TIP/GAB LEVEL 1 - the beginner level, does not employ reading, writing, or explanations of grammar for the course. Learning is completely oral and Gaelic will be the only language employed or allowed in the classroom. Learning is activity based, making extensive use of props and creative play in a relaxed and fun setting. Curriculum concentrates on the home environment and day-to-day activities.

TIP/GAB LEVEL 2 is available to students once they are able to comfortably carry on simple conversation about day-to-day matters. At this level, we combine reading and writing with oral learning and practice to deepen and broaden knowledge and ability. In addition to broadening abilities in regular conversation, we will work with assigned readings (involving both narrative and poetry), story creation and interpretation, and more structured oral discussion and presentation. Gaelic will be the only language employed or allowed in the classroom.

Instructors:

Hector MacNeil, MA, Celtic Studies, St.Francis Xavier University, Gaelic Program Director, Gaelic College. Hector has been very involved in Gaelic promotion over the years, both in the classroom and in the community. He served as the founding President of Comhairle Na Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia), founding Chairperson of Comunn Fèis An Eilein and Board Member for the Celtic Colours International Festival. He has been teaching Gaelic language and song at the Gaelic College and at Cape Breton University since 1989.

 

Angus Mac Leod, from Goose Cove, Cape Breton learned his Gaelic from local elders, classes and workshops and through course work at Cape Breton University. For the past several years he has been teaching language and song locally and at Fèisean throughout Cape Breton. This past year, Angus has been teaching community based courses employing the TIP immersion methodology in three separate communities in Cape Breton.