Yn Skimmee Gaelgagh

The Manx Language Service


Ta Yn Skimmee Gaelgagh cur lessoonyn ny Gaelgey da dy chooilley scoill Vannin.

Yn Skimmee Gaelgagh (The Manx Language Service) provides Manx Gaelic lessons to all of the Isle of Man's schools.

Cre'n vondeish jeh gynsagh Gaelg?

She yn ghlare ashoonagh Vannin y Ghaelg ta foast goll er loayrt as ta foast ry-akin er feiy'n ellan. Myr glare vio, ta'n Ghaelg cur da paitçhyn caa dy ghoaill vondeish jeh gynsagh glare elley bentyn rish y teihll sheshoil ta dy jeeragh mygeayrt-y-moo.

Why learn Manx at school?

Manx Gaelic is the Isle of Man's official national language still spoken and visible throughout the island's communities. As a modern language, Manx offers learners a chance to capitalise on the benefits of learning a second language relevant to their immediate social context.

Cuin oddys paitçhyn goaill toshiaght lesh y Ghaelg ayns scoill?

Ta paitçhyn bunscoill goaill toshiaght lesh y Ghaelg ayns Bleïn 4 as tannaghtyn gynsagh ee derrey Bleïn 6. Ta'n Ghaelg er ny çhebbal myr cooish ayns ard-scoill, neesht, raad ta reih ec paitçhyn dy yannoo teisht undinagh, cadjin (TCG), ny ard (ATG).

When can children start learning Manx at school?

Primary school children begin studying Manx in Year 4 and continue through to Year 6. Manx is also offered as an option at secondary school where pupils can choose to take both foundation, general (GCSE), and advanced (A Level) certificates.

C'raad oddym feddyn tooilley fys mychione y Ghaelg ayns scoillyn?

Ta tooilley fys mychione ynsagh formoil ny Gaelgey ayns Mannin ry-gheddyn er duillagyn yn ynnyd-eggey shoh. My vees feyshtyn erbee ayd mysh yn çhirveish ain, son shickyrys, cur çhaghteraght dooin trooid yn duillag coreggyrtys ain.

How can I find out more about Manx language in schools?

Further information about the formal teaching of Manx in the Isle of Man can be found throughout these pages. If you have any questions at all about the services we provide please do get in touch with our team via our contact page.

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