SpeakGaelic

Mo chreach 's a thàinig, bliadhna ùr agus sreath ùr de SpeakGaelic Extra! Joy Dunlop and Calum Maclean have been gently easing themselves into the new year ach na gabhaibh dragh, tha iad air an dòigh a bhith air ais nur cuideachd. Cha bhi iad idir leisg ann a bhith a’ toirt comhairle agus taic dhuibh, ach saoil a bheil piseach air tighinn air an cuid eòlais?!

A bheil sibhse ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig? Ma tha, is ann dhuibhse a tha am podcast seo! Tha sreath B2 de phodcast SpeakGaelic ag amas air luchd-ionnsachaidh a tha aig ìre adhartach agus tha e air a thoirt thugainn leis a’ chraoladair agus sgrìobhaiche Iain Urchardan.

Le Iain gur treòireachadh, ionnsachaidh sibh faclan agus abairtean ùra co-cheangailte ri diofar chuspairean agus beagan mu ghràmar cuideachd. Cuideachd anns gach podcast, gheibh sibh blasad de chultar agus dualchas nan Gàidheal agus bidh aoigh sònraichte a’ seanchas ri Iain.

Gabhaidh na podcastan seo a chleachdadh nan aonar air neo an cois na sreath telebhisean SpeakGaelic air BBC ALBA agus tha goireasan ionnsachaidh ceangailte riutha rim faotainn air www.speakgaelic.scot.

Are you a Gaelic learner aiming to take the final step towards fluency? If so, this podcast is for you. Presented by popular broadcaster and writer John Urquhart, series B2 of the SpeakGaelic podcast is aimed at advanced learners.

John will share vocabulary and phrases that you can use in all types of situations as well as helping you to get to grips with some of the rules of the language. You’ll get the chance to learn more about Gaelic’s rich culture, past and present, and to join John as he welcomes a diverse range of guests who all share one thing in common; their love of the Gaelic language.

These podcasts are designed to complement the other SpeakGaelic resources, including the television series on BBC ALBA. Additional learning materials can be found on www.speakgaelic.scot.

‘S e fear nam puns Calum MacIlleathain agus tè a’ ghràmair Joy Dunlop a tha a’ toirt thugaibh am podcast mu dheireadh den t-sreath seo de SpeakGaelic Extra.

NGD – Na gabh dragh! Tha laoich SpeakGaelic Extra Calum MacIlleathain agus Joy Dunlop an seo gus taic a thoirt dhuibh le ceist sam bith a dh’fhaodadh a bhith agaibh mun Ghàidhlig. Dithis a bhios gu tric a’ dol aig peilear am beatha; does the cold dark of winter slow them down?

Agus, OMC – Oh mo chreach; will today’s dastardly quiz on duos have them stumped? Am bi sibhse DGM – a’ dèanamh gàire mòr - when listening to their attempts? Could you do any better?!

Tha a h-uile latha na latha sgoile!

Is abair gu bheil Joy Dunlop agus Calum MacIlleathain èasgaidh ann am podcast SpeakGaelic Extra na seachdain seo! Tha iad a’ feuchainn ri ceistean mu eachdraidh na h-Alba a fhreagairt; would you fare any better in remembering some key Scottish history dates?!

Togaidh iad air Seachdain Nàiseanta nan Craobh and how trees represent the Gaelic alphabet. Agus, dè mu dheidhinn iomairt gus sgioba SpeakGaelic Extra òran Nollaige a thoirt a-mach?!

In this week’s SpeakGaelic Extra, John Urquhart and Joy Dunlop chat about their hopes and dreams. They’ll also have some tips on how you can talk about your own aspirations. Am bu mhiann leibhse coinneachadh ri ar sàr phreasantairean? Am bu mhath leibh ùine a chur seachad leotha gus an ceasneachadh mu nithean gràmair? And will pride come before a fall? No, an tig an dithis còmhla gus a' chùis a dhèanamh air an fharpais-cheist?

Mar is àbhaist tha sop às gach seid - a little bit of everything - aig Joy Dunlop agus Calum MacIlleathain dhuibh air SpeakGaelic Extra na seachdain-sa. Bidh iad a’ deasbad mu bhith a’ deasbad! Calum has his dancing shoes on once more and Joy relishes in assisting with some grammar queries. Agus ciamar a chaidh dhaibh anns an fharpais-cheist - an canadh sibh gun robh iad uabhasach math… neo dìreach uabhasach?!

Dithis air leth ealanta ann an iomadh diofar dhòighean a tha a’ toirt thugaibh fichead mionaid de dh’fhiosrachadh feumail agus slabaid de spòrs. Sin agaibh Calum MacIlleathain agus Iain Urchardan. With both having a pretty strong creative streak, they are very well placed to help you talk about some of the artsy pastimes you might have. Ach, a bheil an ùidh a th’ aca ann an ealain na chuideachadh anns an fharpais-cheist?

A bheil sibhse a’ faireachdainn an dorchadais a’ gabhail grèim is na gleocan a-nis air atharrachadh? Ma tha, na gabhaibh dragh! Oir tha Iain Urchardan is Joy Dunlop an seo gus gleans a chur air an latha le pod-chraoladh SpeakGaelic Extra ùr dhuibh.

Ged a tha i gruamach a-muigh chan fheum sibhse a bhith gruamach a-staigh oir thèid ur spiorad a thogail is craic gu leòr a’ dol aig Joy Dunlop is Calum MacIlleathain. They’ll have some style tips for different occasions. Brògan dannsaidh no bòtainnean dìonach, dè thaghadh sibhse? They’ll also lend a helping hand in tackling some of your queries. Cuideachd, a bheil an t-eòlas ciùil agaibhse treun? Feuch an dèan sibhse an gnothach air Joy is Calum anns an fharpais-cheist!