Other Gaelic Resources

A short list of other places to learn, look things up, and listen to Scottish Gaelic — beyond what's on this site.

This site is a proverb and grammar collection, not a full course — these are the places worth going next, whether you're just starting out or want to keep building. All links go to other people's sites; none of them are affiliated with Sean-fhaclan.

Courses & Lessons

Structured ways to actually learn the language, from complete beginner onward.

LearnGaelic

The main hub for learning Gaelic online — free courses at every level, videos, vocabulary lists, and a dictionary, run by a partnership including Bòrd na Gàidhlig and BBC ALBA.

learngaelic.scot
SpeakGaelic

A newer, structured course built around TV programmes, from BBC ALBA, MG ALBA and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, organised by CEFR level (A1 upwards).

speakgaelic.scot
Glossika — Scottish Gaelic

An audio-based, spaced-repetition course built with Dr Moray Watson — thousands of recorded sentences to build listening and speaking fluency through repetition rather than grammar drills. Free 7-day trial, no card required.

ai.glossika.com/language/learn-scottish-gaelic
blas.

A Celtic-languages app covering Scottish Gaelic alongside Irish, Welsh, and others — drills mutations and verb forms the way Celtic grammar actually works, plus reading, listening, speech-recognition speaking practice, and daily word games.

blasapp.com/scots-gaelic
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

The Gaelic college on Skye — short courses, immersion weeks, and full degrees taught entirely through Gaelic, including distance learning options.

smo.uhi.ac.uk

Dictionaries & Reference

For looking up a word, checking a spelling, or hearing how something's actually pronounced.

Am Faclair Beag

A free, thorough Gaelic-English dictionary with audio pronunciations, grammar notes, and maps showing where a word is used.

faclair.com
Omniglot — Useful Gaelic Phrases

A handy page of everyday phrases with audio, useful for a quick reference alongside the grammar page here.

omniglot.com/language/phrases/gaelic.php

Listening & Media

For hearing the language spoken naturally, once you've got some basics down.

Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh

A long-running BBC Radio nan Gàidheal series — short weekly "letters" written specifically for learners, also available as a podcast.

bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w4c3

Organisations

The bodies behind Gaelic development and education in Scotland.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig

Scotland's national Gaelic development body — funding, education policy, and a good starting point for finding local classes.

gaidhlig.scot
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