25 years old living in Missouri, U.S.A. I have always been fascinated with my Scottish lineage and thought what better way to honour that heritage than to learn the language. This has been a goal of mine for several years, but I have never taken the time to sit down and do it. This year is different. I have the materials and I am trying to work daily, but I am still just beginning. My goal is to complete my graduate studies in Scotland and maybe stay with a Gaelic speaking family. What better way to learn than through immersion. Once I am fluent I hope to teach the language to others who are interested.
