Manx/Resources
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- 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
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 Dictionary 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
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
Books
- Manx Words £10. A core vocabularly for learners of Manx. Each word comes with examples of usage in everyday situations. Based on the Welsh words. By Adrian Cain and James Harrison. Suitable for beginners
- First Lessons in Manx £5. A Manx textbook from 1909 that covers essential vocabulary and grammar. By Edmund Goodwin. Suitable for beginners
- Paloma £3. A novel for adult learners by Pól Ó Muirí about a young police officer who moves to rural Ireland. Comes with a CD for audio. The audio is available for free on SoundCloud Translated into Manx by Natalie Nic Shìm. Suitable for intermediate learners
- Lioar-lhaih Ghaelgagh £10. A collection of writings from 1821-1907 of Manx newspapers and Ned Beg Hom Ruy. Edited by Christopher Lewin. Suitable for intermediate or advanced learners
- Skeealyn Mooinjer Veggey £12. A collection of Manx fairy tales by Sophia Morrison. Translated by Chris Sheard and Peddyr Shimmin. Suitable for intermediate or advanced learners
Media
YouTube Channels
- De Linguis Very well researched videos on Manx pronunciation, resources, and other bits and pieces
- Learn Manx YouTube channel with Manx language 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 aspects of Manx culture
Podcasts
- Podcast Gaelgagh Little snippets of useful phrases and words. Suitable for beginners
- Abbyr Shen Reesht A look back at a week of Manx Gaelic programmes on the radio
Music
- Ruth Keggin Gell The latest album from Manx language singer and musician
- Ree ny Marrey 16 traditional songs from the Isle of Man
- Daunseyn Theayagh Vannin A 1974 recording of Manx dance music, made by the Manx Folk Dance Society.
- Mera Royle Award-winning folk musician
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
- 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
- Learn Manx app A free app with interactive exercises and flashcards. Made by Culture Vannin
- Gaelg son Toshiaghteyrn A course on Memrise that introduces the basics. Free to use but a paid subscription is required for extras
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