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Weekly Manx lessons

Each week, Culture Vannin runs in-person and Zoom Manx lessons. New members are always welcome (subject to space): please email gaelg(at)culturevannin.im for further information. By signing up to the Learn Manx mailing list, you can keep abreast of new classes as and when they are announced.
 
We also host pop-up events and weekend courses, and will be running a summer school in July 2024 following the success of our 2023 summer school. You can find out information via the 'news' section of this site, or through the Learn Manx newsletter.

In person-lessons (Culture Vannin):
  • Tuesdays 9.15am – 10am: Greens Cafe, St. John’s. Intermediates (Keim Kiare / Level Four)
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  • Tuesdays 7pm – 8pm: Station Road Methodist Church Hall, Port Erin. Beginners (Keim Nane / Level One). Class starts Sept 2024. FULL
  • Thursdays 9.15am – 10.15am: Culture Vannin, St. John’s. Intermediates (Keim Three / Level Three). Class started January 2021
     
  • Thursdays 11am – 11.45am: Greens Cafe, St. John's. Improvers (Keim Nane / Level Two). Class started January 2023
  • Saturdays 10am – 11am: House of Manannan, Peel. Beginners (Keim Nane / Level One). Class starts 14 September 2024
     
  • Saturdays 11am – 12pm: House of Manannan, Peel. Improvers (Keim Nane /Jees (Level One/Two). Class started September 2023

Zoom lessons (Culture Vannin): 

  • Tuesdays 6pm – 6.30pm: Intermediates (Keim Three / Level Three). Class started September 2021
  • Tuesdays 6.30pm – 7pm: Intermediates (Keim Three / Level Three). Class started January 2021
  • Wednesdays 6pm – 6.40pm: Improvers (Keim Nane / Level One). Class started 17th January 2024. 
  • Wednesdays 6.50pm – 7.30pm: Improvers (Keim Nane / Level One). Class started 17th January 2024. 
  • Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm for 8 weeks, 4th September - 23rd October 2024. Class for intermediates with Jamys Harrison

Other lessons and learning opportunities in the Island:

Intermediate/advanced lesson with Joan Caine

Joan Caine, RBV, runs a Manx class on Monday afternoons between 2pm and 4pm at Green's Cafe in St. John's. Intermediate and advanced Manx learners are very welcome to join.

Tantaran - Manx lessons in the north of the Island

For information about the work of Tantaran Ramsey Manx Group and lessons in the north of the Island contact Paul Salmon on 451261 and email rhumsaa(at)gmail.com or see Tantaran FB page  @TantaranRamsey 
There are a number of new classes starting up, including a Tuesday evening class at the Mitre in Ramsey for absolute beginners, starting on September 10th 2024, and a Wednesday evening class for improvers, starting on September 11th 2024.

Learn Manx mailing list

To keep abreast of new classes, other learning opportunities and resources, and Manx language events, why not sign up to the Learn Manx mailing list

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Conversational groups

There are normally a number of independent conversational groups that meet on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis. Below, we have included details of groups that meet who are open to new members joining them:

  • Jemayrt / Tuesday (weekly) 7.30pm onwards at the Station Pub, Port St Mary. All welcome! 
     
  • Jecrean / Wednesday (weekly) 10am(ish) - 11.30am at Greens Cafe, St. John's. A more advanced group who are very welcoming to new members. This group also do independently work through some learning materials, as well as chatting in Manx. 
  • Jecrean / Wednesday (weekly) 12pm - 1pm at Cafe Villa (Villa Arcade), Douglas. Join in for lunch or a beverage, and a chat. All welcome! 
  • Jerdein / Thursday (weekly): 8pm onwards at the Whitehouse Pub, Peel. All welcome! (Informally hosted by Breeshey)
     
  • Jeheiney / Friday (weekly): 10am - 11am at Mad Hatter's Cafe, Ramsey. All welcome! Run by Tantaran Manx group.
     
  • Jeheiney / Friday (weekly): 12pm - 1pm at The Kitchen Table, Rowany Golf Club, Port Erin. All welcome! Contact Geoff via geoffpickles(at)manx.net for more information.
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There are also monthly meet ups at Spill the Beans on a Saturday morning - the next dates are 22nd February (10.30am) and 29th March (10.30am). Once a month there is a Kiaull as Gaelg (Music and Manx) session at the Albert Pub in Port St Mary. Details will be shared via the Learn Manx newsletter when these are due to take place; please sign up to that. Sessions on Friday nights at the Mitre pub in Ramsey also often feature Manx speakers. If you would like to add a conversation group to this list, please get in touch.

Annual events

A number of events happen throughout the year, which celebrate or feature Manx language. The calendar below, featuring general times of year for different festivals and events, is a useful resource for anyone planning a trip to the Isle of Man, or those who would like to find out more about opportunities to get involved with Manx. You can download the info card as a PDF or view as a jpeg below. You can also sign up to the Learn Manx mailing list for more specific details about events.