Listening to Gaelic being spoken will help you to understand and use the language. This audio diary includes phrases relating to school and feelings.
Part ofGaelic (Learners)Listening
Why is he nervous about this?
The conversation will be recorded.
Clàradh is the word we use for 'recording'. You may have heard this word in class as it's also used for 'Registration'.
What does Glen say he enjoys?
Learning a language.
Cànan is the Gaelic for 'language'.
What two adjectives does Glen use to describe Chinese?
Interesting and useful.
Inntinneach is the Gaelic for 'interesting' and feumail is the Gaelic for 'useful'.
Why else does Glen want to learn Chinese?
He'd like to go travelling in China.
Sìonais is the Gaelic for 'Chinese' – it sounds quite like the English. You can have a look at a Gaelic map to learn more country names.
