Editing Scottish Gaelic

The '''Scottish Gaelic''' course on [[Main Page|Duolingo]] is designed for [[Languages for English Speakers|English speakers]] who want to learn the beautiful and historical language of Scotland. This course teaches you the basics of the language, including pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar rules, all through interactive lessons and exercises.

== Course Details ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Language'''
!'''Scottish Gaelic'''
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|'''Target Language'''
|English to Scottish Gaelic
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|'''Number of Skills'''
|38 Skills (as of 2025)
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|'''Leveling Up'''
|5 Crowns per Skill (max)
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|'''Progress Path'''
|Basic → Intermediate → Advanced
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|'''Stories Available'''
|No stories (yet!)
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|'''Audio'''
|Full audio for pronunciation
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|'''Duolingo Owl'''
|Wearing a kilt!
|}

== What You'll Learn ==

* '''Pronunciation:''' Scottish Gaelic has a unique set of sounds, and the course focuses heavily on helping learners master the pronunciation from the very start.
* '''Grammar:''' The course introduces important grammatical structures like the use of "lenition" (softening of consonants), word order, and the use of articles.
* '''Vocabulary:''' You’ll start with simple words (like numbers, colors, and greetings) and move on to more complex vocabulary, including Gaelic cultural terms.

== Tips for Success ==

* '''Focus on listening practice''': Scottish Gaelic pronunciation can be tricky at first, so it's important to practice the listening exercises to get the sounds right.
* '''Use the [[Duolingo Dictionary]]''': Some words in Scottish Gaelic can have multiple meanings depending on the context. The Duolingo dictionary feature can help clear up confusion.
* '''Embrace the cultural aspects''': Scottish Gaelic is not just a language; it’s deeply tied to Scotland’s history and culture. Learning phrases like “Slàinte mhath!” (Good health!) can make the language feel more alive.

== Common Phrases ==

* '''[[Ciamar a tha thu?]]''' – How are you?
* '''[[Tapadh leat]]''' – Thank you
* '''[[Slàinte mhath!]]''' – Cheers! (Good health!)
* '''[[Tha mi toilichte faicinn thu]]''' – Nice to meet you

== Trivia ==

* The Scottish Gaelic language is known for its poetic and musical quality, often being used in traditional Scottish songs and poems.
* While the language is considered endangered, efforts to revive it are ongoing, including in schools and through Duolingo’s courses.
* The course on Duolingo is relatively new but growing in popularity among learners of Celtic languages