Hae a Bite an a Blether - Learn Ulster-Scots

Wednesday 27 November 2024

12:30pm, Green Room, Guildhall, Derry

Language Learning Workshop

Hae a Bite an a Blether – An introduction to the Ulster-Scots language

With Dr Dayna Jost

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In this session, participants will have a chance to engage with the Ulster-Scots language at a basic level and discuss its origins and cultural significance.  Listening, reading and speaking activities in the session are designed to help participants recall and notice words and grammar structures that are in everyday use in the target language, while also providing opportunities to expand abilities. All are welcome to the session, whether they have 'wheen o wurds' or none at all. 

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About Dr Dayna Jost: Dr Dayna Jost is a Development Officer with the Ulster-Scots Community Network. She has been working with various communities in Northern Ireland for the last five years through her research work in identity and community relations in the education sector. With a doctorate in Education and ten years’ experience as a language teacher, she is particularly passionate about providing meaningful educational opportunities for people of all ages and all backgrounds to explore the histories of the Ulster-Scots language and culture and their many contributions to the rest of the world. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland USA, she has lived in Bangor for 12 years and loves life in Ards and North Down. 

To book your place please contact ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com or call T: (028) 71376 579.

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