SpeakGaelic returns to TV screens to inspire and keep the language alive

A flagship studying program is again for a brand new season to information and encourage the following era of Welsh audio system.

The brand new collection of BBC Alba’s SpeakGaelic is again on TV for anybody who needs to be taught the language or brush up on their expertise.

This season focuses on serving to extra superior learners discover the language additional and enhance their pronunciation and vocabulary.

There might be a spread of audio system of various talents, from native Welsh audio system to enthusiastic first-time learners who develop their expertise over time.

Presenter Pleasure Dunlop, who’s studying Welsh herself, will introduce phrases and phrases on on a regular basis matters resembling well being and well-being, cooking, sports activities and the atmosphere.

Ms Dunlop, founder and conductor of the Alba Choir, mentioned: “I’m very excited for the return of SpeakGaelic and to take our courageous college students on their Welsh journeys to a brand new degree.

“It’s a nice pleasure to be concerned on this versatile venture and to really feel that we’re supporting a complete new era of latest audio system.

“Their enthusiasm and love for the course is contagious and I hope it conjures up others to take step one on their studying journey.”

Scotland’s high TikTok influencer joins SpeakGaelic

This 12 months, Gaul activist and explorer Calum MacLean might be featured all through the collection to take viewers on extraordinary adventures round Scotland.

Mr Maclean, recently named Scotland’s top TikTok influencerHe mentioned: “I am so completely satisfied to be again on the street, exploring Scotland and assembly folks from throughout.

“I additionally actually get pleasure from connecting occasions and locations with the Welsh language and assembly different Welsh audio system.

“From parkour to dinosaur footprints and Morris’ dance, there’s nothing I would not strive at the least as soon as.”

A free on-line course is now out there alongside the TV collection, together with new episodes of the SpeakGaelic podcast by John Urquhart.

These may be discovered BBC VoicesNew weekly episodes of SpeakGaelic Additional might be out there within the coming months.