Have you ever struggled with expressing yourself in Gaelic?

Many Gaelic learners do, despite years of study. 

This is usually because they focused on learning grammar in English instead of communicating in Gaelic.

Musically speaking, they've studied the parts of a guitar but that doesn't mean that they can play songs.

You deserve to play songs.

This course is all about communication

Gaelic will get stuck in your mind so that you can use it more smoothly and naturally

Course Features

  • 24+ hours of immersive conversational HD video lessons to tune your ear to the song of Gaelic - making your pronunciation far more accurate

  • Reading passages with recordings - to help your mind link sounds and written forms, accelerating your mental processing speed

  • Each unit reinforces the previous ones - helping the language get stuck in your mind

  • Optional questions and surveys to see your progress unfold

  • A deeper look into traditional vs modern expressions - as well as notes on Nova Scotian Gaelic

  • Immersion in high frequency vocabulary, structures, and all verb tenses and noun cases

  • Ask me questions directly and receive feedback promptly

  • Finish the course by reading part of a Gaelic novel - all by yourself!

What My Students Say

5 star rating

Just like magic!

Lady Jenn Marie

Jason is a spectacular teacher! This course got me speaking and thinking in Gaelic almost immediately. I retained more from his first video than I did from a...

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Jason is a spectacular teacher! This course got me speaking and thinking in Gaelic almost immediately. I retained more from his first video than I did from a month of Duolingo. It’s as if he hacked my brain! Pure magic!

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AT LAST!

Sabrina Gilchrist

After spending four months with some other resources to learn Gaelic, I was finding myself feeling stuck. I got caught up in trying to understand every singl...

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After spending four months with some other resources to learn Gaelic, I was finding myself feeling stuck. I got caught up in trying to understand every single 'why' and 'how' of the language so much so that I was not learning very much new material. My love of learning can send me into hyper-drive sometimes but it can also make me feel very frustrated and ready to quit (which had happened several times before when trying to learn Gaelic) Two days into these video lessons and I am amazed (and dancing with joy!) at how much I really do know, can remember and can repeat back. I've even written a 'mini-biography' about myself from these lessons without having to scour the books for hours to write. I feel so much more relaxed, validated and empowered to keep learning! I HIGHLY recommend Scottish Gaelic Foundation with Jason.

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Wonderful, wonderful course!

Melissa May

Paedagogically very well informed, well paced, immersive, fun, taught by an excellent, kind human in a yurt - I'm a linguist and I think that's relevant only...

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Paedagogically very well informed, well paced, immersive, fun, taught by an excellent, kind human in a yurt - I'm a linguist and I think that's relevant only to say that I have tried, used and had opinions on a stupid number of language courses, some terrible, some brilliant, most just fine and good enough. Jason's course is wonderfully thorough, well-paced and thoughtful, combining both excellent attention to detail that is necessary for a language like Gaelic with its quirks and intricacies, and an enthusiastic, calm and encouraging demeanour, pace and teaching style that make you feel so soothed and comforted when you inevitably come across frustrating parts. I bought the course a while ago and stopped it as I was too busy - having come back to it after the update, it's better than ever before. Jason continues to respond to comments in the course and update videos and audio files when he has something more to say, so it's ever-evolving and very much alive. If you have any questions he will get back to you with answers for whatever sticking point or curiousity you may have. I am very much looking forward to purchasing the Intermediate course when I get to that stage and know it will be an excellent use of my time and money. It's rare that I would recommend the same materials both to seasoned language learners and those learning a foreign language for the first time, but I really would with this. It is so approachable and fun whilst being so well arranged and taught that I think both groups would get a lot from it. Thank you Jason and may 2026 treat you well :)

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Highly recommended

Tom Morrison

I started this course after several attempts at learning Gaelic on my own with a couple of books but I never felt I managed to get stuff in my head. After on...

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I started this course after several attempts at learning Gaelic on my own with a couple of books but I never felt I managed to get stuff in my head. After only doing the first half of this course I already find myself thinking to myself using phrases from the course. The videos are very nice and the repetition really helps drilling the language into your long term memory. I will definitely do the advanced course once I'm done with the foundations.

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Best language course I've ever taken

Leslie Hall

This is really an informative and thoroughly enjoyable course. Jason may be the best language teacher I've ever had. Using storytelling and a combination of ...

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This is really an informative and thoroughly enjoyable course. Jason may be the best language teacher I've ever had. Using storytelling and a combination of video, audio, and text, Jason creates an immersive language experience.

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Detailed Curriculum

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    1. Welcome!

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    2. Is this course right for you?

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    3. What you'll get on this course

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    4. Get your questions answered quickly

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    5. Why acquire a language through immersion? (Optional)

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    6. How you will develop all your skills

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    7. Where to start if you've learned some Gaelic already

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    8. If You're on a Payment Plan...

    1. Part 1 Theme

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    2. ***Confused by the Update? Lost your Place?***

    3. Leasan 1a: 9 Very Useful Words 1

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    4. Leasan 1b: 9 Very Useful Words 2

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    5. Leasan 1 Board Notes

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    6. A Special Guest Came By...

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    7. Leasan 2a: The Giant Cat (1)

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    8. Leasan 2b: The Giant Cat (2)

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    9. Leasan 2 Board Notes

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    10. When a T sounds like a D (and a C like a G)

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    11. Reading 1

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    12. Reading 2

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    13. Audio Download: Reading 1

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    14. Audio Download: Reading 2

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    15. Comprehension Check: Part 1

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    1. Part 2 Theme

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    2. ***Confused by the Update? Lost your Place?**

    3. Leasan 3a: Tha mi à... (1)

    4. Leasan 3b: Tha mi à... (2)

    5. Leasan 3c: Tha mi à... (3)

    6. Leasan 3 Board Notes

    7. Leasan 4a: Ciamar a tha thu? (1)

    8. Leasan 4b: Ciamar a tha thu? (2)

    9. Leasan 4 Board Notes

    10. Reading 3

    11. Reading 4

    12. Audio Download: Reading 3

    13. Audio Download: Reading 4

    14. Comprehension Check: Part 2

    1. Part 3 Theme

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    2. ***Confused by the Update? Lost your Place?**

    3. Leasan 5a: An Aimsir (1)

    4. Leasan 5b: An Aimsir (2)

    5. Board notes for Lesson 5a

    6. Learning Tip: "Difficult" Verbs

    7. Board Notes for Lesson 5b

    8. Leasan 6a: 1-10 & Counting Things

    9. Leasan 6b: Counting More Things

    10. Board notes for Lesson 6a

    11. Board notes for Lesson 6b

    12. Leasan 7a: Calum's Week

    13. Lesson 7b: Calum's Week

    14. Lesson 7c: Calum's Week

    15. Board notes for all of Lesson 7

    16. Reading 5

    17. Reading 6

    18. Audio Download: Reading 5

    19. Audio Download: Reading 6

    20. Comprehension Check: Part 3

    21. Bonus: Spelling the Days of the Week

    22. Bonus: A Cultural Note about Sunday

    23. Bonus: Addressing People

    1. Part 4 Theme

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    2. ***Confused by the Update? Lost your Place?***

    3. Leasan 8a: Portland (1)

    4. Leasan 8b: Portland (2)

    5. Board Notes for Lesson 8

    6. Leasan 9: Islay

    7. Board Notes for Leasan 9

    8. Leasan 10a: A' Fuireach (1)

    9. Leasan 10b: A' Fuireach (2)

    10. Board Notes for Leasan 10

    11. Leasan 11a: Dh'Fhuirich Mi... (1)

    12. Leasan 11b: Dh'Fhuirich Mi...(2)

    13. Board Notes for Leasan 11

    14. Leasan 12a: Numbers 11-19

    15. Leasan 12b: Counting Things with 11-19

    16. Board Notes for Leasan 12

    17. Reading 7

    18. Reading 8

    19. Audio Download: Reading 7

    20. Audio Download: Reading 8

    21. Comprehension Check: Part 4

    22. Bonus: Want to see a contra dance?

    1. Part 5 Theme

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    2. ***Confused by the Update? Lost your Place?***

    3. Leasan 13a: Marc (1)

    4. Leasan 13b: Marc (2)

    5. Leasan 13c: Mòrag (1)

    6. Leasan 13d: Mòrag (2)

    7. Board Notes for all of Leasan 13

    8. Leasan 14a: Peataichean (1)

    9. Leasan 14b: Peataichean (2)

    10. Board Notes for Leasan 14

    11. Leasan 15: Nam Bheachd

    12. Board Notes for Leasan 15

    13. A Quick Spelling Note

    14. Reading 9

    15. Reading 10

    16. A Note about Gaelic in Nova Scotia

    17. Mòran, Tòrr, & Beagan: The Traditional Way

    18. Audio Download: Reading 9

    19. Audio Download: Reading 10

    20. Comprehension Check: Part 5

    21. Bonus: Na Coin aig Marc (Mark's Dogs)

    22. Bonus: Board Notes for Na Coin aig Marc

    23. Bonus: Reading 11 - Na Coin aig Marc

    24. Bonus Audio Download: Na Coin aig Marc

About this course

  • $165.00
  • 289 lessons
  • 40 hours of video content

Your time as a learner is very valuable.

Will you focus on using English or using Gaelic?

Using Gaelic

It Really Is a Pain-free Course

"It really is a pain free course. I was quickly using the present, past and future tense without a single worry or headache. I am laughing and smiling all the way to fluency with Jason's jokes and stories. I can feel he has a genuine passion for this beautiful language and for teaching. It is safe to say that Jason is the best language teacher I have ever had, and I know 5 languages and even more teachers, so I am not saying this lightly!"

Sofia S, Denmark

No More Struggling!

Kortney B, Indiana, USA

"The immersive way Jason teaches is so much better than teaching myself from a book with cds. I was feeling stuck & losing hope that I could really learn Gaelic, but now I feel like I am learning Gaelic easily."

I Cannot Recommend His Course Enough

Rich B, Oklahoma, USA

"I have learned so much in such a short period of time. I have always been intimidated about learning a new language, but Jason has made the experience not only fun but rewarding as well. I cannot recommend his course enough. If you have ever thought about learning Scottish Gaelic, then Jason is the teacher you have been looking for."

"I am Surprised at How Much I Have Learned"

Steve B., Actress, Scotland

"I have absolutely loved every minute of this course and I am surprised at how much I have learned and I am very keen to continue my studies. I feel such a sense of achievement at the end of this course and this is in no small measure down to your commitment, patience and encouragement. Thank you so much."

Build a Strong Foundation of Gaelic in 3 Steps

  • Step 1

    Enroll securely and start right away - no lines, no waiting

  • Step 2

    Enjoy the video lessons and reading passages on your own schedule

  • Step 3

    Finish with the skills to read a novel by yourself

"Definitely the best training I've come across." 

Matthew G, Scotland

Common Questions

  • If I purchase a payment plan, when can I start the course?

    Right away! Once your first payment goes through, you'll get full, unlimited access.

  • Will I ever lose access to the materials?

    Never. As long as this website is up, the course will be there for you.

  • I've been doing/finished Duolingo. Is this a good next step?

    Yes it is. Duolingo is great for starting out and the immersive videos on this course will not only reinforce what you know already but build on it immensely. Please note that my lessons are free from underwear theft.

  • How is this course different from your Youtube channel?

    Off the top of my head:
    1) This course has many more videos.
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    2) The video lessons in this course build upon one another to both reinforce and expand your Gaelic.
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    3) This course has readings and audio files for each section to accelerate your processing speed.
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    4) You can ask me a question directly - and I check them daily.

  • How is this online course different from other ways to learn Gaelic?

    The core of the Foundations Course is video lessons, which are followed up with questions and a reading to reinforce everything in the video, give you extra reading practice, connect the sounds you heard with the written forms, as well as get you thinking about the video lesson in different ways - in Gaelic. In my course, you practice using higher order thinking skills in Gaelic, which is so much more than just writing "Mary has stolen James' underwear again."

Ready to start thinking more in Gaelic?

Looking for the next level?