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Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
Catriona and James explain why language is all about who we are.
  1. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  14. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  15. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  16. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  19. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  20. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  21. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  22. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
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