Audio diary
Glen is keeping an audio diary about his day.
Listen to what he says and answer the questions which follow. You can look at the transcript or vocabulary list if you think you need to.
Question
What does Glen say about school?
He wasn't at school.
The word idir means 'at all'. We quite often use it when we're saying something negative.
Question
Where was he at 3:30 today?
At the dentist.
Fiaclair is the Gaelic word for 'dentist'. It is linked to the word fiaclan, which means 'teeth'.
Question
What is wrong with him?
He has toothache.
An d猫ideadh is the Gaelic for 'toothache'. When we are talking about ailments, we use the prepositional pronoun orm, which means 'on me'.
Question
Why does Glen have to go to school tomorrow?
He has a Spanish speaking test.
厂辫脿颈苍苍迟颈蝉 is the Gaelic word for 'Spanish' - it sounds quite like the English, which makes it easier to remember.
Question
What does the activity involve?
Conversation with the teacher.
颁貌尘丑谤补诲丑 is the Gaelic for 'conversation'.