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Directed writing - Learning - A new skillLearning – Writing about a new skill

The following scenario and responses are about learning and acquiring new skills. The Gaelic responses and the English to Gaelic quiz aim to help you extend your Gaelic writing skills.

Part of Gaelic (Learners)Writing

Learning – Writing about a new skill

Read the following scenario.

SCENARIO - Learning

You recently took a course at another school/college where you learned a new skill or new skills. You have been asked to write in Gaelic about this for a promotional newsletter.

You must include the following information and you should try to add other relevant details:

  • what skill(s) you learned and where you learned it
  • why you wanted to learn this skill/these skills
  • what the most difficult part of the course was
  • how you got on with the other students
  • how you will use this skill/these skills in the future
  • if you would recommend this course.

Addressing each point

Write a couple of sentences to address each bullet point. Aim for 150-180 words in total.

Select Reveal answer to see an example of a complete answer to each part of the question.

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  • What skill(s) you learned and where you learned it.

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  • Why you wanted to learn this skill/these skills.

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  • What the most difficult part of the course was.

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  • How you got on with the other students.

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  • How you will use this skill/these skills in the future.

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  • If you would recommend this course.

How did your responses compare with the examples?

You can read the completed response as a full text and revise vocabulary on the next page, or move on to the test.

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