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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. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  12. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  13. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  14. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  15. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  16. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  17. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  18. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  19. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  20. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
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