- Paperback: 110 pages
- Publisher: Gairm Publications; 1984 First Edition edition (April 1984)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0901771732
- ISBN-13: 978-0901771735
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #38 in Books > Languages > By Language > Other European Languages > Celtic Languages > Learning Materials
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A selection of words and phrases most likely to be useful in everyday situations.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
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Wealth of phrases to use in everyday situations,
By ednsue@psln.com (Herlong, California, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Everyday Gaelic (Gairm publications) (Paperback)
This slim book can easily fit into a back-pack so that it can be readily used. It is nicely organized according to topics, such as: traveling, eating and drinking out. Her sense of humor can be seen in her choice of phrases, such as on page 36 of the travelling section, "Stop nagging me" and "Do you want to get out and walk." These are indeed "everyday" phrases that are useable. She also includes phonetic pronunciation for those who may have a bit of trouble getting their tongues around such phrases as "An urrainn dhuit inseadh dhomh" (Can you tell me) whch is pronounced, "un oeren ghoot eenshugh ghoe..." Her introduction to the grammatical concepts of the language are enough to give the reader a feeling for the way the language works. Those who simply want a phrase book to help them get along as they pass through Gaelic-speaking Scotland will find that the grammar is not overbearing, and comprises a small section of the book, only 7 of the 110 pages. Although one can't use this book by itself to become fluent in the language, it is invaluable in learning vocabulary and in being able to get by with "everyday Gaelic."
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4.1 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
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An indespensible guide to conversational idioms,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Everyday Gaelic (Gairm publications) (Paperback)
This very conveniently organized, compact and user-friendly book should be a staple on every Gaelic learner's bookshelf. It not only provides an excellent vocabulary of idiomatic phrases, but does so with the pithy wit that Scottish Gaels are so famous for.Phrases are pressented in idiomatic English, idiomatic Gaelic and phonetic transcription side by side. The phonetics are fairly intuitive and easy to use. Basic gramar points are also covered, but as sidebars to the main focus, which is conversation. This book truly fills an essential function in the progression from beginning to intermediate skill in Gaelic. 23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great little book - be sure to get the version with audio CD,
By Eironic - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Everyday Gaelic (Paperback)
This is definitely a worthwhile purchase for anyone interested in Scottish Gaelic. But one should be aware that there are two versions of this book in print - one with and one without the accompanying audio CD. According to Amazon's description and the photo of the book, the version they are selling does not include the CD, but the retail price and ISBN that they list for this title are for the one with the CD. So someone looking for this book might be hesistant in buying it from Amazon, because you might be paying for the book/CD version and only getting the book. None of the other customer reviews mention an audio CD or whether they actually ordered this title from Amazon specifically, so that is not helpful is determining which version Amazon actually stocks.
If you are looking from the book/CD version online (sorry, I won't name where to look here, but there are other retail sites that carrying both versions, so shop around - or pester Amazon to sort out this confusion), know that the cover of the book should have a yellow banner in the bottom corner reading "Includes Audio CD." It should also have an ISBN ending in 709 (the book-only version ends with 402, and is about $10 less retail). As a student of Scottish Gaelic, I highly recommend getting the book/CD version. Even with phonetic help, Gaelic learners benefit greatly from hearing the pronounciation and cadance of a native Gaelic speaker, as spoken Gaelic is quite distinct from spoken English or other non-Celtic languages. 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
More than a useful phrase book,
By David Card - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Everyday Gaelic (Paperback)
This little book is very useful for a broad range of everyday conversational situations. It is most appropriate for travelers in Gaelic-speaking areas. The topical organization is great; particular situations are easy to find quickly. The phonetic pronunciation guides, with each phrase, are reasonably accurate and provide at least a good start toward accurate pronunciation of the Gaelic words and phrases - even showing how syllables and sounds are run together in phrases. Light in spirit, serious in intent. A "must-have" for any Gaelic learner who wants to use Gaelic in everyday situations.
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