The Highland Council ~ Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd

Starting out 2

In order to help the teacher, it may be useful to find out what teaching aids\materials are likely to be used in the lesson, what the teachers plan is for the day, and what your role will be in providing support. Useful phrases will also be given here.

 

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Tha mi a' lorg ...

I'm looking for ...

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Feumaidh sinn dèanamh deiseil

We have to prepare

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A' dèanamh deiseil

Preparing/making ready

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ag ullachadh

Preparing

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A' cuideachadh

Helping

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Buidheann-leughaidh

Reading group

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Obair nad aonar

Individual work

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An cuidich thu mi le...?

Will you help me with ...? (informal/singular)

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An cuidich sibh mi le ...?

Will you help me with...?
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Cuidichidh

Yes

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Cha chuidich

No

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De nì mi dhuibh?

How can I help you?

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Faodaidh tu ... a dhèanamh

You can do .... (informal/singular)

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Faodaidh sibh .... a dhèanamh

You can do ...
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Chan eil mi a' tuigsinn

I don't understand.

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Chan eil mòran Gàidhlig agam

I don't have much Gaelic.

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Tha mi duilich.

I'm sorry.

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'S fheàrr dhut bruidhinn ri

You'd best speak to ... (informal/singular)

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'S fheàrr dhuibh bruidhinn ri

You'd best speak to ...
(formal/plural)

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Èigh riutha ...

Call them ...

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A-staigh

In.

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A-steach

In.

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A-muigh

Out.

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A-mach

Out.

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Leugh sgeulachd

Read a story.

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