Conversation Plus (360G-BNG-2324_3050)

Conversation Plus will build on the highly successful Còmhradh is Ceistean session utilising the strengths of the online learning offer to allow learners to consolidate their language skills with additional support in between classes.  Through these sessions the project aims resolve that issue which we have found improves their Gaelic skills. Another feature that we would like to include is guest speakers to provide sessions on a wide range of topics chosen by our learners to encourage them to improve their language skills and further explore Gaelic culture, both traditional and contemporary aspects. Finally, for our adult learners, we would like to provide 4 larger scale learning events this year.  Using our online learning platforms, learners can come together to explore their language skills with tutors from a variety of regions.  Allowing them to discover the depth and richness to the Gaelic language through differing dialects. Also, we hope to widen access to Gaelic learning for the next generation.  Through this project our Gaelic Bookbug sessions would allow us to support parents and pre5 learners to begin their Gaelic journey.  To support our family learning, we hope to provide language classes for parents of children joining Gaelic Primary Schools across Glasgow (P1).  Securing and increasing the Gaelic community for years to come. In line with our commitment to bring a CLD approach to Gaelic learning, we would look for funding for 20 individuals to take part in a level across the year. These places would be allocated to those meeting any one of the following criteria: ·         Adults living within the most deprived areas in Glasgow (most deprived 10% as recorded by the SIMD) ·         Adults from Minority Ethnic communities ·         Young adults that meet the criteria for Young People’s Guarantee ·         Young adult that are care experienced Funding would allow those participating the opportunity to complete SpeakGaelic A1 Part 1 and 2.  This is an innovative element of Conversation Plus to widen access to Gaelic learning to communities in Glasgow that may experience barriers to engaging with our programmes.  By eliminating financial barriers, especially during the cost of living crisis and proactively recruiting from underrepresented communities we strive for inclusivity within our Gaelic learning programmes. In addition to this, we would like to deliver taster sessions in community venues across Glasgow. Tutors would provide informal learning in a warm and relaxed atmosphere to give an insight into the Gaelic language and encourage interest in our formalised learning programmes and the Gaelic community as a whole. Còmhradh is Ceistean has proven that we can attract and retain increasing audiences both in Scotland and internationally, this established online community would be the backbone of project and we would hope that the experienced learners would support the new learners.  With a view to increase their language skills and foster a love of Gaelic community and culture.