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Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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James tells us why he thinks there’s such enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic in schools.
  1. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  2. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  3. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  5. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  6. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  7. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  8. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  9. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  10. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  11. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  12. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  13. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  14. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  15. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  16. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  17. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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