Coffee Break Gaelic - learn Scottish Gaelic on your Coffee Break is a podcast for learners. The hosts of the show are Susanna and Mark. Susanna is the teacher. She grew up in a Gaelic-speaking household and holds a degree in the language. Mark is the student and founder of Coffee Break Languages. He is fluent in several languages and is an expert learner. Cultural correspondent Rae joins them to discuss culture.

Less than 60 thousand people speak Scottish Gaelic. Most of them live in the northwest of Scotland. The language is experiencing a renaissance. Scottish people are learning Gaelic to preserve their identity and celebrate their culture. It's a beautiful and ancient language that deserves recognition. The podcast is here to give it.

Susanna and Mark start with greetings in Gaelic. When seeing someone, podcast listeners learn to say "Halò" and "Ciamar a tha thu?" Mark asks for frequent repetitions. He also has Susanna say the phrase word by word. In this way, learners can follow along and repeat the phrases as often as needed.

From there, Mark and Susanna practice what to say in many everyday situations. Mark learns to introduce himself and talk about where he's from and his likes and dislikes. He discovers how to ask questions of others. Essential concepts like numbers, family members, and the weather are covered on the podcast. From there, the lessons get a little bit more complex. Susanna teaches Mark the words to find his way in town. Those lessons include the names of shops as well as directional vocabulary. Mark also discovers how to order drinks at a pub.

In each podcast episode, Rae comes in with valuable cultural tips. She explains when to address someone in a formal way and when informal speech is okay. She also helps listeners avoid accidental rudeness.

Coffee Break Gaelic - learn Scottish Gaelic on your Coffee Break is a great podcast for Scots who want to rediscover their roots. People visiting the area may also find their visit richer when they know the language.