Really liking this, doing Duolingo and although I’m a French and German teacher I’m struggling finding someone, anyone to give me some rules for Gaelic! Jason you’re a god-send!! 😊
Halò. ‘S e Seòras an t-ainm a th’ orm. Tha mi à Alba (I hope I got that right!). I decided at the age of 54 that it was about time I learned how to speak my mother tongue as it wasn’t taught in school when I was growing up. It’s insanely difficult (made worse by cognitive difficulties due to MS), but incredibly rewarding and I’m having a ball. Tha Gàidhlig na cànan glè bhrèagha. Mòran taing, Jason. 🙏🏻😎🏴
Hi Jason! I recently took a trip to Prince Edward Island and I made it a quest of mine to find some evidence of Scottish Gaelic on the island. I went to a museum and found a book of the old testament I believe written entirely in Gaelic! Then I went to a Scottish heritage presentation to learn about the Scottish Settlers and how they brought Gaelic to Canada way back. Finally while walking through downtown Charlottetown, I found a plaque outside of an old church written in English, French, Mi'kmaq, and yes... Scottish Gaelic! It is so cool that this amazing language still holds a significant presence in this country with it still being widely spoken in Nova Scotia. I thought you might find this little story interesting 😁
Ein tolles, sehr gut verständliches Video zu Dingen, die wir oft / regelmäßig getan haben in schottisch-gälischer Sprache. Großartig und unterhaltsam. Tapadh leibh.
I'm learning Gaelic through English (with a Spanish "head") I can't thank you enough for all these explanations, but I'll try. Tha mi cho taingeil. Thank you. Gracias.
Same!!! It's so funny to see some similarities or at least little things that lead me to be able to remember. Sometimes I fill in with Spanish by accident when I forgot a Gaelic word.
Hey Jason, just wanted to say that now I recognize your voice anywhere, my boyfriend has been taking your youtube classes and he loves them. And now we always say gle mhath everwhere, heheh thanks for being a great teacher and for sharing the knowledge.
Definitely hard not to slip a mi in there after bhithinn...😀 glad you covered that. So natural in Gaelic to throw in a mi when talking about things you have done...dh'ol mi, dh'fhuair mi, dh'ith mi and so on. Just finished the foundations course on your website so haven't seen any of the you tube stuff for a while. Lots to catch up on. Mòran taing...👍
Thank you for these videos. I've always leanrt languages like this. I miss this way of explaining structures in modern courses. I find them essential. They are the foundation to go from. Also, you have a talent to make this fun and that's the best way to keep the lesson in our memory. Wish I had someone like you speaking, excercizing Gaelic with me. Here in the Highlands of Bavaria, chances to meet a Gaelic speaking person are about the same as running into a unicorn.
I saw your video with the 8 words. I found it interesting when you underlined th 1st 2 letters "Di" You explained that in gaelic it sounds like the letter "j." I think it would be helpful for beginners to have you do that with similar words. Hearing it didn't help me. When you explained it It did help.
Hi Andy. I hope your weekend went well. 🙂 I agree, calling attention to little things like that can be helpful. I re-shot those videos recently and called more attention to them using a green marker. Once I get those videos up, let me know if it makes things clear enough. 🙂
Sorry for more questions: so how do you distinguish 'would' (I used to in the past everyday and often) from the conditional 'would' (I would do something IF ...something else)? Thanks.
Wonderfully helpful, as always....and yes, the ah-ha (or would that be ceart math cha...lol) moments do happen with the way you teach. I do miniatures and handmade books on my channel, and made a kit of historic miniature books (combo!)...one of which was a journal from the 1800's in Gaidhlig, and kept getting distracted while creating the kit in Photoshop because I was recognizing so many words and phrases. Made me realize I had learned more than it feels like I have so far, thanks to you, if that makes sense. I talk about it in the video how-to for the kit, especially the spelling/pronunciation barrier for English speakers trying to use phonetics....just don't. :P The way you pointed out aid being itch just now is super helpful, since my brain then connected itch and first aid as a mnemonic, which I really hope sticks! My question though is, would your other example become a' char-brog or a' brog-char? :D Tapadh leibh, a charaid!
Hey Jason, feasgar math. I may have asked this before, but what is the difference between using 'iad' and 'iadsan' in a sentence? Tapadh leat. Have a safe and restful Memorial Day holiday; missing that here in Alba...
Greetings Jason, Your videos have been quite helpful in learning Gaelic, going from no knowledge to having a much greater understanding of Gaelic over the past 6 months. It has been fairly easy until now. But I am really struggling with the use of am, an, an-t, e. There is something basic that I seem to have missed and I often use the wrong one or put them in the wrong place in a sentence. I would happily sign up for some lessons but I understand you are not taking any new students.
Off topic...if that is ok. I love your necklace. I've been admiring it over many videos. Can you share with us (me) what it is and what it represents? I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. I love your videos. Thank you.
I don't know if it is ok to answer something that wasn't directed to me, but I noticed it too. I think it's a kind of necklace version of the vikings arm rings.
@@LB341_ Thank you for responding. I've since learned that it is called a Torc. His was handmade by a friend out of brass or bronze. The heads are foxes. He even says that it turns his neck green. I still love it!
A Dheisean. Tapadh leat air a son! I wonder what the distinction would be between bhithinn a' cluich and chluichinn. I know it’s a question of aspect but what would you say the difference is? My teacher is reluctant to allow the continuous forms so we're well schooled in bhithinn, bhiodh tu, etc. Ach Tha mi glè thaingeil do Cheòlas ann an Uibhist a Deas airson cursaichean zoom ann an gluasad-sluaighe!
Weirdly enough, Irish uses 'tú' normally and 'thú' occasionally for grammatical reasons, while Gàidhlig uses 'thu' normally and 'tu' occasionally for grammatical reasons. I have always wondered what led the languages to create rules that are the exact opposite of one another.
Halò! So, it's kind of like saying "used to" in English? I.e. Do you play rugby? I used to play rugby at university. Am bi thu a' cluich rugbaidh? Bhithinn a' cluich rugbaidh aig an oilthigh. Am I getting that? 🤔😊 Thank you!
Heya Traveller. Good to see you. 🙂 Yes, it can be used in that way: Bhithinn a' coiseachd dhan sgoil nuair a bha mi òg. (I would walk to school when I was young) Although it doesn't use the phrase 'used to,' it still communicates a very similar idea, to my eye. Nice!
I am a new beginner and love your videos but tend to get confused and lost is there a specific order I should watch your videos so that I don’t get lost.
Hello Margaret! Nice to hear from you today. 🙂 I would recommend my 'Get Started with Scottish Gaelic' Playlist first. It'll start you building up your foundation quickly. Enjoy the rest of your day!
@@CairnsG Ah, I'm glad to hear things are going well over there. 🙂 It's a sunny day here in Maine. I think Duolingo is a nice way to take the first step or two on your Gaelic journey. I think of it as putting the key into the car's ignition. It's the first step but it won't take you fully to your destination (spontaneous fluency, as I see it). Some folk seem to like the competitive aspect and others like the convenience of an app. It'll help you tune your ear to how native speakers sound for sure. 🙂 Do you use Duolingo yourself?
I know it's not really relevant to this video, but how would I call someone adorable in gaelic? I can't find a word that means anything like adorable or cute anywhere.
Bhithinn a' gabhail cofaidh a h-uile mhadainn aig an taigh. Dà chupa, chupa dhubh. Cuideachd, bhithinn a' cluich rugbaidh ANNS an...taigh. 😂😂. Ach, bhithinn ag ithe brochan seoclaid a h-uile latha aig an obair airson lunch break le hama, càise, agus ubhal. A bheil sin neònach? 'S docha🤔 🤣
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Top Man Jason. Brilliant Teacher. Every school should have a Jason.
Such a great teacher.
Tapadh leat, a charaid! I'm glad the video was useful to you. 🙂
Who gives a thumbs down for such a wonderful lesson? Thanks so much, Jason, very instructive and pleasurable.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching and I'm glad it was useful to you. 🙂
Nothing like an attractive man teaching a language. 👌🏻💚
And in the way he speaks it sounds so sexy 😂.
I will watch it again Jason and learn so much from you always Jason you teach me so much.
Absorbing,simplified and entertaining!This is why you’re a wonderful teacher, a’charaid❤️
Mòran taing, a Laura! 🙂
"It's an ancient Gàidhlig word: 'a' dràibheadh'." Barely a minute in, and I'm laughing while learning.
same dude
😂 my other favorite ancient word is fòn
Thank you Jason 😊
Please never stop doing you
My pleasure, Dawn. Thank you for watching. 🙂 I will do my best!
Really liking this, doing Duolingo and although I’m a French and German teacher I’m struggling finding someone, anyone to give me some rules for Gaelic! Jason you’re a god-send!! 😊
Halò. ‘S e Seòras an t-ainm a th’ orm. Tha mi à Alba (I hope I got that right!). I decided at the age of 54 that it was about time I learned how to speak my mother tongue as it wasn’t taught in school when I was growing up. It’s insanely difficult (made worse by cognitive difficulties due to MS), but incredibly rewarding and I’m having a ball. Tha Gàidhlig na cànan glè bhrèagha. Mòran taing, Jason. 🙏🏻😎🏴
I love this guy. I could listen to him all day long. Just starting out on my Gaelic journey. This is so helpful.
Hi Jason! I recently took a trip to Prince Edward Island and I made it a quest of mine to find some evidence of Scottish Gaelic on the island. I went to a museum and found a book of the old testament I believe written entirely in Gaelic! Then I went to a Scottish heritage presentation to learn about the Scottish Settlers and how they brought Gaelic to Canada way back. Finally while walking through downtown Charlottetown, I found a plaque outside of an old church written in English, French, Mi'kmaq, and yes... Scottish Gaelic! It is so cool that this amazing language still holds a significant presence in this country with it still being widely spoken in Nova Scotia. I thought you might find this little story interesting 😁
Hey Jason. Thanks for the shout out lol.
lmaoooo
Ein tolles, sehr gut verständliches Video zu Dingen, die wir oft / regelmäßig getan haben in schottisch-gälischer Sprache. Großartig und unterhaltsam. Tapadh leibh.
World’s coolest t-shirt!
Another pearl of wisdom explained so well.
Tapadh leat, a Phauline! I'm glad it clarified things for you. 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
Nice one, thanks. "All aboard the shoe!" LOL
Hah! What a mental image. 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
I really appreciate your way of teaching patterns of Gàidhlig. I have had a few aha! moments after watching your videos.
I am still doing ulster irish☘... but, i WILL remember you!!! And--- learn scottish with you!!!❤❤❤
Bròg! And trying to stay awake for 8am Psychology classes? I feel Seen, lol.
This is so clearly explained; really helpful, thank you ❤️.
Brògan spaideil bhon cho-op, ma ‘s e do thoile!
@@bogsacheann240 😁
I'm learning Gaelic through English (with a Spanish "head") I can't thank you enough for all these explanations, but I'll try. Tha mi cho taingeil. Thank you. Gracias.
Same!!! It's so funny to see some similarities or at least little things that lead me to be able to remember. Sometimes I fill in with Spanish by accident when I forgot a Gaelic word.
I’ve always wanted to learn Scottish Gaelic
And watching your videos made it not only easy but really fun 😁😁
Keep doing what your doing
Hey Jason, just wanted to say that now I recognize your voice anywhere, my boyfriend has been taking your youtube classes and he loves them. And now we always say gle mhath everwhere, heheh thanks for being a great teacher and for sharing the knowledge.
Myself and the fiance do the same lol. We get some odd looks at the store when we sprinkle bits of Gaelic into the conversation
Awesome! 🙂
been watching these videos for a long time now and the gh, bh, th, mh, dh and ch always slaps me in the face.
As always, your lessons are truly helpful!
Tapadh leat! 🙂
Definitely hard not to slip a mi in there after bhithinn...😀 glad you covered that. So natural in Gaelic to throw in a mi when talking about things you have done...dh'ol mi, dh'fhuair mi, dh'ith mi and so on. Just finished the foundations course on your website so haven't seen any of the you tube stuff for a while. Lots to catch up on. Mòran taing...👍
Hi Jason! Someone on an Outlander Facebook group was asking about learning Scottish Gaelic and I recommended your channel!!!!
Thanks for taking the time to do this. Maybe I'll be able to comment fluently in Gaidhlig some day. Moran tang.
Thank you for these videos. I've always leanrt languages like this. I miss this way of explaining structures in modern courses. I find them essential. They are the foundation to go from.
Also, you have a talent to make this fun and that's the best way to keep the lesson in our memory. Wish I had someone like you speaking, excercizing Gaelic with me. Here in the Highlands of Bavaria, chances to meet a Gaelic speaking person are about the same as running into a unicorn.
great Video Jason and I will watch it again to learn.
Cheers Jason. I'm scottish and decided to try learn some words to pass on to my wee yins as they get older. Hope you're well mate.
Thanks Jason 👍🏼
I saw your video with the 8 words. I found it interesting when you underlined th 1st 2 letters "Di" You explained that in gaelic it sounds like the letter "j."
I think it would be helpful for beginners to have you do that with similar words. Hearing it didn't help me. When you explained it It did help.
Hi Andy. I hope your weekend went well. 🙂
I agree, calling attention to little things like that can be helpful. I re-shot those videos recently and called more attention to them using a green marker. Once I get those videos up, let me know if it makes things clear enough. 🙂
In hiberno english we use 'used to' to indicate past continuous actions e.g. I used to play rugby at school.
I saw that Bruce Fummey gave you a shoutout in his May 22nd video on learning Gaelic. He also said to turn down that guitar! Too funny!
Sorry for more questions: so how do you distinguish 'would' (I used to in the past everyday and often) from the conditional 'would' (I would do something IF ...something else)? Thanks.
Thank you Jason - so helpful
My pleasure, Anthony. I'm glad it helped clarify things for you. 🙂 Have a good week!
Wonderfully helpful, as always....and yes, the ah-ha (or would that be ceart math cha...lol) moments do happen with the way you teach. I do miniatures and handmade books on my channel, and made a kit of historic miniature books (combo!)...one of which was a journal from the 1800's in Gaidhlig, and kept getting distracted while creating the kit in Photoshop because I was recognizing so many words and phrases. Made me realize I had learned more than it feels like I have so far, thanks to you, if that makes sense. I talk about it in the video how-to for the kit, especially the spelling/pronunciation barrier for English speakers trying to use phonetics....just don't. :P The way you pointed out aid being itch just now is super helpful, since my brain then connected itch and first aid as a mnemonic, which I really hope sticks! My question though is, would your other example become a' char-brog or a' brog-char? :D Tapadh leibh, a charaid!
I had to laugh out loud when you suggested not using phonetics with Gaelic.
Keep up the great work!
Thank goodness you mentioned coffee!!! Lol
Mmmm, cofaidh. ☕ 🙂
Has helped alot.
Hey Jason, feasgar math. I may have asked this before, but what is the difference between using 'iad' and 'iadsan' in a sentence? Tapadh leat. Have a safe and restful Memorial Day holiday; missing that here in Alba...
Bhithinn a' cluich rugbaidh aig an sgoile.
Btw , how about 'Ealasaid'? A very gaelic name, among many others.
Excellent videos which I re-watch.
epic pog vid thanks for explaining
Greetings Jason, Your videos have been quite helpful in learning Gaelic, going from no knowledge to having a much greater understanding of Gaelic over the past 6 months. It has been fairly easy until now. But I am really struggling with the use of am, an, an-t, e. There is something basic that I seem to have missed and I often use the wrong one or put them in the wrong place in a sentence. I would happily sign up for some lessons but I understand you are not taking any new students.
Off topic...if that is ok. I love your necklace. I've been admiring it over many videos. Can you share with us (me) what it is and what it represents? I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. I love your videos. Thank you.
I don't know if it is ok to answer something that wasn't directed to me, but I noticed it too. I think it's a kind of necklace version of the vikings arm rings.
@@LB341_ Thank you for responding. I've since learned that it is called a Torc. His was handmade by a friend out of brass or bronze. The heads are foxes. He even says that it turns his neck green. I still love it!
Thanks very much for your video and keeping this beautiful language alive. Glè mhath 👍😉
(Is that an actual midge on your shirt? Lol)
Tapadh leat! I'm doing what I can for Gàidhlig. 🙂 I think it's a locust, although I'm not 100% sure. Take care and enjoy your day!
A Dheisean. Tapadh leat air a son! I wonder what the distinction would be between bhithinn a' cluich and chluichinn. I know it’s a question of aspect but what would you say the difference is? My teacher is reluctant to allow the continuous forms so we're well schooled in bhithinn, bhiodh tu, etc. Ach Tha mi glè thaingeil do Cheòlas ann an Uibhist a Deas airson cursaichean zoom ann an gluasad-sluaighe!
You are so cheerful today :-D Question: Am biodh TU - the same as THU ? Is there a difference?
I can't help it - I just love Gàidhlig. 🙂 No difference, they're the same word. Nicely done and nice to see you today, Nancy. Enjoy your weekend!
@@GaelicwithJason was wondering about tu vs thu myself, thanks. :)
Weirdly enough, Irish uses 'tú' normally and 'thú' occasionally for grammatical reasons, while Gàidhlig uses 'thu' normally and 'tu' occasionally for grammatical reasons. I have always wondered what led the languages to create rules that are the exact opposite of one another.
Halò! So, it's kind of like saying "used to" in English? I.e. Do you play rugby? I used to play rugby at university. Am bi thu a' cluich rugbaidh? Bhithinn a' cluich rugbaidh aig an oilthigh. Am I getting that? 🤔😊 Thank you!
Hey Jason--is the 'bhithinn' sorta kinda like saying 'I used to' ...(do whatever)?
Heya Traveller. Good to see you. 🙂 Yes, it can be used in that way:
Bhithinn a' coiseachd dhan sgoil nuair a bha mi òg. (I would walk to school when I was young)
Although it doesn't use the phrase 'used to,' it still communicates a very similar idea, to my eye.
Nice!
thanx for you NOT crazy longhaired bro, sincerely !
I am a new beginner and love your videos but tend to get confused and lost is there a specific order I should watch your videos so that I don’t get lost.
Hello Margaret! Nice to hear from you today. 🙂 I would recommend my 'Get Started with Scottish Gaelic' Playlist first. It'll start you building up your foundation quickly.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
@@GaelicwithJason Moran taing
@Gaelic With Jason is the dulling Scottish Gaelic good for learning it? Because there are somethings that I think are wrong but I’m not sure.
Hello Cairns. I hope your morning is a pleasant one. 🙂 I don't quite follow what you're saying. What do you mean by 'dulling'?
I meant duolingo so sorry
My morning well thank you I really like what you are doing for the language
My morning is well thank you I meant
@@CairnsG Ah, I'm glad to hear things are going well over there. 🙂 It's a sunny day here in Maine.
I think Duolingo is a nice way to take the first step or two on your Gaelic journey. I think of it as putting the key into the car's ignition. It's the first step but it won't take you fully to your destination (spontaneous fluency, as I see it). Some folk seem to like the competitive aspect and others like the convenience of an app. It'll help you tune your ear to how native speakers sound for sure. 🙂 Do you use Duolingo yourself?
I know it's not really relevant to this video, but how would I call someone adorable in gaelic? I can't find a word that means anything like adorable or cute anywhere.
Hi Lewis. *Snog* would definitely do the trick for that. 🙂 Take care and enjoy your weekend.
So, if I want to say : "you would be ..." , I have to say: "Bhiodh tu (a'cluich rugbaidh na h-uile latha)"?
Móran taing, a Jason!
Bhithinn a' gabhail cofaidh a h-uile mhadainn aig an taigh. Dà chupa, chupa dhubh. Cuideachd, bhithinn a' cluich rugbaidh ANNS an...taigh. 😂😂. Ach, bhithinn ag ithe brochan seoclaid a h-uile latha aig an obair airson lunch break le hama, càise, agus ubhal. A bheil sin neònach? 'S docha🤔 🤣
It looks like a wooden shoe on wheels!
"a h-uile latha » sounds like the French « oh la la » ;-) Your lesson is excellent. Thanks Jason, you rule!
Yes it does! I like little reminders like that. Helps a lot. Thanks 🤣