Language/Scottish-gaelic/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Scottish Gaelic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some essential Scottish Gaelic vocabulary related to education. We'll also discover some fascinating facts about the Scottish education system that may surprise you. Let's dive in!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Transport & Family.
Scottish Education System[edit | edit source]
In Scotland, children start school at the age of five and go through to eighteen. The education system in Scotland differs from that of England and Wales, and schools have more autonomy over their curriculum, with teachers having considerable flexibility in what they teach. Scottish schools focus more on developing the whole personality of a child instead of merely imparting knowledge. In Scotland, schools aim to create confident, responsible, and creative individuals equipped with knowledge for life and work.
Every year, the academic year starts in August and ends in June, with a short break during Christmas and Easter. Scottish students are assessed through a system of national exams, which includes Standard Grade, Highers, and Advanced Highers, all delivered through the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
Heading 2: Basic Education Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Before we delve deeper into the Scottish education system, let's learn the basic Scottish Gaelic vocabulary related to education!
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sgoil | /s̪kɔlˠ/ | School |
| Teagasc | /t̪ʲɛː.əs̪k/ | Teaching |
| Luchd-teagaisg | /luχtʲ.ˈtʲeː.əs̪k/ | Teachers |
| Sgoilear | /skɔ.lʲəɾ/ | Pupil/Student |
| Seòmar-teagaisg | /ʃɔː.məɾ tʲeː.əs̪k/ | Classroom |
| Cèicheadaireachd | /keçəd̪ərəxk/ | Arithmetic |
| Sòisealta | /sɔʃəl̪t̪ə/ | Social Studies |
| Eòlas-sgoileireachd | /jɔːl̪əs̪kɔ.lʲəɾʲəxk/ | Education |
Heading 2: Advanced Education Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now let's learn some additional Scottish Gaelic vocabulary related to advanced education:
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Àrachas | /aːrəxəs̪k/ | Insurance |
| Lagh | /l̪ˠau̯/ | Law |
| Fiosrachadh | /fʲɯs̪ɾəxə/ | Information |
| Innleachd | /iɲ.lʲɛxk/ | Strategy |
| Cleachdadh-gnìomhachais | /klʲe.xtəɣ niː.əvəx.ɪʃ/ | Business Practice |
| Iomaireachd phròiseact | /ˈjɔmaɾʲəxk ˈfɾɔʃəxtʲ/ | Project Management |
Now let's put some of these words into context with a dialogue!
- Person 1: 'Cò as a dh'fhaodadh teagasc a thoirt sa ghàidhlig dhomh?' ('Who could teach me in Scottish Gaelic?')
- Person 2: 'Tha barrachd luchd-teagaisg air an stèidheachadh ann an Alba fhad 's a bhios sibh a 'ceannach.' ('More Scottish Gaelic teachers are being trained in Scotland while you buy.')
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