... Donald points out the relative infrequency of his writing in the language as a feature amongst fluent speakers who normally practise their literacy through English, so writing is often a translation from #Gaelic in his head to English on the page...
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In Part 1 Donald talks about his family background and upbringing, first in East Kilbride and then in Ness, Isle of Lewis. He also talks about community and school influences and how they affected his acquisition of #Gaelic ... Subtitles available.
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Tha Dòmhnall S Moireach Donald S Murray a' bruidhinn mun bheatha aige mar thidsear agus an uair sin mar sgrìobhadair agus mar a bhios e a' cumail suas a chuid Ghàidhlig, is e a' fuireach a-nis ann an Sealltainn, fad' air falbh bho Nis, far an do thog e i.

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Lewis-man Donald S Murray Donald S Murray is a Shetland resident. As an established writer, mostly in English, how does he keep his #Gaelic going while living away from the Ness community where he acquired it?

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Video direct: A short documentary about a meeting of the Uist and Barra Children's Parliament. Created by a young bilingual school student.

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Finally, Norman reflects on the complex interplay and relationships between #Gaelic and English, and on various ways in which bilingualism can be viewed. In emphasising its benefits he counsels against the dangers of a monolingual “English ghetto”...

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We welcome participation and contributions from speakers, learners, and researchers of any age and stage in multiple languages from all over the globe! ... Marina is bilingual in English and Portuguese, and is also studying French and Mandarin in school.
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Norman reflects on the varied influences of others, from backstreet singers to Billy Connolly, and discusses figures and trends in various art forms, and offers his opinions. He also recites a recently composed example of his own poetry. Optional subtitles
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'... In former times geographical horizons may have been much closer in comparison with the global awareness and contacts modern connectivity enables, yet the latter may not lead to a sense of greater connectedness...'

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'During February and March the wellbeing and #Gaelic groups spent an interesting time sharing our thoughts about the place of North Uist, based on the key findings of the Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath 2023 Community Survey.'

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Norman goes on to trace his educational journey, with customary vivid detail and illustrative anecdote 😄, through primary schools in Lochaber, Benbecula, Glasgow, and on to Bellahouston Academy and Glasgow University. Auto-translatable subtitles on offer.
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“Every Gael knows who he is.” Norman talks about his genealogy, on both sides of the family, and how these family networks played an important part in his early upbringing in Glasgow, Lochaber, and Benbecula... Auto-translatable #Gaelic subtitles enabled.

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Video direct - with subtitling and transcript options: And finally... Tommy and Betty share memories of more recent times, when a thatched house was converted into a hostel for tourists, under Betty's mother's care...

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