Ùlpan
Learning Scottish Gaelic through the Ùlpan method
is a revolutionary language learning system first pioneered in the Middle East. Since then, it has been used to teach Hebrew, Welsh and Breton and has was adapted for Scottish Gaelic a few years ago by Deiseal Earranta Ltd. Over 2500 students signed up over the years and 187 tutors trained to deliver the course and covers everything you need to know from beginner level all the way to advanced.
We will drill short phrases, work on listening, speaking, reading a short dialogue (emphasis, breathing and intonation) and multiple fun learning activities. Lessons are accompanied by a worksheet, vocabulary list, grammar help, activity cards and downloadable soundfiles. You are expected to prepare for each lesson, however you don't have to submit homework as answers will be provided for a self-check.
Study time can vary from anything between 2 to 5 hours per week. The beginner level is the bulkiest and most challenging for new learners (it helps if you did our Beginner conversation course first), while the advanced level is far less time consuming.
As our Love Gaelic students will be completing all 144 units by the end of 2025, we can now offer more students a chance to join. Your tutor is certified and has 15 years experience of teaching this course.
Welcome
Ùlpan
Block of 12 weekly lessons12
£275 with 1 course reward
(Love Gaelic polo shirt or comic book)
If you want to fast-track your learning, get in touch for a quotation
info@lovegaidhlig.com
Study and preparation time:
minimum 2 - 5 hours per week.
Resources
Lesson worksheets
Downloadable soundfiles
Useful learning resources and info
Online group support
V.I.P access during the 2025 - 2026 to weekday or evening sessions on literature, history, song, and more, either free or at discounted rate.
Access to 12 Saturday morning Listening & Conversation Lessons 8.30 - 9.30am during your course
Reference will be given to our verb grammar courses and therefore you will be given free access to the online resources of the
- Cùrsa Ro-ìre Gràmar na Gàidhlig
- Intermediate Verb Use & Dialogue Drills
(You can purchase the course books here.)
- Online Revision Quizzes
There is no homework to submit (unless you want a review of your reading/speaking skills), You will get access to online lesson preparation resources.
Admission Requirements
2026 start
Aonad 1 - 12
No entry requirements.
Aonad 24 onwards
Open to everyone who provides evidence of study of all prior units from Aonad 1 onwards (with any provider).
Contact us to arrange a time/date for your lessons.
info@lovegaidhlig.com
OCTOBER 2025 - MARCH 2026
Aonad 1 - 24 & Conversation Package
Only 3 out of 8 places left
24 weeks - £540
Saturday 7.00 - 9.30am London Time
7 - 8.30am Lesson
8.30 - 9.30am Listening & Conversation
Units 1 - 12
BEGINNER
Among the topics covered is:
Introductions
Use of the Verb To Like/Would Like
Use of the Verb To Be in the Descriptive Form + Verbal Noun
Where are you & Countries
Imperative of Regular Verbs
Adjectives
Irregular Verb To Do in the Past Tense
Past Tense of Regular Verbs
To Be in the Definitive Form
Use of the Verb To Prefer
What are you
How Many & Numbers 1 - 12
Possession
What time is it
Units 37 - 48
BEGINNER
Among the topics covered is:
'S beag / 'S lugha
'S ann / Chan ann
Nam / Nad
Eòlach air
His / her - in his / in her
Future tense regular verbs
Genitive / Names
Eagal ro
mo + noun in the dative case
Irregular verb a' tighinn, a' faicinn, a' toirt
Past tense regular verbs
Adjective + air
Time
Feum/cuimhne aig + air
Directions
Possession
B' fheàrr
First, second, third, fourth
Comparative
Imperative's B
Units 73 - 84
INTERMEDIATE
Among the topics covered is:
'S fheàrr
Seasons
Gun
Evening of
Ann ann
Past & Future Tense of Regular & Irregular Verbs
do / à
Me too / Me neither
Emphatic pronouns
Preposition de + Pronouns
Preposition ann + Possessive Articles
Commands
Possession
Comparative with past/conditional verb
Relative Future
Passive Tense
Preposition Use
mì
Bu chòir do
Distance
Directions
Why & Because
Conjunctions
Units 109 - 120
ADVANCED
Ath-sgrùdadh 1 - 99
Passive Tense
Units 13 - 24
BEGINNER
Among the topics covered is:
Tenfolds
Future Tense Regular Verbs
Past Tense of Regular Verbs
There is
Imperative of Regular Verbs
Adjectives
When, where
Irregular Verb To See in the Future Tense
Having
Numbers 1 - 12
Verbal noun in simple/progressive tense
What time is it
The weather
They are
Like
Emphatic Personal Pronouns
Days of the Week
Song
Units 49 - 60
INTERMEDIATE
Among the topics covered is:
Adjectives after slenderised plurals
Comparison
Dh'iarr + air
Possession
Feum
Ùrnaigh
Me too/Me neither
Possessive articles
Would be
Pre-noun adjectives
sa / san
'S fheàrr + do
Express opinions
Faod
Past Tense Regular Verbs
airson/son
Future Tense/Relative Future
Suas/shuas/a-nuas
Superlative
Gun do/nach do
Units 85 - 96
INTERMEDIATE
Among the topics covered is:
Intention
Comparative with past/conditional verb
Location
Many / Some of Them
In front / Behind
Number of People
Subordinate Clauses
Preposition DO + pronouns
Deciding
Regular
Past & Future Tense of Regular & Irregular Verbs
Dh'fhaodadh
Opinion
Ever / Never
Days of the Month / Months
thall / a-bhos / a-null / a-nall
a' dol + infinitive
late versus being late
ath-
Leig + le
Pre-noun adjectives
An Litir Bheag
Units 121 - 132
ADVANCED
a' dol
às
fiach
Comparison
Bu chòir
Command
Gun a bhith
sin / seo
matamataig
genitive
ri taobh
a dh'aoindeoin
superlative
far
Let us
Units 25 - 36
BEGINNER
Among the topics covered is:
'S dòcha gu
Hungry/Thirsty
Positive and negative commands
Past tense of the verb to go, to hear, to see, to get, to be, to say
Having to ...
Gabh - command
Future tense of the verb to go
Nach buidhe ...
They are ...
'S math gu/gum
Possession
Saoil
a dhìth - missing something/someone
Seo / sin
Vocative case
Units 61 - 72
INTERMEDIATE
Among the topics covered is:
Fon
Possession
Opinions
Past Tense
Feum/Urrainn/Toil/Faod
Irregular verbs Future Tense
às
Conditional Tense To Be
Sìos/shìos/a-nìos
A bh' air
Na mìosan
Comparative
Bho + Personal Pronouns
Siud
Commands
B' fheudar
An Litir Bheag
Òran
Units 97 - 108
ADVANCED
A' dol + verb
Past Tense + Comparative
Nach + irregular verbs
Past Passive with TO GO
Third, fourth, fifth ....
O chionn
B' àbhaist
Before / After
a' toirt + air
Days / Months
gun / gum / nach
cho
Past Passive with TO BE
Airson / Air sgàth
An ceann
Am bliadhna
On a
Years
Conditional tense with I
gam /gad / ...
Mus
Ma bhios / Nan robh
An Litir Bheag
Òran
Units 133 - 144
ADVANCED
Mu dheidhinn
don / bhon
gus
mas urrainn / mura h-urrainn
ri taobh
commands
Saoil
plural adjectives
Ge b' e
'S ann
ri / rim
Dh'fhaighnich
Cha mhòr
Comparative
Abairtean
Òran
I am studying the Ùlpan course and am just about to begin units 61-72. I had done a little bit of Gaelic but started Ùlpan at the very beginning. I’m glad I did. It seemed easy at first, then gradually got harder….no, not so much ‘harder’ as much, much more challenging! The format is fast-paced and fun! It’s fun to do and lovely to meet other Gaelic learners (making the same mistakes as me!) People learn new languages best when they are young ( so they say). But don’t be at all put off if you are of a more mature disposition. I’m 78 and am thoroughly enjoying this Gaelic journey. Whatever your age, if you fancy learning this beautiful, lyrical, frustrating language – give it a go! Come and join us!
Eileen Robinson
If you're interested in learning Scottish Gaelic, I highly recommend enrolling in an Ùlpan – Scottish Gaelic course. Ùlpan 's immersive and interactive approach is exceptionally effective for grasping the language's intricacies and building strong conversational skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your Gaelic proficiency, this course will provide you with the necessary resources and support.
Her tremendous expertise in Scottish Gaelic and English, combined with Ann's impressive proficiency in Dutch, Flemish, French, and German, makes her an exceptionally well-rounded language instructor. Her multilingual abilities uniquely position her to understand and address the diverse linguistic challenges that students from various backgrounds may encounter when learning Scottish Gaelic. This versatility allows her to create an inclusive and enriching learning environment, ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed in their Scottish Gaelic studies. Ann's skills, enthousiasm, and dedication undoubtedly make her an invaluable asset to anyone interested in delving into the world of Scottish Gaelic.
Dirk De Nijs
I am Mairead from Australia and I was looking for Scottish Gaelic courses based in Scotland. Problem was- they were all happening while I was in bed. But then I found an Ùlpan course with Ann where she got up early to accommodate Australians and New Zealanders and I am now about to start the third round. After doing a lot of grammar and laborious translations of Scottish Gaelic texts in my past classes it is so refreshing to have Ùlpan, which concentrates on pronunciation and using common conversational drills until you become familiar with them, and you are practising them with other students. It is a great way to refine and extend your spoken skills. Ann is optimistic, cheerful and forgiving. She is also incredibly well organised and homework comes flying back with a lot of advice. Don’t be the only Gael in your village - Give it a go!!!
Margaret Marshall
I’ve been doing the Ùlpan course with Ann and have thoroughly enjoyed the variation in my Gaelic learning. It’s an interesting and diverse course and Ann is patient and helpful at every stage.
It’s easy to check for any errors in the homework as there is an answer sheet available before your next lesson. Ann also listens to a soundfile of each lesson’s còmhradh that you send through. This is extremely beneficial to your spoken advancement in the language. The growth in your Gaelic learning is assured.
Indeed, all Ann’s courses are a fabulous, fun and easy way to learn and progress. Her own published books provide the learner with clear and succinct learning resources to aid your journey. I wouldn’t learn with anyone else!
Gabh spòrs a h-uile duine!
Tracie Fern
'I have been learning Gàidhlig with Ann through the Ùlpan classes for about 5 years now.
As an approach to laying the foundations of the language and building on those it has been great.
The well structured materials and the repetition, along with practical exercises has provided a a strong approach to building fundamental language skills.
I have also enjoyed learning with my regular classmates.
These elements in addition to Ann's high standards (you can't get away with any form of sloppiness ) and encouragement have made Ùlpan a great way to learn.'
Joanne Wakelin
I learned a bit of Gaelic through ‘Duo Lingo’ plus a number of beginner’s sessions locally, before I began looking for an alternative method which
would enable me to progress much further and develop a greater understanding of the language and its culture.
Ùlpan is based on a very well established method of language learning called ‘Immersion’. This is how all children learn their native tongue
from the people surrounding them. The course begins with no expectation of Gaelic knowledge in students. It concentrates on everyday language throughout with a high focus on listening and speaking. It’s great fun to do. As it progresses towards increasing Gaelic experience, it remains fun throughout. Yes, it can be challenging at times, but always interesting!
At the end of the Ùlpan course, I’m amazed at just how much I have learned and how my interest in the language, its songs, stories and history has increased. The ‘end’ of the Ùlpan course is now the inspiration for more!
Eileen Robinson