Are you fluent in GAELIC?

[Scottish_Republican]

Originally Posted by Polwarth

And I've replied in different threads that I do not speak Gaelic, nor have any interest in learning.

That's a shame Polwarth, I would have expected better from you.

Ignorance is not something to be proud of, particularly when something is part of your culture whether you want to admit it or not. And it is part of Scots culture - even Lowlanders'.

[ArgyllChick]

I'm trying my best to learn scottish gaelic, but it's extremely hard since i don't live in Scotland. I have no real teacher, but i do want to learn as much as i can of the language. I think it's important to learn it....but thats just me.

~~A.C.~~

[Polwarth]

Originally Posted by Scottish_Republican

That's a shame Polwarth, I would have expected better from you.

Ignorance is not something to be proud of, particularly when something is part of your culture whether you want to admit it or not. And it is part of Scots culture - even Lowlanders'.

I am not 'proud of being ignorant'. I know I am NOT ignorant... not wanting to to learn the Gaelic disnae mek me ignorant. I was asked a direct question about whether I spoke Gaelic. My answer was that I did not and that I (that's me, mahsel, personally, moi... geddit?) had no interest in LEARNING Gaelic. That does not mean I do not want the language to continue, merely that I do not care to learn it. OK? Ahm too busy tryin tae ensure mah AIN language isnae wan o the disappearin wans.

PS: I would also point out that I made the comment way back in 2006.

[Fuathas]

I don't get it why Polwarth should be ignorant just because she chooses not to learn Gaelic?

there's been always more than one language in Scotland and all is good as long we all acknowledge the others and not shun them.

@argyllchick, living not in Scotland is no excuse, you can find resources and people galore. Mostly learners though I have to admit.

edit: fluent.

[ArgyllChick]

Originally Posted by Fuathas

@argyllchick, living not in Scotland is no excuse, you can find resources and people galore. Mostly learners though I have to admit.

I have tried to find some, and all i can find are CDs and such with Gaelic on it. I haven't found anywhere that teaches it.

[Fuathas]

Originally Posted by ArgyllChick

I have tried to find some, and all i can find are CDs and such with Gaelic on it. I haven't found anywhere that teaches it.

Where are you located? in the US, I assume? try and contact the An Comunn Gaidhealachd America The Gaelic Language in North America - ACGA

they organize immersion weekends and weeks. you'll find a list of study groups and other resources.

[ArgyllChick]

Originally Posted by Fuathas

Where are you located? in the US, I assume? try and contact the An Comunn Gaidhealachd America The Gaelic Language in North America - ACGA

they organize immersion weekends and weeks. you'll find a list of study groups and other resources.

I thank ye for that. It looks most helpful! It even has distance learning place. I thank ye again.