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Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
Catriona and James explain why language is all about who we are.
  1. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  12. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  16. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  17. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  18. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  19. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  20. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
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