In his work for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Leonardo Pools Project (www.languages.dk) Gordon has been involved in creating video materials in both English and Gaelic.
The focus of the project has been on pre-intermediate to post-intermediate language learners, with a view to helping teachers develop their own materials with the aid of current technology. Gordon has produced a large collection of sample materials, based on recordings he has made in his local community.
The approach has been theme-based, for example care for adults with disabilities, or Hebridean food. Materials have been produced at two levels – scripted documentaries for less advanced learners in plain language, together with additional “in their own words” interviews with key individuals which allow more advanced learners to hear authentic speech.
The collection is assembled under the broad title of “Guthan nan Eilean” – “Island Voices”. The first series is fully online and has also been released in DVD format. And Gordon has now completed a much expanded second series. Follow the progress on this website/blog, which also has comprehensive menu pages leading to all 150 videos and associated transcripts.
The Island Voices Videos YouTube channel can be found via this link.
What a delight to see familiar faces in less familiar surroundings, and all contributing of their own talents to give everyone a good time. And what a privilege to be able to record it… Is there a better place to be on a midsummer night than Uibhist fhèin? View 
Nach mi bha lucky! Benbecula to Bollywood, in the YouTube company of Tormod and Amitabh. Any volunteers to do that backwards – उल्टा दौड़के? Read, listen, and view more 