Manx/Resources

Free Resources

Online courses

Beginner

• Lessoonyn da Toshiaghteyryn Simple, short lessons with audio for beginners to the language
• Bunneydys A graded course by Brian Stowell based on the Irish language course Buntús Cainte
• Cowag Bilingual books with audio based on simple realistic conversations
• Lessoonyn Meanagh These lessons are suitable for those who have either completed the beginner's lessons or who have some knowledge of the language

Intermediate

• Yn Eiraght Americaanagh A story through dialogue that presents lots of useful and realistic conversation phrases. Audio and translation are included
• Lessoonyn Ard Suitable for those with a good command of the language. Consisting of dialogue from past and present speakers of Manx

Pronunciation

• English-Manx Pronouncing Dictionary Short dictionary by J.J. Kneen and edited by Paul Rogers
• The Outlines of Manx Gaelic Phonology Transcription of the vocabulary by John Rhys and edited by Paul Rogers
• Spoken Dictioanry Recordings of common words, placenames, and personal names
• Bun as Bree 1 An article outlining some useful pronunciation points
• Omniglot Outline of Manx language, alphabet, and pronunciation

Dictionaries

• Cregeen's Dictionary Searchable version of Archibald Cregeen's 1838 dictionary
• Fockleyreen: Manx - English Dictionary Phil Kelly’s Manx dictionary project
• Multidict Website that allows you to use multiple dictionaries
• Gailck-Hasht Fockleyryn A collection of several free dictionaries

Media

Videos

• De Linguis Very well researched videos on Manx pronunciation, resources, and other bits and pieces
• Learn Manx YouTube channel with Manx videos on topics relating to Manx culture and history

Radio

• Kiaull as Cooish Manx language music and quizzes
• Traa dy Liooar Programme in Manx on contemporary events and many aspects of Manx culture

Podcasts

• Podcast Gaelgagh Little snippets on useful phrases and words. Suitable for beginners
• Abbyr Shen Reesht A look back at a week of Manx Gaelic programmes

Paid Resources

Books

• Manx Words £10. A pocket dictionary for learners of Manx. Each word comes with examples of usage in everyday situations. By Adrian Cain and James Harrison
• First Lessons in Manx £5. A Manx primer or text from 1909. By Edmund Goodwin
• Paloma £3. A translation of the Irish language book for adult learners of the same name. Comes with a CD for audio. The audio is available for free on SoundCloud Translated into Manx by Christopher Lewin
• Lioar-lhaih Ghaelgagh £10. A collection of writings from Manx newspapers of the time as well as Ned Beg Hom Ruy. Edited by Christopher Lewin

Apps

• Say Something in Manx Teaches spoken Manx through repetition of increasingly complex phrases. Based on the Say Something in Welsh course. £10 a month for access to all languages

Other

• Pobble An organisation that pairs learners with more experienced speakers in a buddy-system. £20 to participate as an apprentice/prindeys in their Sheshaghyn programme
• De Linguis Manx Gaelic Individual and group lessons for all levels of learners. Contact for prices

Organisations

• Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh Founded in 1899 to promote the Manx language. You can join for a £12 annual subscription. Members receive a 25% discount of the listed book price on all publications
• Culture Vannin An organisation that promotes Manx culture and language in the Isle of Man

Resources for speakers of other Gaelic languages

• Foclóir Manainnis-Gaeilge Manx-Irish Dictionary
• Lioar Raaghyn/Frásleabhar/Phrase Book Manx-Irish-English phrasebook
• Skeealaght Manx short stories with mouseover, side by side, or interlinear translations into Irish