FAQS
How do I type the Gaelic accents?
You can just copy and paste these
Lowercase letters
Uppercase letters
Keyboard shortcuts
Windows
Some simple ways to type grave accents in MS Windows, depending on which version you use. The grave accent ` is next to the number 1 at top of keyboard
à, è, ì, ò, ù Ctrl+`, release and type letter;
À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù Ctrl+Shift+`, release and type letter
OR
Alt key + character code on the numeric keypad on right of keyboard (laptops will vary). Ensure that the NUMLOCK is on.
à Alt+133 or 0224
è Alt+138 or 0232
ì Alt+141 or 0236
ò Alt+149 or 0242
ù Alt+151 or 0249
À Alt+0192
È Alt+0200
Ì Alt+0204
Ò Alt+0210
Ù Alt+0217
Mac
Push and hold a character to bring up a menu and choose.
E.g. hold the letter e to choose the letter è
What is the Gaelic Alphabet?
> Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee, Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo, Pp, Rr, Ss, Tt, Uu
For more information visit LearnGaelic’s Scottish Gaelic Alphabet https://learngaelic.scot/scottish-gaelic-alphabet.jsp
How do I pronounce Gaelic sounds?
SpeakGaelic always gives you a sound file for the word you are learning. For more information on individual sounds, visit LearnGaelic’ Sounds section https://learngaelic.scot/sounds/index.jsp
What are slender and broad vowels?
The slender vowels are e and i.
All the others are broad.
SpeakGaelic says my email is taken and I can’t log in. Can you help?
This is usually because your account has not been properly activated – there should be an email from us with a link to activate your account (remember to check spam / junk folders too). If you can’t find the email, let us know.
If you have already activated your account, you may be on the wrong page. Please ensure you are on the login page and not the registration page.
Can you fix my link SpeakGaelic emailed to activate my account?
Yes – please forward us the email to fios@speakgaelic.scot and ask us to activate your account.
How do I log in after activating my account?
Please make your way to the login page.
Can you help me move on after completing a test?
This commonly happens if you have not logged on. You also need to have passed with 60% correct answers, if you think you have been unfairly treated, let us know. We may have a mistake in that particular test and we will fix it.
My dashboard says I’ve completed X number of topics but I should have more. How do I complete all steps to finish my topics?
You should be able to scroll and expand each topic to see which one has a step missed out. In the following example, all the sections apart from the intro and completed topic section have been completed, so the topic is incomplete.
Go into the incomplete section and follow the all the steps in the section to complete the topic.
How can I see how many steps I have missed out?
You can tell how many steps are in each section by the score on the counter at the top of the page.
How can I see what steps I have missed out?
You can see these by going to the left-hand side of screen of any section and selecting See Lesson Content. Mobile users have an extra fist step, you can see this extra step below.
This will pull out all an index of all the pages and you can see your progress – a completed section will have a big green tick, an incomplete section will be empty. To resolve, navigate to the incomplete pages. If a quiz has not been completed it will be blue. if it is complete, the quiz icon is green.
Extra step for small screens
Mobile users will have an extra step: you have to select the three stacked lines (officially known as the hamburger) beofre the other steps.
How do I report an error?
Either use the contact form or send us an email at fios@speakgaelic.scot. Please send us the page title at the top of page (or URL) with a short description of error. If you can send a screengrab, that will help us identify the issue.
Why isn’t my sound working?
This is usually as something is muted somewhere on your device. Check volume controls, speaker settings and device settings. Please make sure you are pressing the speaker icon.
Why was I marked wrong on this quiz question?
We hate to break it to you, but you might be wrong. Check you have read the question correctly. Please ensure your apostrophes are facing the correct way and finally make sure you don’t have too many spaces.
If you think you have been unfairly treated, let us know. We may have a mistake in that particular test and we will fix it. Either use the contact form or send us an email at fios@speakgaelic.scot. Please send us the quiz title at the top of page (or URL) with a short description of error. If you can send a screengrab, that will help us identify the issue.
Can you translate something for me?
We are a tiny wee team and our main focus is on our resources. There are also professional translators who will talk you through your requirements and provide appropriate translations (some words may be context-dependent). We can send you a list of professional translators if you need them.
I think I’ve found a typo/mistake on the website. How do I report this?
Either use the contact form or send us an email at fios@speakgaelic.scot. Please send us the page title at the top of page (or URL) with a short description of error. If you can send a screengrab, that will help us identify the issue.
Why won't you provide your email address in a format I can open?
We will get ambushed by spam! If you email fios@speakgaelic.scot we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please don’t be mean, we are human beings and it will ruin our day!
Need more help or see something that is not working?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you see anything wrong or if you want to leave us a message.
Cumhaichean cùmhnant
Contract conditions
Read the following terms of contract here:
Dòighean–pàighidh: Thèid do phàigheadh gu dìreach dhan chunntas bhanca agus air an latha–obrach mu dheireadh de gach mìos.
Gheibh thu bileag–pàighidh gach mìos a tha a’ sealltainn an tuarastail agad agus sùim sam bith a chaidh a thoirt dheth.
Cùmhnant: ‘S e cùmhnant làn–ùine leantainneach a tha seo.
Uairean–obrach: Bidh thu ag obair 35 uairean gach seachdain eadar Diluain is Dihaoine.
‘S e do dhleastanas a bhith a’ coileanadh na h–obrach sgrìobhte air a’ chlàr–obrach an cois seo, agus obair reusanta sam bith eile mar a bhios feum air bho àm gu àm.
Saor–làithean: Tha còir agad air 35 saor–làithean sa bhliadhna agus feumar an gabhail sa bhliadhna no an call.
Ma thig do dhreuchd gu crìch agus nach do ghabh thu do chuid shaor–làithean sa bhliadhna làithreach, thèid do phàigheadh air an son.
Ma thig do dhreuchd gu crìch agus gun do ghabh thu cus shaor–làithean, bidh e an urra ris an Fhastaiche an tèid am pàigheadh mu dheireadh agad a lùghdachadh da rèir.
Tha dùil gun gabh thu do shaor–làithean aig amannan a tha freagarrach dhan Fhastaiche agus le fios 4 seachdainean aig a’ char as lugha air a thoirt dha do mhanaidsear.
Tha bliadhna nan saor–làithean a’ ruith bho 1 Am Faoilleach gu 31 An Dùbhlachd.
Co–ionannachd is Iomadachd: Tha co–ionannachd chothroman agus spèis a thaobh iomadachd aig cridhe na companaidh. Tha am poileasaidh ri fhaicinn san Leabhar–làimhe.
Tha uallach ort, mar neach–obrach na companaidh, am poileasaidh seo a leantainn.
Mura cùm thu ris a’ phoileasaidh co–ionannachd is iomadachd, thèid dèiligeadh ris fon mhodh–obrach smachdachaidh.
Payment arrangements: You will be paid directly to the bank account and on the last working day of each month.
You will receive a payslip each month showing your wages and any deductions made.
Contract: This is an ongoing full–time contract.
Working hours: You will work 35 hours per week between Monday and Friday.
It is your responsibility to carry out the work written on the attached work schedule, and any other reasonable work as may be required from time to time.
Holidays: You are entitled to 35 holidays (days’ leave) a year and they must be taken in the year or they will be lost (forfeited).
If your employment ends and you have not taken your allotted holidays (days’ leave) in the current year, you will be paid for them.
If your employment ends and you have taken too many holidays (days’ leave), it will be dependent on the Employer whether or not? to reduce your final pay accordingly.
You are expected to take your holidays (days’ leave) at times convenient to the Employer and with a minimum of 4 weeks’ notice given to your manager.
The holiday year (annual leave) runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Equality and Diversity: Equal opportunities and respect for diversity are at the heart of the company. The policy can be found in the Handbook.
It is your responsibility, as an employee of the company, to follow this policy.
Should you fail to comply with the equality and diversity policy, this will be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure.