New Language Series Begins Teaching Scots Gaelic
SEATTLE - The Gaelic language of Scotland is the source of some of the greatest music, literature, and poetry of Europe. It inspires great enthusiasm and love from Gaels and non-Gaels worldwide. Slighe nan Gaidheal, the Seattle-area Gaelic language and cultural society, promotes the language through its ongoing program Zero to Gaelic, a series of periodic Gaelic Intensive Days.
On November 12, they offer an opportunity for total beginners to join the program, as they start a new annual cycle. There are also openings at two higher levels for newcomers who are already studying the language.
The Intensive will be held in Seattle at University Heights Center for the Community (5031 University Way NE). The cost for each intensive is $30 for members of Slighe nan Gaidheal, and $40 for non-members. Classes begin at 9:30 AM and run to 4 PM.
November was the traditional first month of the ancient Celtic calendar and Slighe nan Gaidheal is kicking off their “New Year” with a special guest - Donnie MacDonald from the Isle of Lewis, who now lives in California. He and his musical partner James Keigher of Ireland perform and record extensively as the duo Men of Worth. Donnie will be working with the intermediate group.
The second visiting presenter is Rosemary McCormack from Canada. She is originally from South Uist and lived many years in Cape Breton. With her husband Brian, she founded B&R Enterprises, a project to preserve the Gaelic songs and culture of Canada. Rosemary, a native speaker, will teach the advanced class.
Richard Hill, one of the founders of Slighe nan Gaidheal, is the third presenter. He is a Seattle resident who has been teaching Gaelic for more than 20 years. He will be introducing Gaelic to the beginners’ group.
For more information, and to register for the session on November 12 contact: Slighe nan Gaidheal, PO Box 31834, Seattle, Washington 98103. Visit: www.slighe.com, e-mail: edcomm@slighe.com, or call (206) 903-9452 (message phone).
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