Michelle Learns Gaelic

In this episode, I explore the reasons why it is so hard for learners to get proper pronunciation training in Gaelic.  Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn amBeinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode of Michelle Learns Gaelic, I share some of my thoughts on Duolingo.  We all know there are pros and cons, but sometimes articulating them out loud can help us make a more active decision about whether the app is really suiting our needs and helping us achieve our goals.New Gàidhlig word for this episode: cailleach-oidhche (the common owl)....what kind of owl is Duo anyway??Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn amBeinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

Welcome!  This episode is a short episode about myself, my motivations, and what you can expect from future episodes.I'll be uploading bi-weekly on Wednesdays, but may move to weekly in the future.  Subscribe and keep your notifications on, so that you don't miss an episode.Also, please check out the socials for Gàidhlig-related content - and let me all about your Gàidhlig learning journey, as well!Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn amBeinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

Halò, a charaid! Are you learning Gàidhlig?  Do you feel stuck in the beginning or intermediate stages of your learning journey and like you’ll just never be able to improve?  Do you have questions about the language or the learning process that you seem to not be able to get answers to?  If so, you are not alone.  My name is Michelle Hughes and on “Michelle Learns Gàidhlig”, I’ll be sharing with you my journey to fluency.I’ll be exploring topics such as: -Is immersion learning the best way to learn?-Is Duolingo actually useful?and more!Find me on Instagram and Tiktok @MichelleLovesGaelic. Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn amBeinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World