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In this episode, I talk about hope deferred, expectations that are unrealistic, and some of the reasons why I have such big hopes and such high expectations of myself when it comes to my Gaelic learning. Come join us on Patreon!   Michelle Learns Gaelic Patreon Also, wee note:  I made a mistake with the cost for the "Deagh Charaid" tier - it's actually only $5!  Even I think that's quite the deal LOL Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

Finally!  We've got ourselves an interview episode!  I know it's crazy long, but I hope you enjoy it.  If you'd prefer to watch this episode, head to Youtube - Michelle Learns Gaelic - and enjoy! f you'd like to find out learn about Explore Gaelic classes and offerings, email [email protected] If you'd like to work directly with Mary Traywick herself, email her at [email protected] And finally, if you have any feedback, thoughts, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at MichelleLovesGaelic Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode, I talk about a concept that I honestly believe has the power to really transform the way you approach every opportunity to speak Gaelic in the future! Also, a couple of life updates - enjoy! Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

Lots of ground covered in this one, but most importantly, this episode is dedicated to Barbara Lynn Rice. Barbara was a stalwart supporter of Gaelic in the US and she will be missed by all who knew her. Barbara loved Gaelic poetry and you can find one of her own Gaelic poems published in Steall 7 here -> https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/fiction/periodicals/steall-07?lang=en Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode, I talk about some of the strategies I currently employ or am trying to employ to help effectively manage the potential impacts of ADHD on my Gaelic learning journey! Links as promised: Breaking Through the Wall of Awful in ADHD The Wall of Awful 5 Ways to Overcome the Wall of Awful Gwennifer Raymond - NPR Tiny Desk Concert An Litir Bheag Rejection Sensitivity: Managing Feelings of Overwhelm and Rejection as an Adult with ADHD Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In the first of two episodes, I talk about having ADHD, how it has shown up through out the course of life, and establish the setting for the second episode, where I'll talk about strategies for managing some of the obstacles I anticipate ADHD will put in my way. Articles mentioned in pod: “I’m Smart, So I Should Be Able to Overpower ADHD. Right?” High Intelligence and ADHD in Women: Unraveling the Paradox of Exceptional Intelligence and Attention Deficits High IQ May "Mask" the Diagnosis of ADHD by Compensating for Deficits in Executive Functions in Treatment-Naïve Adults With ADHD Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

I really talk about a bunch of different stuff in this one - which actually kind of makes sense, given I devote most of my time talking about the impacts I suspect my ADHD is having on my efforts to learn Scottish Gaelic.  You may also hear a bit of a song I am learning and some Gaelic I wrote for my SMO class! Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

Finding balance, New York Tartan Week, and extremely exciting news! Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode, I talk about the framework that I am going to use to help me with setting goals for my Gaelic language learning (and that I hope you'll consider using, too!). Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode, I talk about the 4 main types of learning styles and why it would be beneficial to reflect on what our learning styles might be, especially as we look towards setting goals to help us achieve them or the New Year's Resolutions we made! Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode, I evaluate some of the existing resources for improving pronunciation, and reveal which one is my favorite. Link mentioned in episode for LearnGaelic pronunciation videos: https://learngaelic.scot/sounds/ Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode, I explore the reasons why it is so hard for learners to get proper pronunciation training in Gaelic.   Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode of Michelle Learns Gaelic, I share some of my thoughts on Duolingo.  We all know there are pros and cons, but sometimes articulating them out loud can help us make a more active decision about whether the app is really suiting our needs and helping us achieve our goals. New Gàidhlig word for this episode: cailleach-oidhche (the common owl)....what kind of owl is Duo anyway?? Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

Welcome!  This episode is a short episode about myself, my motivations, and what you can expect from future episodes. I'll be uploading bi-weekly on Wednesdays, but may move to weekly in the future.  Subscribe and keep your notifications on, so that you don't miss an episode. Also, please check out the socials for Gàidhlig-related content - and let me all about your Gàidhlig learning journey, as well! Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

Halò, a charaid! Are you learning Gàidhlig?  Do you feel stuck in the beginning or intermediate stages of your learning journey and like you’ll just never be able to improve?  Do you have questions about the language or the learning process that you seem to not be able to get answers to?   If so, you are not alone.  My name is Michelle Hughes and on “Michelle Learns Gàidhlig”, I’ll be sharing with you my journey to fluency. I’ll be exploring topics such as:  -Is immersion learning the best way to learn? -Is Duolingo actually useful? and more! Find me on Instagram and Tiktok @MichelleLovesGaelic.   Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh) Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona (vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle) Licensed courtesy of Naxos World